Metro - Uncovered

US – Friday, March 19

Brunch

There’s a saying that there is no such thing as bad sex or bad pizza, but we know that’s not true. We’re talking to you, high school boyfriend. That was some lousy pizza you made for us. Anyway, here’s a guide to the perfect slice. As for the sex, you’re on your own.

Skip Taco Bell and head to these hot spots...

It is raw fish. But you’re in college now and you’re supposed to be like all cultured and stuff. Right? The quality at these four fishy fooderies is so good that it will appeal to both sushi newbies and those who already know the way of the roll.

Gay and Lesbian

Comedy

The time has come to seize that tiny slip of paper, look up the code in the big book of songs and show the crowd what the mirror has been privy to for so long: You shouldn’t give up school for a career in singing. At least not yet.

Murphys Law: All for one and one for all

The Dropkick Murphys are not just from Boston, they are Boston. And like any honest rendering of a community, they represent the good, the bad and the ugly.

Arts

So there’s this area called “The Theatre District.” Guess what they have there. Well, yes, they do have a lot of beggers and people who may or may not be prostitutes, but there are also a bunch of places to catch a great show. There are several ways of getting cheap tickets, which we detail in the sidebar, but you can also check out www.bostontheatrescene.com.

Eats

Fort Point Channel

We’d call this area on South Boston’s waterfront a diamond in the rough, but this hood really isn’t that rough. Seriously, how badass can you be with a huge milk bottle outside a Children’s Museum as one of your main focal points?

A reason to celebrate

REVIEW. Holiday films have the tendency to drive home the same moral banalities every year. Yes, Christmas is about hope. Yes, Christmas is about generosity. And yes, yes, for the millionth time yes, Christmas is about family. Thankfully, “Four Chris-tmases” manages to avoid most of these clichés by offering a platitude of its own: “You can’t spell families without lies.”

Get more (and more) for a buck

Every retailer is bracing for a rough fourth quarter. With all the discounts being offered in order to lure customers in, what tactics are they taking to stave off financial ruin? We consulted some experts to find out how companies are staying afloat — and what the consumer needs to know to hold on to those precious pennies.

Nightlife

The club scene ain’t your thing. Or maybe it’s too much your thing and you want a little bit of respite from the pounding bass, and pounding head the next morning. Try these alternatives:

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So there’s this area called “The Theatre District.” Guess what they have there. Well, yes, they do have a lot of beggers and people who may or may not be prostitutes, but there are also a bunch of places to catch a great show. There are several ways of getting cheap tickets, which we detail in the sidebar, but you can also check out www.bostontheatrescene.com.

A reason to celebrate

REVIEW. Holiday films have the tendency to drive home the same moral banalities every year. Yes, Christmas is about hope. Yes, Christmas is about generosity. And yes, yes, for the millionth time yes, Christmas is about family. Thankfully, “Four Chris-tmases” manages to avoid most of these clichés by offering a platitude of its own: “You can’t spell families without lies.”

The time has come to seize that tiny slip of paper, look up the code in the big book of songs and show the crowd what the mirror has been privy to for so long: You shouldn’t give up school for a career in singing. At least not yet.

You need a 24-hour store? We’ve got it. We’ve also got hardware stores, places that fix your computer and places to rent cars.