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surroundings (backlit bar, tufted leather armchairs galore) and stunning views of the Public Garden. 200 Boylston St., 617-351-2037; fourseasons .com/boston Charlesmark lounge For a sleek, contemporary vibe, book your next drinks date at this lounge inside boutique hotel The Charlesmark in Copley Square. 655 Boylston St., 617-247-1212; charlesmarkhotel.com The hawThorne A gorgeous, modern space with the cozy feel of a living room, The Hawthorne mixes the city's tastiest craft cocktails. 500A Commonwealth Ave., 617-532-9150; thehawthornebar.com The lounge aT The godfrey hoTel At the mod-posh, state-of-the-art Godfrey Hotel, this lounge is a relaxing hot spot in the heart of the city to enjoy drinks and small plates. 505 Washington St., 617-804-2000; godfrey hotelboston.com roofTop aT revere Visit the fashionable rooftop lounge at the Revere Hotel for its chic ambience and seasonal small plates; stay for the panoramic views. 200 Stuart St., 617-482- 1800; reverehotel.com w lounge Relax by the fireplace with signature craft cocktails and creative small plates in this intimate space in the Theatre District's W Hotel. 100 Stuart St., 617-261- 8700; wboston.com Cambridge staple off of Harvard Square. 1 Bennett St., Cambridge, 617-661-5050; rialto-restaurant.com sCampo Located in the chic lobby of the Liberty Hotel, Scampo is known for sophisticated Italian cuisine (with culinary touches from the Middle East and Mediterranean) as well as its renowned "mozzarella bar." 15 Charles St., 617-536- 2100; scampoboston.com s orellina Enjoy exceptional Italian cuisine in a subdued and elegant setting. 1 Huntington Ave., 617-412- 4600; sorellinaboston.com aSIaN douzo Find fresh sushi and other Japanese fare at this lounge-like Back Bay restaurant. 131 Dartmouth St., 617-859-8886; douzosushi.com hojoko A sophisticated sushi restaurant, Hojoko also focuses on craft beers and cocktails. 1271 Boylston St., 617-670-0507; hojoko boston.com chef Barbara Lynch's travels in France and Italy, also offers weekly butchery lessons. 552 Tremont St., 617-423-4800; thebutcher shopboston.com easTern sTandard Classic New England cuisine mingles with standout French- and Italian-inspired dishes and masterful cocktails at this Kenmore Square jewel. 528 Commonwealth Ave., 617-532-9100; eastern standardboston.com menTon Chef Barbara Lynch dishes up a lavish, modern fine-dining experience (plus tasting menus that are among the city's best) with her special hybrid of French and Italian cuisines. 354 Congress St., 617-737- 0099; mentonboston.com no. 9 park Try this Beacon Hill classic for its elegant prix-fixe tasting and bar menus. 9 Park St., 617-742-9991; no9park.com barS & LOUNGES alibi Enjoy some of Boston's finest cocktails amid celebrity mugshots in this trendy lounge in the former jailhouse-turned- swank Liberty Hotel. 215 Charles St., 857-241-1144; alibiboston.com bar 10 A sleek space at The Westin Copley Place, Bar 10 pairs eclectic small plates with an ever- rotating cocktail menu. 10 Huntington Ave., 617-424- 7446; bar10boston.com brisTol bar Enjoy the elegant wood-rich décor, and a nose-to-tail cooking philosophy. 1375 Washington St., 617-227- 5011; bostonchops.com The CapiTal grille This Back Bay institution is the classic, go-to fine- dining steakhouse in town. 900 Boylston St., 617-262- 8900; thecapitalgrille.com grill 23 & bar This ever-elegant steak- house is celebrated for its surf-and-turf specialties. 161 Berkeley St., 617-542- 2255; grill23.com smiTh and wollensky Visit any of this fine-dining steakhouse's many Boston locations for opulent décor and upscale fare. 101 Arlington St., 617-423-1112; smithandwollensky.com sTrip by sTrega Located in the Boston Park Plaza Hotel, this Northern Italian steak- house boasts a super-glam dining room. 64 Arlington St., 617-456-5300; strip bystregaboston.com SpEcIaLty The b uTCher shop This South End spot for upscale fare, inspired by o ya In addition to renowned, creative sushi and one of Boston's finest sake services, O Ya offers an extravagant, prix-fixe grand omakase tasting experience in its luxurious space in the Leather District. 9 East St., 617-654-9900; o-ya .restaurant/o-ya-boston Tiger mama "Fresh," "spicy," and "earthy" describe the main flavor foci of Tiger Mama's Southeast Asian- inspired menu. 1363 Boylston St., 617-425-6262; tigermamaboston.com mEat abe & louie's Boston's über-classic, comfortable steakhouse lives in the Back Bay. 793 Boylston St., 617-536- 6300; abeandlouies.com b okx 109 Enjoy steak and seafood to the tune of live music at this swanky American Prime restaurant at the Hotel Indigo. 399 Grove St., Newton, 617-454- 3399; bokx109prime.com b osTon Chops This modern steakhouse, located in the South End, features high ceilings, outlook kitchen and bar With seasonal menus featuring locally sourced ingre- dients, Outlook Kitchen and Bar takes its inspiration from Boston itself. The waterfront space is clean-cut and modern, with light fixtures doubling as wall art. From the wide bar come craft cocktails, draft beer, curated wines, and in-house sodas. From the kitchen, the breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner menus are each chock-full of exquisite spins on American favor- ites. Special for spring: Outlook's rooftop bar. 70 Sleeper St., 617-338-3030; theenvoyhotel.com BOSTOncOmmOn-mAgAzine.cOm 63