Boston, MA

Slade's Bar & Grill
DESCRIPTION: everything on the menu has a reasonable price; live music Thursday-Sunday, DJ's spinning classic soul, R&B and funk during the week; Karaoke After Work Party Fridays from 7pm to 11pm followed by DJ Nice from 11pm to close, and Slade's Groove drops poetry on Sunday; mature audience

CUISINE: Soul Food

COVER CHARGE: yes for some events

CREDIT CARDS: yes

DAYS & HOURS: Tue-Sun Noon-2a

ADDRESS: 958 Tremont Street  MAP

PARKING: on street
TRANSIT: Ruggles Metro Station 6 short blocks southeast, 1 block north

PHONE: 617-442-4600

WEBSITE: http://sladesbar.com

Wally's
DESCRIPTION: Established and family-owned since 1947; so tiny, you have to elbow your way through the crowds – but that’s a good sign; Mon-Blues, Tue-Wed Jazz, Thu-Latin jazz, Fri-Sun traditional jazz; performances start at 9p every night

CUISINE: Light Fare

COVER CHARGE: yes, for some events

CREDIT CARDS: yes

DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Sat 11a-2a, Sun Noon-2a

ADDRESS: 427 Massachusetts Ave  MAP

PARKING: on street
TRANSIT: Massachusetts Avenue Metro Station 1 bock norhtwest

PHONE: 617-424-1408

WEBSITE: http://www.wallyscafe.com

The Beehive
DESCRIPTION: upscale Jazz club and eatery by the former owner of Bob The Chef's

CUISINE: Upscale Southern

COVER CHARGE: yes for some events

CREDIT CARDS: yes

DAYS & HOURS: daily 5p-2a; Jazz brunch Sat 11;30A, Sun brunch 11:30a-3p

ADDRESS: 541 Tremont Street  MAP

PARKING: on street
TRANSIT: Back Bay Metro Station half block west, 4 blocks north on Clarendon Street, half block west to the station

PHONE: 617-423-0069

WEBSITE: http://www.beehiveboston.com

Red Sea Restaurant
DESCRIPTION: Sit down restaurant; Injera bread with lamb, chicken or vegetables make for healthy dining in this authentic setting

CUISINE: Ethiopian

COVER CHARGE: n.a.

CREDIT CARDS: yes

DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Fri 5p-11p, Sat-Sun Noon-11p

ADDRESS: 544 Tremont Street  MAP

PARKING: on street
TRANSIT: Back Bay Metro Station half block west, 4 blocks north on Clarendon Street, half block west to the station

PHONE: 617-426-8727

WEBSITE: none

Big Moe's M&M Ribs
DESCRIPTION: A rib Joint opened 1982 by Maurice Hill; carry out only

CUISINE: Barbeque; specialties include collard greens, jerk chicken & rice; ribs prepared with his own custom seasonings on Beef, pork and chicken

COVER CHARGE: n.a.

CREDIT CARDS: no

DAYS & HOURS: Wed 11a-6p, Thu 11a-8p, Fri 11a-10a, Sat 11a-3a

ADDRESS: 200 Geneva Avenue

PARKING: on street
TRANSIT: n.a.

PHONE: 617-306-0788

WEBSITE: none

Cambridge, MA

Regattabar Jazz Club
DESCRIPTION: Top drawer jazz musicians make this a continuous hot spot; artists such as Branford Marsalis, Joshua Redman, McCoy Tyner, Ruth Brown, and Elvin Jones have performed here

CUISINE: Light Fare, well prepared and fine drinks

COVER CHARGE: yes

CREDIT CARDS: yes

DAYS & HOURS: Tue-Sat nights

ADDRESS: One Bennett Street in the Charles Hotel  MAP

PARKING: hotel garage on premises
TRANSIT: Harvard Square Metro Station 2 blocks norheast

PHONE: 617-876-7777
WEBSITE: http://www.regattabarjazz.com