Editing Boston (section)

==Where to Eat in Boston==
Boston has a large selection of restaurants, from cheap delis and pizza places to ritzy upscale bistros. [http://www.yelp.com/boston Yelp], the online review site, is a great resource for finding a good restaurant for your budget in your area. While there are many fantastic places in the city, it's often worthwhile to get input from locals rather than randomly selecting a restaurant. Pizza especially can be terrible in the wrong place. Ask someone on the street where a good restaurant is, and if you catch someone from the neighborhood they may have very firm views on the best places to grab any food.

*'''Near your host's apartment''' - find suggestions using [http://notfortourists.com/Boston.aspx Not For Tourists] guide. Select the neighborhood that you're surfing in and use this guide to help you decide on a place, and then read more reviews of the place if you like on [http://www.yelp.com/boston Yelp].
*[http://www.northendboston.com/ North End] - ("Little Italy") with loads of Italian restaurants. Get off the beaten path (Hanover St.) and explore the side streets, where you actually CAN pick a random place. Many are good, and some are hidden gems with cheap, flavorful Italian food.
*[http://www.faneuilhallmarketplace.com Quincy Market] (Fanueil Hall) - plenty of restaurants and fast-food. Seek out seafood items such as '''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clam_chowder Boston Clam Chowder]''', a very distinct local soup recipe (be sure to try it!) and Lobster dishes.
*[[:wikipedia:Chinatown,_Boston| Chinatown]] - like many American cities, Boston's Chinatown features numerous Asian restaurants, including some dim sum options. These range from excellent to dirty and cheap.

===Vegetarian / Vegan Options===
*[http://peaceopie.com Peace o' Pie] Gourmet Vegan Pizza - Allston ($)
*[http://www.dalirestaurant.com Dali]- Somerville ($$$)
*[http://www.grasshoppervegan.com Grasshopper Restaurant] - Allston ($)
*[http://wheelersblacklabelveganicecream.blogspot.com/ Wheeler's] - Vegan Ice Cream - Back Bay ($)
*[http://www.veggieplanet.net/veggieplanet.htm Veggie Planet] - Vegetarian and Pizza - Harvard Square ($)
*[http://veggiegalaxy.net/ Veggie Galaxy] - Vegetarian Food - Central Square ($)
*[http://www.yelp.com/biz/my-thai-vegan-cafe-boston My Thai Vegan Cafe] - Chinatown, Boston ($)
*[http://www.yelp.com/biz/the-other-side-cafe-boston The Otherside Cafe] - Boston / Newbury St. ($)
*[http://www.lifealive.com/ Life Alive - Urban Oasis] - Organic and Vegetarian - Cambridge
*[http://www.mideastclub.com The Middle East Restaurant] - Central Square, Cambridge, Ma ($)
*[[:csgroup:1627|Food not Bombs]]- delicious and free vegan food (Free)
Some other Boston CS favorite restaurants with good vegan/vegetarian friendly options:
* Tibetan: Martsa's on Elm in Davis Square
* French/Cambodian: The Elephant Walk (Brookline and Porter Square in Cambridge)
* Falafel: Moody's Falafel Palace in Central Square, Cambridge
* Cafe atmosphere: Diesel cafe in Davis Square or Bloc 11 in Union Square, both in Somerville
* Chinese: Mary Chung's in Central Square
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Price ($) indications: (Including tax + tip)<br>
$ = easily doable for less than $15 - 20 / person<br>
$$ = $20 - $25 / person<br>
$$$ = $25+ / person<br>
Massachusetts Tax on Food = 7%
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<b>TIPPING IS REQUIRED</b>
The bartenders and waitresses here depend on tips, as their hourly wage is practically 3rd world. Try to give an additional 20% tip for what you spend, or alternatively, at a bar, adding $1-2 per alcoholic drink ordered is also acceptable. We are aware not all foreign travelers are familiar with this custom here in the US. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tip#North_America (more info)]