A cash only, trendy nightspot for the young and the restless, the Model Cafe--not really a cafe as the meals are liquid only--is the go-to late night bar for the Allston hip crowd. Decorated with art on the walls and mustering up an aura that's more old-school rock with a neighborhood twist, than local dive bar, this bar stays open until 2 a.m. 6 nights and is the best place to end an evening of people watching and fun. Hours: M: 12 p.m. - 2 a.m. T-Sat: 2:30 p.m. - 2 a.m. Sun: 2:30 p.m. - 12 a.m.

All-vegan Chinese cuisine, featuring a wide array of faux meat and all-vegetable dishes. One of the busier vegan restaurants in town, Grasshopper can sometimes get crowded, but the wait is never long. Sunday a month they offer an all-you-can-eat brunch. Popular selections off the rather large menu include the No Name, Sweet and Sour Sensation, and the Cheesecake!