Long before the Starbucks and Diesel Café set up shop in Somerville’s Davis Square, this Au Bon Pain has served up its French bistro sandwiches and jolting espressos to the area’s burgeoning yipster crowd. This locale offers spectacular outdoor seating during the warmer months and easy access to the Davis Square T stop.

Johnny D's pulls off a kitsch look with panache—eclectic live music and plenty of neon abound. The spinach, goat cheese, and carmelized onion quesadilla ($8) make for an inventive start. Go out on a limb and try the crispy duck with fingerling potatoes ($17), well accented with a red wine reduction. While the prices are reasonable (appetizers $5-10, entrees $9-17), the true star at Johnny D's is the music. Since 1969, some of the best folk, blues, and country musicians have been found here. A voluminous jazz brunch offers all the more reason to come by on a weekend afternoon to soak up music with your calories. This section contains information from Harvard Student Agencies' Unofficial Guide to Life at Harvard. Tuesdays through Fridays, come in for an early dinner (4:30pm-6:30pm) and enjoy half-price entrees. Note: Dinner is not served Sunday or Monday.

Right across the street from the Somerville Theatre, this new Japanese joint boasts sushi on the cheap. For $5.95, you can fill up on rice and entrée during lunch. While their sushi is average to above average, Taipei Tokyo scores big points for their spring rolls and overall ambience.

Whether you're an aspiring rockstar purchasing your first electric guitar or an experienced musician looking to fine tune your equipment, Rockin' Bob can provide you with quality used and vintage guitars. Formerly known as Used Sound, Rockin' Bob's has been buying, selling, and trading sound systems and instruments in Davis Square for over 23 years. All merchandise is pre-tested, with a 30-day guarantee. Repairs also offered on-site. Guitars range from $115 for an acoustic to $750. Amps and auxiliary equipment $125-550, mics $25-75. Rockin' Bob's will accept trade-ins or buy your used instrument for cash or store credit. This section contains information from Harvard Student Agencies' Unofficial Guide to Life at Harvard.