In the past few years it has become very fashionable to “go green.” Though this movement may have recently become more trendy than altruistic, Bostonist admires people’s attempts to rescue our planet and tried a few organic beers to honor this development. more ›

While dinner options in Waltham are plentiful, sometimes a quick lunch can be a little harder to find. Though many of the local restaurants serve lunch, it is often a sit down affair, not conducive to the brief amount of time allotted to the typical lunch break. However Domenics Italian Bakery & Deli brings a little bit of the North End into Waltham for those of us seeking a delicious but more accessible lunch. more ›

This Bostonist first discovered Tempo as a place to grab a good, girly after-work drink with some friends. Tired of pounding pints at one of Waltham’s many great pubs, we were hankering for a more cosmopolitan atmosphere where we could lounge in style and have, well, a cosmopolitan. Tempo was an instant hit; its martini and cocktail selection is extensive, and drinks are both sizable and well below Boston prices, not to mention girly enough for the most diehard fuzzy navel fan. The Pink Lemonade martini is huge, and tastes so much like fresh squeezed lemonade that you might forget there’s vodka in there—though not for long. (They used to make a fizzy apple drink that was so popular we had to adapt it for home use.) more ›

Hot and muggy summer days call for cool and light food, and there's nothing like a raw bar to leave you feeling virtuous yet well-fed. But seafood is not usually the cheap option. At Stix, however, you can enjoy a variety of raw bar offerings for only $1 a piece. more ›

Sometimes it can be hard to take a gluten-free friend out to lunch or dinner. Pubs usually deal in foods that are fried with some sort of flour-based batter, any kind of sandwich is automatically off the menu, even salad dressings can sometimes be a dicey prospect and almost all Italian food is right out. Yet this Bostonist recently accompanied her gluten-free friend to a little pizzeria in Cambridge called Stone Hearth Pizza and discovered a new world of deliciousness, with a side of tasty gluten-free fare. Stone Hearth Pizza has locations in Cambridge, Belmont, and Needham; and is dedicated to providing customers with organic and local fare whenever possible. If you download a menu from their website you can see all the local farms they support, even their beers and wines are local. more ›

You’re sitting on the back porch, beer in hand, beads of condensation rolling down its sides. It’s warm outside, very, and you wipe the sweat off your forehead. You take a long swig. It’s a summer beer: light and refreshing and everything you need for a steamy summer afternoon. more ›

For the longest time, this Bostonist thought chicken and waffles sounded like the weirdest combination of foods there could be. But after one taste, it was clear why this is a favorite meal of so many people. Crispy and gooey, salty and sweet, chicken and waffles are perfect for when you can't decide if you want breakfast or dinner. Luckily, Boston has it's very own source for chicken waffles in The Hen House, where $7.49 buys you a full plate of warm, gooey, crispy deliciousness. more ›

After about a month of rain, we're finally being bombarded with some sunshine. And what better way to finish up a sunny day outdoors than by quenching your thirst with a free 7-Eleven Slurpee? Today is the 82nd birthday of the Dallas-based convenience store chain. In celebration, participating locations (more than 200 in Mass.) will be handing out free 7.11-ounce Slurpees like candy Slurpees (face it, anything with that much sugar is basically candy). The Slurpees will be accompanied by Slurpee Nation rewards codes worth two points; enter online at slurpee.com to get $7.11 tickets to select concerts at Live Nation venues around the country. more ›

The weather may be bad for sunbathing, but it’s always good weather for drinking beer! Several events are slated for July in the New England area that will properly celebrate the beverage. more ›

Ask for a steak recommendation in Boston and people will be climbing over one another to tout the virtues of their favorite steakhouse. From downtown favorites like K.O Prime and Grill 23 to slightly more out of the way options like the Capital Grille in Newton and Natick’s Metro 9 there’s no shortage of great steak options in Boston or the suburbs. Nestled on the ground floor of the Hotel Indigo, located just off I-95 in Newton, BOKX 109 is a fun steak house with a curious name. The first perk of trying this suburban gem is their free valet parking, simply let the nice gentlemen park your car and only worry about the tip. The restaurant is very comfortable, furnished in rich browns and oranges with soft lighting and lots of windows. The kitchen is open with a long, tall chef’s table located right next to it where larger parties can watch all the action. On the other side of the dining area is a small lounge and bar which provides access to the luxurious pool and patio. While BOKX 109 certainly maintains a sophisticated feel, the stuffiness that is often the trademark of a good steakhouse is happily missing. Instead, BOKX 109 offers a fun, chic option for people interested in getting their steak in the suburbs. more ›

Eating sushi in the suburbs can be a harrowing prospect. People tend not to want to try new sushi places because of the potentially disastrous results. For some reason, eating sushi downtown feels safer: perhaps the big awnings and plethora of other restaurants we know and trust makes the risk seem smaller. more ›