Located smack dab in the heart of the North End on Hanover Street, Modern Pastry is a legendary staple of the notorious Italian District. Here you will find an eye-full of sugary sweetness from chocolate-covered almond biscotti to overflowing ricotta cannolis, gelato, and cappuccino. This family operated business is full of the diverse citizens of Boston on given day, which means, be prepared to wait in line. Modern fulfills specialty orders and ships nation-wide.

This is a great place to go if you want to hang out but not dance, featuring relaxed music mixes by Party Ben. The atmosphere is comfortable, you can take your friends or a date. The decor had textured white columns, dark wood furniture with black trim for the bar and tables, rich red seating in the lounge area. Wednesday nights they have a Frank Sinatra impersonator, which you think might be a bad thing, but this guy is excellent and is worth the trip alone. You really have to stop by sometime just to hear him, take my word for it. DJs keep the action moving on the dance floor on the weekends. Red Sky is below the Millenium Hotel in Faneuil Hall. (Why is it at a different address then?)

Cheap and delicious pizza, with a thin and crispy crust and a sauce that's slightly sweet. The slices are enormous (the equivalent of at least two average slices or 1/4 pie), so don't order a second one until you've finished the first (which had probably gotten cold by then anyway). Tons of different toppings, and unique choices such as Shrimp Scampi. People who don't like the tourist traps are drawn to 'mom and pop'-style places such as this. Most slices are under $3, so what's not to love? Bonus: beer and wine served. Every night: Get a 2.00 14 oz. Draft with Any Pizza Slice!

There are only 7 tables in the whole place, and this is the perfect restaurant if you want a full-on "Lady and the Tramp" spaghetti & meatballs experience. Charming--venetian masks and cupids decorate the bright red walls. They sell jars of their red sauce so that you can impress guests with your cooking at home. Don't worry, I won't tell.

Entrees here will cost between $12 and $26, and they have a Kid's Menu with items under $10. You can add fresh homemade pasta for $3 more. There's a lot of seafood available, and the Veal is a category on its own. Try the Al Dente Special, where they throw everything but the kitchen sink into it: veal, chicken, shrimp, broccoli, mushrooms, artichoke hearts, red and yellow peppers, all tossed together in a white wine garlic butter sauce for $18.95. The only negative is that they don't allow splitting of entrees.

The lobster ravioli and antipasto are well-loved dishes, and customers keep coming back to this cute little restaurant. The service is wonderful, and you'll be glad you came.