ZUZU - Dance on Tuesday

7 days a week, ZuZu always promises a good time. With live music and DJ's from far and wide, an eclectic and fun crowd will never disappoint. They serve an array of great cocktails, and we suggest trying the ZuZu PuPu Platter to start off the night right: Grape leaves, Spinach Dumplings, Empanadas, Brik, Kibbeh Mishi, with choice of Chicken, Lamb, or beef kababs. Hummus, baba ganooj, harissa $ whipped garlic.

HINT: ZuZu hosts possibly the best dance party in Boston every Tuesday evening from 9:00PM on! You are in Cambridge, so $2.00 PBR's are always on the menu.

Phone: 617-864-3278

474 Massachusetts Avenue

Cambridge, MA 02139

OM - Ambiance, Asian Fusion, and more!

Looking for something different in Harvard Square? Look no further than Om. Featuring authentic artwork and artifacts from Nepal, Tibet and Thailand, Om is worth a visit for the magnificent decor alone. However, that didn't stop us from ordering our fair share from the enticing Asian fusion inspired menu. We started with the warm roasted locally grown pear salad complimented perfectly with spiced pumpkin seeds and a delicious sweet ginger vinaigrette dressing. Be sure not to miss their signature app which is an order of Momos, or Tibetan style steamed dumplings. We tried all three flavors, beef, pork and vegetable which are served with soy sake and sweet chili sauces.

We also loved the Chinese BBQ Tofu, served crispy with Chinese broccoli and Himalayan red rice; and the Lamb Ribs which are sweet and spicy, served with crumbled cashews and a cool cucumber salad.

HINT: Try one of Om's "aromatherapy" cocktails, a hot new trend in mixology, which are infused with lavender, jasmine, lemongrass and rose. We had the Purple Rain, essentially a mojito with fresh lime, mint, blackberries and a hint of lavender. Yes, it is as good as it sounds.

Phone: 617.576.2800
92 Winthrop Street
Cambridge, MA 02183

Written by Guest Blogger: Kurt Stiegel

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The Martini Perfected - Bar Lola

On the corner of Comm Ave. and Dartmouth Street stands a Tapas Lounge and Bar named Lola. The warm red and amber candlelight is sexy, chic and inviting. We think the Tapas menu and the drink list are perfection. Try their signature martini, The Lolita. It is a delicious concoction of Stoli Perik, Gran Torres (a Spanish orange-flavored cordial) and mango juice topped with Marques de Gelid Brut Cava. Live Flamenco dancers also perform every Sunday!

HINT: They have been known to throw on your ipod if you have a worthy playlist!

Phone: 617-266-1122
160 Commonwealth Avenue
Boston, MA 02116-2707

The Miracle of Science Bar + Grill - You never know who you may run into...

The Miracle of Science bar + grill always offers a fresh menu right off of their full-size chalk board wall. It is a perfect meet-up spot for drinks or a quick bite to eat before heading to one of the neighborhood hot spots, such as Middlesex Lounge (located right next door.) Spotted at Miracle of Science during my dinner last month? Miss. Bjork herself...and we all know that she only hits up the coolest spots in town!

HINT: Try the chicken skewers, always cooked to perfection and paired with their house salsa and salad.

Phone: 617-868-2866

321 Mass. Ave

Cambridge, MA 02139

The Friendly Toast - The brunch everyone is raving about, but we also think their bar scene is pretty wicked!

I can still taste that first bite of my Almond Joy pancake: A pancake filled with almonds, coconut and chocolate chips. Don't have a sweet tooth? How about New Hampshire's Finest: An omelet filled with locally-made goat cheese, asparagus, scallions and bacon. Served along side, homefries and HOMEMADE toast.

I actually came across The Friendly Toasts first location in Portsmouth, NH years ago and was pleasantly surprised to hear of its opening in Cambridge. The brunch has already received raving reviews from Boston's publications, but have you checked out its bar scene? The doors to the comingly popular bar are open Thurs-Sat until 1am. The bright and funky decor of the 40's era, eccentric drink menu, loud music and always cool Cambridge locals, makes this a great hot spot for a drink, or two, or three...

HINT: This isn't the place to take Grandma and Grandpa for Sunday brunch, and its a experience you soon won't forget.

Phone: 617-621-1200
1 Kendall Square
Cambridge, MA 02142