Ormsby’s

Photo credit: Meg McClelland

Photo credit: Meg McClelland

Score one more point for the Westside. This part of the city keeps collecting quality restaurants, but its latest addition is something we’ve wanted more of: a solid all-purpose hangout spot. There are plenty of places to get good food in the city, but Ormsby’s stands out with not only food and drink, but shuffle board, pool tables, darts and indoor bocce – all in a no pretence but well designed tavern atmosphere.

Ormsby’s

Bocado

Photo credit: Joe Hans

Photo credit: Joe Hans

This new contemporary American restaurant, recently opened on the Westside, features creative sandwiches and organic small plates. Bocado delivers a straight forward and simple experience. The atmosphere has a clean, loft feel and the food follows the “sustainable” and locally grown trends.

Bocado