This tucked-away spot in the Irish Hill neighborhood serves American comfort food with creative touches. Stop by for dinner in the indoor dining area, which is reminiscent of a train’s dining car, or on the four-seasons patio. Baxter Station is also on the Urban Bourbon Trail.

Boasting a wide selection of tequilas and a number of dishes prepared with its namesake spirit, this bar and grill adds a pinch of flavor from South of the Border to the Highlands.

This hip new hangout, headed by Michael Paley of Proof on Main, is located in an actual former garage restored to its full vintage glory — except that pizza and beer are served there now. The gourmet pizzas are fired in an 850-degree oven to ensure perfectly charred crust. Other stars on this regularly-changing menu are freshly shucked oysters and country ham sampler plates.

This colorfully decorated restaurant serves up authentic Cuban classics like empanadas, arroz con pollo, and the famous Cuban sandwich. We suggest the Cubana-Santiago cold appetizer or the mariquitas and guacamole.