One of the coolest places in the increasingly yuppified South End, the DeLux is the epitome of a classy dive. The funky decor, selection of microbrews, and veggie-friendly ethnic menu attract a cross-section of the neighborhood. Part of the appeal is the decor, a scrapbook of 20th-century pop culture (posters, photos, postcards, and such) -- check out the Elvis shrine.

Copyright: Excerpted from Frommer's Boston 2009, (c) 2008, Wiley Publishing, Inc.

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