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| Restaurant | Neighborhood | Why go | Our rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Depot Market Hall | Old train depot | Forty stalls, Saturdays | ★★★★ |
| Juniper & Smoke | Riverside | Wood-fired everything | ★★★★½ |
| Little Room Café | Old North End | Jazz and late plates | ★★★½ |
| Cider House Donuts | Route 7 | Five worth the drive | ★★★★ |
| South End Kitchen | South End | Community supper | ★★★★ |
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