SALTS
Location: Cambridge
Cuisine: International
Entertainment: no
Profile: no
Most entrees more than $25
Telephone : 617-876-8444
   
This cozy establishment has the ambiance of a classic country home and the elegance of a chandelier-lit ballroom all in one. The fusion of French and American cuisine makes for a deliciously dependable experience every time. Fine wines selected from California, France, and Spain are perfectly compatible to the seasonal menu and will do nothing but enhance your meal to the utmost level of satisfaction.

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SONSIE
Location: Back Bay
Cuisine: International
Entertainment: no
Profile: yes - read profile
Most entrees $19-25
Telephone : 617-351-2500
   
327 Newbury St., 617-351-2500. Recommended by Boston magazine as the place to “see and be seen.” The lively restaurant features a streetside cafe, 50-foot mahogany bar, brick oven, creative takes on classic American cuisine and a colorful dining room. The restaurant also boasts a downstairs candlelit wine bar, an intimate and lovely brick-walled spot in which to enjoy items from a 250-bottle menu. L, D, C, LS, VP.

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T.W. FOOD
Location: Cambridge
Cuisine: International
Entertainment: no
Profile: no
Most entrees more than $25
Telephone : 617-864-4745
   
Every Tuesday evening this French-American restaurant opens its doors for a wine series consisting of 4 courses paired with 4 wines for $49. Or go for the cheaper prix fixe menu from Sun–Thu, 3 courses for $39. Items include but are certainly not limited to, pig trotter and mushroom tartine, red wine cured beef bresola, and hand-cut tagliatelle. If you don't consider yourself a foodie now, T.W. certainly has the potential to transform you overnight.

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THE TAJ BOSTON
Location: Back Bay
Cuisine: International
Entertainment: yes
Profile: no
Most entrees more than $25
Telephone : 617-536-5700
   
15 Arlington St., 617-536-5700. This 1927 landmark offers award-winning contemporary French cuisine. The historic Dining Room is available for special events only. The Cafe: B, L, D, Sat & SB. The Lounge: L, D, C, LS. The Bar: L, D, C, LS.

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TANGIERINO
Location: Charlestown
Cuisine: International
Entertainment: yes
Profile: no
Most entrees $19-25
Telephone : 617-242-6009
   
83 Main St., Charlestown, 617-242-6009. Tangierino offers something no matter what dining experience you're looking for—whether it's $10 tapas tastings during the week, happy hour, prix-fixe Morroccan dinner options or a transfixing belly dancing show to top it all off. D, C, LS.

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TORY ROW
Location: Cambridge
Cuisine: International
Entertainment: no
Profile: no
Most entrees $12-18
Telephone : 617-876-TROW
   
3 Brattle St., Harvard Square, 617-876-TROW. Located at the heart of Harvard Square, Tory Row takes its name from the 1770s term for Brattle Street, once populated by British loyalists. Serving up an eclectic mix of Euro-American dishes at affordable prices, this neighborhood bar and restaurant has shed the conservative roots of its name and replaced them with a diverse and creative culinary aesthetic. L, D.

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WISTERIA
Location: Theatre District
Cuisine: International
Entertainment: no
Profile: no
Most entrees $19-25
Telephone : 617-956-7900
   
Doubletree Hotel Boston, 821 Washington St., 617-956-7900. This restaurant and bar with a nouveau Asian twist offers an innovative menu that synthesizes New England seafood and Asian cuisine. Impeccable service and attention to detail are apparent, from the unique presentation of entrees on signature china to the welcoming hotel towel offered upon being seated. L & D. 7a.m.- 11:30 p.m.

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ZEPHYR ON THE CHARLES
Location: Cambridge
Cuisine: International
Entertainment: no
Profile: no
Most entrees $12-18
Telephone : 617-441-6510
   
Hyatt Regency Cambridge, 575 Memorial Drive, Cambridge, 617-441-6510. This restaurant serves a traditional menu of appetizers and entrees—including jumbo lump blue crab cakes and Maine lobster—bursting with flavor and flair. The setting features spectacular views of the Boston skyline. B, L, D, C.

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