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Boston’s dining scene is the quintessential melting pot, filled with tony dining rooms, casual crab shacks, and student-filled burger joints. You can also find every type of ethnic eatery imaginable, from Middle Eastern to Milanese to Mediterranean. However, seafood is the name of the game in this port city, and the local specialty, lobster – once a food of the poor and of prisoners – appears on practically every menu. For the ultimate silver-spoon dining experience, don’t miss L’Espalier, a romantic spot in the Back Bay. Or for a meal with Boston attitude, try Durgin-Park, a city institution that opened in 1827 and is equally famous for its fresh oysters and brusque service. Chowda’ is another local favorite, and you’ll find some of the best at Legal Sea Foods, along with great mahi mahi, oysters, and – of course – lobsta’. The North End is chock full of friendly Italian places offering mom-and-pop service and true Italian cooking – Mamma Maria is a beloved example. Whether you want to sport a plastic bib in a Cambridge raw bar, wine and dine in Beacon Hill, or wield chopsticks in Chinatown, Boston’s restaurants bring you the world.