Last week I used this column as a public invitation, possibly a dare, to lure anyone interested in cuisine and culture with me on an outing. I received an eager response about the hidden trove Qing Dao Garden from fellow foodie Yue Huang, a BU student from Beijing.

The title of an assigned feature article I had as a Public Relations major was Offal-ly Delicious,' exploiting my tendency to make puns that aren't technically puns.

With pool tables and big screens galore, Joshua Tree is a great place to order wings and enjoy the game. Their huge menu is reminiscent of T.G.I. Friday's and doesn't make this place a Thursday-only spot.

With a Starbucks at every T stop from Kenmore to Boston University West, it's hard not to get caught up in the corporate coffee craze.

Sunday is a day of rest and recovery '-'- a concept Eastern Standard definitely understands. In lieu of the dining hall, Eastern Standard provides a nicer atmosphere on Sunday mornings to recoup from your damaging weekend.

Boston's grown another sweet tooth. Far from the clusters of canolis, marzipans and giant black and white cookies of the North End, Sweet, located on Massachusetts Avenue a few blocks away from Newbury Street, tries to re-invent the classic childhood favorite: the cupcake.

For those of you who don't like to eat out every night, rest assured, Boston has plenty of treats for you.