General Fare in West

The King of Reggae's open-air Kingston home has been resurrected. Live bands wail in the courtyard, while the laid-back bar staff serves up Red Stripe, rum concoctions and jerk sandwiches. It's one of the smaller CityWalk venues and weekends are frequently jammed and jammin'.

Teaser: The king of reggae's open-air Kingston home has been resurrected for the real Rasta experience (sans ganja, natch). Live bands wail in the courtyard, while the laid-back bar staff serves up Red Stripe, rum concoctions and jerk sandwiches. It's one of the smaller CityWalk venues and weekends are frequently jammed and jammin'.

MetroWest taqueria is a real find, and once found, a treature trove of tacos (pibil, chorizo, and grilled chicken are our faves), tortas, gorditas, burritos, and caldos await. Consider starting with fresh-made guac and ending with homemade flan, no matter how stuffed you feel. Homemade salsad can be downright infernal, but Mexican Coca-Cola and various aguas frescas (get the watermelon) prove effective extinguishers. Open daily.

Teaser: MetroWest taqueria is a real find, and once found, a treature trove of tacos (pibil, chorizo, and grilled chicken are our faves), tortas, gorditas, burritos, and caldos await. Consider starting with fresh-made gauc and ending with homemade flan, no matter how stuffed you feel. Homemade salsad can be downright infernal, but Mexican Coca-Cola and various aguas frescas (get the watermelon) prove effective extinguishers. Open daily.

Brazilian-style burgers and steaks leave much to be desired at Giraffas, but try telling that to the throngs of Brazilian tourists looking for a taste of home. We found steaks to be overcooked, and burgers didn't compare to their American counterparts. Beef Stroganoff was weirdly sweet, but marinated chicken ribs and desserts were much better, ensuring a spicy-sugary high.

Karma Korner is a unique party place with a variety of parties and events. The club boasts an extra large dance floor and an airy atmosphere.

California wine-country cooking gets the local treatment in the signature dining room of the handsome new Peabody hotel. A daily-changing "taste of the valley" starter offers a worthy intro to NoCal cuisine, but to pass on the Meyer Ranch filet is to deny oneself a singular gastronomic pleasure. Portions are controlled enough to enjoy desserts without second thoughts.

Teaser: California wine-country cooking gets the local treatment inside the the signature dining room of the handsome new Peabody. A daily-changing "taste of the valley" starter offers a worthy intro to NoCal cuisine, but to pass on the Meyer Ranch filet is to deny oneself a singular gastronomic pleasure. Portions are controlled enough to enjoy desserts without second thoughts.