Rainy Day in Boston

Nick's Place Winthrop

Outpost of a local American eatery with a comfy setting & varied offerings, from subs to seafood.

Salvatore's

Contemporary Italian chain serving casual eats, including hand-tossed pizza, in sophisticated digs.

Turner's Seafood Grill & Seafood Market, Melrose, MA

Nautical-themed family-owned seafood outpost with old-school oyster bar, plus fish market.

The Bowery Bar

Comfort food, weekend brunch & seasonal cocktails offered in a vintage-style bar that has a patio.

Sunset Cantina

Fun, casual spot for Mexican bar bites, margaritas, large draft beer selection & 200-plus tequilas.

Ogawa Coffee

The Japanese coffee chain's first international branch offers unique java flights & Asian bites.

George Howell Coffee

The Scoop N Scootery

Open limited hours, this ice creamery dishes up sundaes with unusual flavors & toppings.

J.P. Licks

Local chain known for its signature flavors of ice cream & frozen yogurt, plus house-roasted coffee.

Plaza 114

Brighton Music Hall

Compact, standing-room-only venue featuring performances by alternative, indie & local bands.

The Street

This upscale outdoor mall is home to a variety of name-brand stores & eateries plus a movie theater.

Cornerstone Square

Town Line Luxury Lanes

Aside from nearly 50 lanes, this bowling alley has a big pool hall, arcade & eats at a bar/lounge.

Chelsea Commons

Wicked Craft Co.

Sandwiches, cocktails & craft beers served in an easygoing, plant-filled hangout with a terrace.

Bull Run Restaurant

Cozy tavern & music venue in a 1740 building serves up hefty plates of farm-fresh American fare.

Taqueria El Amigo

Lively eatery turning out traditional Mexican specialties in a small, utilitarian space.

Applebee's Grill + Bar

Full-service chain bar & grill providing hearty American eats in an informal setting.

North Andover Mall