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noizemagazine - noiZe Magazine Issue 58 October 2008 - Index

When you need a break from shopping,
this new restaurant stands out
among a sea of classics for both its
lack of pretentiousness and inspired
menu of re-imagined, gussied-up
American diner dishes.
Geoffrey’s Café
4257 Washington Street
617-325-1000
www.geoffreyscafebar.com
Once known as the “gayest restaurant
in Beantown,” this venerable
institution may have less of a
Q-factor at its new location, but it’s
still pretty damned faboo. Yes, the
famous Sunday brunch goes on,
but every day of the week provides
inexpensive yet upscale comfort
food.
Franklin Café
278 Shawmut Avenue
617-350-0010
www.franklincafe.com
A true neighborhood restaurant,
it doesn’t get more inviting than
this. Plus, they serve a full menu
until 1:30 a.m.—a rarity in town.
Fabulous modern American cuisine
with a great wine list and microbrews
on tap.
Pho Republique
1415 Washington Street
617-262-0005
www.phorepublique.net
Serving much more than just suddenlysuper-popular
Pho soup (although theirs
is fantastic), you’ll find boys from the
South End eating here before, between,
and after going out.
Finale
One Columbus Avenue
617-423-3184
www.finaledesserts.com
The list of awards this place has received
would require another four pages. Put
simply, it’s the be-all, end-all of desserts
for carbing up or just pigging out.
WHERE TO DRINK
Club Café
209 Columbus Avenue
617-536-0966
www.clubcafe.com
One of the most popular bars in town,
there’s always a good mix of people—
both locals and out-of-towners—and
hot DJs. Nightly events include Karaoke
Wednesdays, Campus Thursdays (spon-
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Happy Am I! Healthy Am I! holy Am I!