Best of Boston

Every summer weekend night, local pianist John Alaimo tickles the ivories at Atria, further charming the diners delighting in chef Christian Thornton’s serious dishes with not-so-serious names: Cod Is Great, Cod Is Good, for prosciutto-wrapped fish with corn pureé and Swiss chard; and Pig Pig Pig, a braised pork shank with collard greens. Weekday evenings, meanwhile, see Vineyard natives canoodling and sipping pinot at the low-lit downstairs bar—no soundtrack needed.