BACK BAY Parrish Café for a cocktail and a yummy sandwich, then take a walk to Vox for one more drink Wine Cellar - fondue and wine restaurant. Note: Not for the lactose intolerant Davio's or Smith & Wollensky for dining, then walk to Whiskey Park for a drink Croma - casual, yet nice. Great gourmet pizza, fun atmosphere BEACON HILL 75 Chestnut - bar side for good wine and upscale bar food The Paramount - most civil at night, intimate, great steak tips Figs - try the Isabella pizza 21st Amendment - relaxing place for lunch the day after the date, nice staff, great cd mixes, best on a cold winter afternoon but still fun in the summer The Federalist - part of XV Beacon Hotel, it's great place for a drink at the bar or on the comfy couches. If you're really trying to impress someone make a reservation for dinner SOUTH END Stella - if you love white decor, welcoming staff, and delicious Italian food, try this new hot spot on Washington Street. Reservations recommended unless you're up for a few cocktails at the bar during your wait. Pho Republique - lively & eclectic atmosphere, fun drinks and great food. A little loud but worth a stop. Be sure to try the spare ribs Union - outstanding in both the bar & dinner scene. Make a reservation if you're hoping to have dinner before 10pm Franklin Café - perfect place when you don't mind spending an hour with your date at the bar waiting for a table...as long as the conversation is good, it's worth the wait. If your date is becoming impatient head to Dish across the street Metropolis Café - fun atmosphere, friendly staff, great crème brulee Deluxe Café - casual place for a drink after dinner or cheap eats - beware you credit card lovers, it only accepts cash! Aquataine - great wine list, delicious filet au poivre CHUCKYTOWN Figs - also located in Beacon Hill. See above for pizza recommendation NORTH END Florentine's - great place to meet up for a drink especially in the summer when the full-length windows are open Fiori - the only restaurant in the North End with rooftop seating. Nice to start out with a drink then enjoy a delicious Italian dinner. For you meat lovers—the veal is delicious Carmen's - cozy, romantic restaurant, owned by a young, local North Ender Lucca - dinner is fantastic but they also have a good bar scene if you're looking for an after dinner drink SOMERVILLE Gargoyles on the Square - sit on the bar side. Gracious bartenders, great wine list, upscale bar menu Dali - enjoy tapas and sangria. Feeling frisky? Bring an extra pair of undies to hang in the restaurant before you leave! CAMBRIDGE Harvest - in Harvard Square, outside dining area, fantastic food Upstairs on the Square - Wild décor and the best wine list ever! Great food but just as nice to sit at the bar for a cocktail Cucchi Cucchi - food is outstanding, nice staff. Be prepared to enjoy a long, lingering dinner WATERFRONT Boston Harbor Hotel - check out Friday night outdoor movies during the summer. Joe's - always a good place to meet for a drink then walk to the North End for dinner DOWNTOWN CROSSING Silvertone's - great for a drink or delicious comfort food West Street Grille - good place to meet for a drink or dinner after work OTHER IDEAS Charles River - lots to do on the river—grab a bottle of wine (discreetly), some snacks and a blanket; meet up for rollerblading, biking or running; rent kayaks at Charles River Canoe & Kayak Hatch Shell/Esplanade - free concerts, Friday night movies Tennis - great afternoon date. Free courts on the Boston Common or the Charles. Walk over to the Parish Café for après-tennis drinks FAVORITE DATING WEBSITE Looking for a dinner reservation? Try Open Table. It's quick and easy! Do you have great Date Spots suggestions? Email us!

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