In a sea of nondescript restaurants catering to shoppers and office workers, Met Back Bay consistently impresses with its comfort-food-with-a-twist fare (think: rotisserie jerk chicken ...

The former ice cream scooper and current bartender from Back Bay Social ... behind the bar, and I’ve been in the industry ever since. My best friend from college grew up in Boston and moved ...

Also of note: a fireplace. 782 Adams St., Dorchester, Boston, 617-765-8075, scobiesboston.com. From the friendly bar in front, peek into the dining room in back, where live entertainment sets up ...