33 RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE
Location: Back Bay
Cuisine: New England
Entertainment: no
Profile: no
Most entrees more than $25
Telephone : 617-572-3311
   
33 Stanhope St., 617-572-3311. Under the guidance of executive chef Peter Eco, this stylish establishment offers an exceptional and unique fusion of traditional New England cuisine with hints of the exotic. L Mon–Fri 11 a.m.–3 p.m. D Tue–Sat 5–11 p.m. Bar: Mon–Sat 5 p.m.–2 a.m. Lounge: nightly 8 p.m.–2 a.m. SB 10 a.m.–3 p.m.

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APROPOS
Location: Back Bay
Cuisine: New England
Entertainment: no
Profile: no
Most entrees $19-25
Telephone : 617-375-6500
   
Sheraton Boston, 39 Dalton Street, Boston, MA 02199, 617-375-6500. Drawing its influences from American regional cuisine with a strong New England flair, the menu at Apropos offers hearty, satisfying dishes ranging from pan-roasted Chilean sea bass to grilled New York sirloin and herb roasted chicken. The menu, created by executive chef Joseph Nartowicz, exudes the flavors of Boston. B, L, D, SB.

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DURGIN-PARK
Location: Faneuil Hall
Cuisine: New England
Entertainment: yes
Profile: yes - read profile
Most entrees less than $12
Telephone : 617-227-2038
   
340 Faneuil Hall Marketplace, 617-227-2038. A Boston landmark in historic Faneuil Hall (where your grandfather and great-grandfather may have dined) features steaks, chops and seafood in a New England tradition. Piano and oyster bars open late. L, D.

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EAST COAST GRILL
Location: Cambridge
Cuisine: New England
Entertainment: no
Profile: no
Most entrees $19-25
Telephone : 617-491-6568
   
1271 Cambridge St., Cambridge, 617-491-6568. If you’re looking for hot and spicy barbecue and seafood, then Chris Schlesinger’s eatery is not to be missed. Fresh seafood, grilled fish and meats are served with traditional sides like coleslaw, beans, cornbread and watermelon. An oyster bar, cabana-like cocktails and a funky atmosphere prove fine dining can be fun. D, SB.

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THE FIREPLACE
Location: Brookline/Chestnut Hill
Cuisine: New England
Entertainment: yes
Profile: no
Most entrees $19-25
Telephone : 617-975-1900
   
1634 Beacon St., Brookline, 617-975-1900. This New England grill and barbecue offers a sophisticated take on local cuisine with an emphasis on wood-smoked and rotisserie dishes. The certified green restaurant distinguishes itself with an award-winning wine list and the use of fresh, regional ingrediants in elegant yet unpretentious renditions of homegrown fare. BR, L, D, C.

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HENRIETTA’S TABLE
Location: Cambridge
Cuisine: New England
Entertainment: no
Profile: yes - read profile
Most entrees less than $12
Telephone : 617-661-5005
   
The Charles Hotel, One Bennett St., Cambridge, 617-661-5005. Nothing but locally grown and organic produce is used to create a lively, textured menu of reinterpreted New England classics. Private dining room available. B Mon–Fri 6:30–11 a.m., Sat 7–11 a.m., Sun 7–10:30 a.m.; Sat and SB noon–3 p.m.; L Mon–Fri noon–3 p.m.; D daily 5:30–10 p.m.

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NORTH 26
Location: Faneuil Hall
Cuisine: New England
Entertainment: no
Profile: no
Most entrees $19-25
Telephone : 617-557-3640
   
Millennium Bostonian Hotel, 26 North St., 617-557-3640. North 26 offers a fresh take on New England cuisine, combining a commitment to fresh, local meats and seafood with a dedication to simple, hearty regional dishes. Drop by for one of three square meals offered daily or visit the bar for after-dinner cocktails. B, L, D, C.

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SHERATON COMMANDER RESTAURANT
Location: Cambridge
Cuisine: New England
Entertainment: no
Profile: no
Most entrees $12-18
Telephone : 617-547-4800
   
16 Garden St., Harvard Square, Cambridge, 617-547-4800. New England-style cuisine in a relaxed, elegant setting with a casual atmosphere. B, L, D, SB.

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