"For no-nonsense drinking and cocktails under $14, the Riviera Bar, which occupies the former Sportsman space in the Edwards and Plunkett-designed building off State Street, serves up familiar favorites, such as Old Fashioneds and martinis. Even its easy-drinking house cocktails don’t stray too much into “mixology” territory, instead offering twists on classics, such as white negronis and ginger Pimm’s." - Caroline Pardilla