Mint Kitchen and Lounge

Temple Street's got a particular magic on weekends, and Mint Kitchen and Lounge is exactly why locals keep coming back. You'll find yourself in a relaxed dining room where the focus is squarely on the food—generous spreads of hummus, babaganoush, and chargrilled lamb that tastes like someone actually knows what they're doing. The mezze boards are the way in; order a few, share them around, and let the grilled meats do the talking. Cocktails are competent without being showy, and the wine list's got decent options at reasonable prices. It's the kind of place where you can dress up a bit or roll in casually, and nobody makes you feel odd either way.