"You’ll want to be a regular at Spoke Wine Bar, a cozy Davis Square spot with a staff that will remember your name (and order) after a few visits. The always-rotating small plates also mean return trips are not only a good idea, but necessary. Load up on under-$25 bites like coffee-poached duck breast and sweet and sour bluefish, or keep it plant-based with grilled chickpea tempeh and sunchoke donuts. The curved bar is where you want to be, lingering over one of the many $60-80 bottles or wine, or sipping an interesting cocktail with ingredients like vermouth and roasted dandelions. Even though the whole space is pretty small, you can usually get a last-minute reservation. " - tanya edwards
Linda Campos