"If you live in the North End, Monica’s should be the place you hit up on a Tuesday night after a bad day at work when you just need a glass of red and a bowl of bolognese. It’s a tiny, brick-walled spot with pop art hanging above the tables and a menu that hits on just about everything. It’s also got a full liquor license, something that can be surprisingly hard to find in the North End, and which you’ll need after those really bad days at work." - dan secatore