On The Cheap
 Conor Larkin’s Grill + Tap: Personality plus
Northeastern students know precisely where to go for pitchers of beer.
By: LEAH BEN-AMI
 El Cafetal: Carne: it's what's for dinner
If nothing else, then come for the drinks.
By: KENJI ALT
 The Real Deal: Panini to die for
Last we left Tony Soprano, he was hunched over a basket of onion rings in a New Jersey diner.
By: LIZ BOMZE
 Asmara: Look, ma: No forks!
Being the only Eritrean-Ethiopian restaurant in Central Square, you’d think that the owners of Asmara would have a tough time selling their wares.
By: KENJI ALT
 La Sultana Bakery: Forget the pupusas; bring on the pork
Shame on anyone who goes to the doughnut chain across the street.
By: KENJI ALT
 Star Fish Market: Go fish
Arriving early for a tour of Samuel Adams Brewery, hungry and thirsty Bostonians might stumble across Star Fish Market.
By: LEAH BEN-AMI
 Dry Dock Café: Whet your appetite
Whether travelers are in search of fresh fish, are lost in South Boston, or both, the lucky ones might stumble upon this hidden gem.
By: LEAH BEN-AMI
 El Triunfo: A real winner
The more high-end restaurants that open in a concentrated area, the harder it becomes to find a decent meal that doesn’t break the bank.
By: LIZA WEISSTUCH
 Joseph’s Pizzeria: Not your average Joe
Joseph’s Pizzeria is, pencils down, one of the best places to grab a quick, cheap bite.
By: LEAH BEN-AMI
 Hot Tomatoes: Some like it hot
Since they opened in March, the crew at Hot Tomatoes has been going through cases — yes, cases — of tomatoes every day.
By: LIZA WEISSTUCH
 Dough: Maverick Square rises
One of the most fantastic views of the Beantown skyline is from East Boston’s Maverick Square waterfront.
By: PHIL AMARA
 Dave’s Fresh Pasta: This ain’t Grandma’s macaroni
Maybe they should change the name to Dave’s Feeding Frenzy.
By: PHIL AMARA
 Talk of the Town Diner: Something to talk about
The old adage “Don’t judge a book by its cover” holds true at Watertown’s Talk of the Town Diner.
By: NAZ SIOCHANSI
 My Diner: Yours, mine, and ours
Telling anyone about My Diner is bound to trigger a round of Abbott and Costello–like jousting.
By: LIZA WEISSTUCH
 Szechuan Bay: Hot stuff
Szechuan peppercorns were a bit hard to come by — even taboo — as recently as five years ago.
By: LIZ BOMZE
 The Blackstone Grill: Watering hole, not hole-in-the-wall
Many locals forget that a few of its Faneuil Hall's pubs have top-notch potential as inexpensive eateries.
By: LEAH BEN-AMI
 Mangia Mangia: Eat, eat!
Not all of us can enjoy the experience of hearing an Italian family member yell “Mangia, mangia!” (“Eat, eat!”) during a meal.
By: LEAH BEN-AMI
 International Buddhist Progress Society: Vegan lunch with a side of dharma
At the International Buddhist Progress Society’s kitschy café, your server will likely wear prayer robes.
By: I-HSIEN SHERWOOD
 Cranberry Café: Strength in freshness
Look: it’s a luncheonette! No, it’s a diner! No, it’s a café!
By: LIZ WEISSTUCH
 Wild Willy’s Burgers: Forget about those other clowns
When the heck did Boston become hamburger heaven?
By: PHIL AMARA
 Off the Boat Seafood: Outstanding room only
“What can I do for ya, my friend?”
By: PHIL AMARA
 Big Daddy’s: The name says it all
The name of this Brighton joint is apt: the subs here could double as free weights, and the appetizers will satisfy the inner child of many with a variety of melt-in-your-mouth bite-size appetizers (while also satisfying your wallet).
By: LEAH BEN-AMI
 Pho and I: Thai one on here
As the clock strikes noon, Northeasterners brave the erratic Boston weather and venture out of their cozy offices and classrooms in search of one essential meal: lunch.
By: LEAH BEN-AMI
 Mulligans: Hope you’re hungry
Business professionals and local sports fans are always buzzing around the North Station area, no doubt working up quite an appetite.
By: LEAH BEN-AMI
 Uburger: Meat done well
From a distance, it’s hard to tell if Uburger — the new hamburger joint in Kenmore Square — is even open yet.
By: ADAM REILLY
 Presto Pizzeria: Crust you can trust
Any Boston College student knows Cleveland Circle is one of the best places to indulge in an array of comfort foods, including burgers, wraps, Chinese food, and pizza.
By: LEAH BEN-AMI
 My Thai Vegetarian Café: Lean and lovely
Thai-food connoisseurs are plenty familiar with tofu- and vegetable-heavy menus, but Coolidge Corner’s latest window into Southeast Asia takes that theme one step farther.
By: LIZ BOMZE
 Madina Market’s Kitchen: Where Boston meets Pakistan
Don’t be fooled by the sparse décor of Madina Market’s Kitchen; the food is authentic Pakistani cuisine: rich, abundant, and generous.
By: IRENE DEVETTE
 Flat Breads Café: ‘Good for you’ never tasted so good
Moderately health-conscious Boston College students, staff, and faculty know Flat Breads Café is the perfect place for cheap and nutritious wraps (and even a bit of entertainment, as you watch your delicacy get made). Now you know too.
By: LEAH BEN-AMI
 West Side Kitchen: A new golden oldie
West Side Kitchen is part diner, part Norman Rockwell luncheonette, and entirely cozy.
By: LIZA WEISSTUCH
 Basta Pasta: In a word, satisfying
What’s more comforting after a long day of work than a steaming plate of al dente homemade pasta, bathed in a tangy sauce?
By: IRENE DE VETTE
 Beijing Café: Choice Chinese
For Chinese-food aficionados operating on a budget, Beijing Café is a hidden treasure.
By: ADAM REILLY
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