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Of course the first thing on the menu is the Philly Cheese Steak, which can be prepared a variety of ways with bacon or sausage or chicken. Breakfast sandwiches (around $3) and omlettes ($4 - $6) are available for the commuter wandering into the place, still sleepy and looking for an eye-opener. Burgers, hot dogs and other standards fill up the rest of the menu. Cute little place that wants to be your neighborhood diner.

This homey little spot is a great place to take your friends and family. Lovely Italian details like Aurricchio (fine provolone) on their DiParma Proscuitto sub ($12), fresh ricotta and anchovies on linguine ($13), and the sherry wine sauce on the Veal Saltimboca ($22) make this something more than you might expect. Finish up with a cappuccino and go home happy. This merchant is a participant in the Boston Community Changeprogram, which donates a portion of your purchase to a charity of your choice.

This is such a beautiful restaurant, with elegant tables, an open kitchen and a fireplace. There's a bit of faux exposed brick and decoration, and I can guarantee that there isn't a bad seat in the house. Anywhere you sit would be a great spot. I was greeted by this tiny little girl, who offered me a menu and graciously asked me where I would like to sit. She knew the ropes, young as she was, and gave me the sweetest smile as she ran around the restaurant to find me a table. There were plenty of adults to assist, of course. Charming place with a lot of character. Try their Latin breakfasts. Pork rind with corn cake for $2.50, fried cheese ball ($1) or Colombian Sausage ($2.50). Maybe you're after some Red Snapper ($15) or Flank Steak ($11). They also serve roasted chicken and burgers.

Run by a family from Michocan. I love how the menu is 60% Spanish, because you know that you're getting the real deal here. If I lived in the area, I'd hit this place morning, noon and night. They have really nice pozole, which they serve all week, but sometimes run out of it. Huevos first thing in the morning? Yes, please. Stop in for some ethnic dishes, like the Posole ($9) or Pollo con mole ($10) and wash it down with Naranajda ($3.50) or a Mango Shake ($2). If I wanted something rather different for a date, this would be a good spot with the interior filled with little nooks and crannies if you want a some privacy or perhaps instead a view of the street.

This spot carries just about anything your neighborhood joint should. Seafood plates or boxes, subs or wraps, sandwiches, salads, wings, and fries. That's pretty much it in a nutshell. As the name says, you probably want to go for the roast beef. Or more accurately, the SUPER BEEF. Here's what you need to do. Walk in and ask for the 'Super Beef 3 Way'. They will serve you a large onion bulkie, upon which you will behold a nice big pile of rare, shaved, melt-in-your mouth roast beef with BBQ sauce, cheese, and mayo. Grab a bite of this in the middle of a summer day at the beach, as it's right across from the area's Constitution Beach. Then again, you'll probably want to grab it anytime.