Samuel Adams is a brewery in Jamaica Plain, but you knew that already.

The Midway Cafe is the best possible version of a divey live music bar in Jamaica Plain.

Sweet Rice is a casual Thai/sushi place Jamaica Plain. It’s a good option for a casual bite if you’re in the neighborhood.

The Ula Cafe is a comfortable coffee shop in Jamaica Plain with good sandwiches.

El Oriental De Cuba is a small Cuban restaurant in Jamaica Plain with some great empanadas.

Vee Vee is an American restaurant in Jamaica Plain that’s in the running for the award of “JP-est restaurant,” which is a good thing.

The Haven is a Jamaica Plain pub and, if you ever open a wormhole that brings Robert Burns to the present day, this would be a good spot to bring him.

Alex’s Chimi’s is a counter-service Dominican place in Jamaica Plain.

Yeli’s is a great (and cheap) counter-service Dominican place in Jamaica Plain.

The Joint is a tiny burger bar in Jamaica Plain.

Brendan Behan Pub in Jamaica Plain is the Irish pub that makes other, lesser Irish pubs feel bad about themselves.

Turtle Swamp is a small brewery in Jamaica Plain with a great patio.

Ten Tables is an excellent neighborhood restaurant in Jamaica Plain.

Tres Gatos is a restaurant and bar in Jamaica Plain that also sells books and records.

Canary Square is a comfort food spot in Jamaica Plain with a great selection of taps.

Little Dipper is a space-themed diner in Jamaica Plain.