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contemporary interpretations. Indulge in affordable Asian fare in Chinatown and Italian
feasts in the North End; or head to the South End for the city's trendiest foodie scene.
Beacon Hill & Downtown
Quincy Market
FOOD COURT$
(Congress St; 10am-9pm Mon-Sat, noon-6pm Sun; ; Haymarket)
Northeast of the inter-
section of Congress and State Sts, this food hall offers a variety of places under one roof:
the place is packed with about 20 restaurants and 40 food stalls. Choose from chowder,
bagels, Indian, Greek, baked goods and ice cream, and take a seat at one of the tables in
the central rotunda.
Paramount
CAFETERIA$$$
(
www.paramountboston.com
; 44 Charles St; breakfast & lunch $8-12, dinner $15-30; 7am-10pm
Mon-Thu, from 8am Sat-Sun, to 11pm Fri-Sat; ; Charles/MGH)
This old-fashioned cafeteria
is a neighborhood favorite. Basic diner fare includes pancakes, steak and eggs, burgers
and sandwiches, and big, hearty salads. For dinner, add table service and candlelight, and
the place goes upscale without losing its down-home charm. The menu is enhanced by
homemade pastas, a selection of meat and fish dishes and an impressive roster of daily
specials.
Durgin Park
AMERICAN$$$
(
www.durgin-park.com
; North Market, Faneuil Hall; lunch mains $9-15, dinner $15-30;
11:30am-9pm; ; Haymarket)
Known for no-nonsense service and sawdust on the floor-
boards, Durgin Park hasn't changed much since the restaurant opened in 1827. Nor has
the menu, which features New England standards such as prime rib, fish chowder, chick-
en pot pie and Boston baked beans, with strawberry shortcake and Indian pudding for
dessert. Be prepared to make friends with the other parties seated at your table.
Union Oyster House
SEAFOOD$$$
(
www.unionoysterhouse.com
;
41 Union St; mains $15-25; 11am-9:30pm; Haymarket)
The old-
est restaurant in Boston, ye olde Union Oyster House has been serving seafood in this
