Metropolis Cafe is a very popular spot in the South End. With seating for 50 patrons, expect a bit of a wait. This sleek café with soft yellow walls and wooden booths, features Mediterranean-influenced, American bistro food. One of the more requested menu items is the pan seared sea bass with warm green bean, tomato, fennel and olive salad served over kalamata (olive) mashed potatoes. The carefully selected wine list pairs beautifully with their cuisine and boasts labels from all over the world.

Athan's Bakery is a Greek-style eatery that integrates the concept of a bakery and restaurant. When guests enter Athan's Bakery, they will be transported from a semi-busy Boston suburb street to a world of baked goods, pastries, coffees, and more. High open ceilings and track lighting extend throughout the dining area. Marble top tables, spread atop wood floors, gives Athan's the Greco-Roman look of their sister bakery in Kalamata, Greece. Along the Olive walls, unframed, abstract painting offer a backdrop for an engaging conversation. Ceiling lamps, give the dining area an ambiance unparalleled by other cafés or bakeries in Boston.

A visit to Il Casale will not end up in disappointment. The restaurant is quite well known to have excellent service and fabulous food. The eatery is set up in an old firehouse which has been converted but has still maintained some of the aspects, like the fire-pole. Each dish is well seasoned and is sublime. Pair your meal with wine or your choice drink for delightful dining experience.