Since 2006, Rendevous has brought new and inventive North African and western Mediterranean cuisine to Central Square. Their philosophy is simple: the best ingredients make the best recipes. Using only local farmers and fisherman, chef Steve Johnson not only strives to make great food, the restaurant is all about the neighborhood as well and offers a 3 course prix fixe for $38 on Sunday nights. Also, Rendezvous was named Boston magazine's winner of the best drink menu for 2007.

Named after the owner's teddy bear hamster Tough Teddy, T.T. the Bears Place was voted 'Best of Boston,' by Boston Magazine. T.T.'s has live music seven nights a week and showcases everything from candypop to heavy metal. It's a friendly bar decorated with cubist artwork and fairy lights. Check the website or go to T.T.s for a monthly schedule. Who knows, maybe they'll hit it big; after all, Letters to Cleo got their start here. Cover ranges from free to $30 (cash only, with tickets for some shows available through Ticketmaster). All shows are 18+, making T.T.s a great place for the under- and over-21 crowd to mix. This section contains information from Harvard Student Agencies' Unofficial Guide to Life at Harvard. Tucked down a side street in Central Square, T.T.'s has provided a venue for small musical acts of all genres since the late 1970s. Several huge bands--including Nirvana, who performed for only 13 people--played their first area show here. The crowd depends wholly on the entertainment, as one night might bring up-and-coming indie rockers, and the next a goth act or an acoustic folk duo. On Feb. 13th, they are hosting a "Vampy Valentine's day" for a bit of a Gothic/Vampire celebration to the holiday....

This is a great stop for coffee and and pastry, or a quick bite. Kind of off the path this coffee shop is a great meeting place, close to central square, and reasonably priced. Live music 3 or more days a week and no cover charge, this music is FREE!

Welcome to the secret society of the Cambridge elite. The Enormous Room is so exclusive, it doesn't even have a sign on the door. Look for the door next to Central Kitchen with an elephant on it and head up the stairs to a spacious expanse of avant-garde heaven. Depending on the DJ of the night, funk, house, soul, or blues plays in the background while grad students sit cross-legged around “enormous plates”—trays of appetizers including hummus and grape leaves, goat cheese-pine nut briouats, salmon skewers, and anything the chef feels like adding ($14, vegetarian $12). Drinks are more than reasonable, so feel free to sample the ever-popular Stoli Raspberry ($6). This section contains information from Harvard Student Agencies' Unofficial Guide to Life at Harvard.

Large liquor store with a generous selection of regional wines, and national and international beers, as well as a large selection of hard liquors.

The Asgard is a lovely place with a variety of comfy and cool places to sit and eat or enjoy a pint. The Asgard was designed in Ireland, with local artists helping us put the finishing touches on a truly one-of-a-kind bar. Check out Asgard Tuesdays at 9:00 pm. This is popular with a younger crowd who are becoming more engaged with trivia.

Admission is $10 on Friday and Saturday nights. Before the dancing starts, the club offers lessons where you can learn salsa moves. On Saturdays there is a live band!

This buzzing, convivial spot, with a pool table, dart board, and Irish-tinged décor, is one of the most happening spots around. A carefree crowd of 30-something professionals and erstwhile grad students gathers in 3 warmly and eclectically decorated rooms to linger for hours over pints ($3.75) and mixed drinks ($4.50). This section contains information from Harvard Student Agencies' Unofficial Guide to Life at Harvard. The authentically Irish destination is famous for its "flaming Irish Car Bombs"--a take on the usual Car Bomb--and less-than-steller restrooms.

Picante may not have the glitz and pseudo-Mexican ornamentation of Border Cafe, but the food is twice as authentic, the service twice as fast, and the portions twice as big. A self-proclaimed “health-conscious Mexican taqueria in the California style,” Picante delivers tasty renditions of Mexican standards in a low-key setting. Order and pay up front before picking up your over-stuffed cheese-and-bean dripping steak burrito ($6.50), chicken enchilada ($8.50), or cheese quesadilla ($3.25). Top it all off at the fresh salsa bar where you'll find 6 different salsas in varying degrees of mouth-scorching spiciness—beware of the Super Picante blend! On weekends (10am-2pm), Picante becomes a full-service restaurant for Mexican-style brunch, dishing up huevos rancheros, salsa pancakes, and the like. Also located at 217 Elm St., Somerville (Davis; 617-628-6394). Entrees $3-9. This section contains information from Harvard Student Agencies' Unofficial Guide to Life at Harvard.

Tucked away on otherwise lonely River St., this seemingly innocuous bar is anything but ordinary. Nightly live music cascades off the classically themed decor (including a multitude of masks to stare at and thrones to sit in) as patrons sip from the multitude of excellent beers on tap ($3+). Cozy, playful, and a bit unusual, River Gods is not to be missed. Click on their websiteto view music and special events.
This section contains information from Harvard Student Agencies' Unofficial Guide to Life at Harvard.