This week, our friends at the Globe Magazine selected Greater Boston’s top places to live. Of course, amid all that house hunting, you’ll need somewhere to stop, eat, and possibly weep over interest rates. Review this dining guide before putting in your offers.
Millis
Millis might not be known for a thriving culinary scene, but Sherborn is just next door: Here, you’ll find Fireside Tavern (formerly Heritage of Sherborn). Wild Robbins Farm owners Laura Robbins and Mark Williams serve cozy tavern eats in a rustic setting, opening this spring. 33 North Main St., Sherborn. www.firesidetavernsherborn.com
Ayer
It might not be high-end, but Tiny’s is an Ayer standby for the ultimate no-frills comfort food. Make an offer, then squelch your nerves with fried pickles, broccoli cheese poppers, burgers, omelets, and more. This might be the last place in the area to serve liver and onions. 2 Groton School Road, Ayer. www.tinysrestaurantayer.com
Stow
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A culinary beacon deep in pastoral suburbia, Nan’s serves fried chicken, gooey grilled cheeses, biscuits, savory breakfasts, and salads good enough to make you relocate. It’s part gourmet grocer, part upscale cafe. And it’s adorable. 271 Great Road, Stow., www.nansmarket.com
Bolton
This bucolic enclave is home to the 50-acre Nashoba Valley Winery and the very civilized J’s Restaurant. The views are expansively gorgeous, the setting is serene, and there are food trucks every Friday. 100 Wattaquadock Hill Road, Bolton. www.nashobawinery.com
Sudbury
OK, it’s not a restaurant. But Duck Soup is a culinary headquarters and international grocery that rivals anything in the big city, from hard-to-find candies to fresh-baked soda bread to gourmet nuts, rare condiments, and cooking supplies to outfit your new kitchen. 365 Boston Post Road, Sudbury. www.quackquackquack.com
Concord
Visiting the Concord Cheese Shop is a rite of passage: Duck beneath the awning and browse the front room stocked with pungent fromage and wines like a local, then push through to the back corner, take a number, and order a (pricy but delicious) deli sandwich or curry chicken salad from the chipper counter staff. 29 Walden St., Concord. www.concordcheeseshop.com
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Lawrence
Lawrence is home to an array of exceptional taquerias, but Tacos Lupita is a simple, no-frills classic: Fuel up on tongue tacos, roast pork gorditas, and tripe soup before putting in a bid. 505 Broadway, Lawrence. www.tacoslupita.com
Georgetown
Fatigued after a long day of touring? Enjoy a proper scone or macaroon washed down with a pink lemonade stirred with raspberry puree at charming Hatter’s Tea Shoppe, which also serves seasonal gelatos. 10 East Main St., Georgetown. www.hattersteashoppe.com
Middleton
Need one more reason to move to this serene North Shore hamlet? It’s home to Richardson’s Ice Cream, the creamiest in all the land — along with an adjacent mini golf course, batting cage, and driving range. 156 S. Main St., Middleton. www.richardsonsicecream.com
Newbury
Give yourself over to the beachy lifestyle with Sunset Club, from the team behind Trina’s Starlite Lounge in Somerville. Chicken wings, poke bowls, and fried cheese quesadillas with potent brunch Bloody Marys every weekend add to the party vibe. What mortgage? 4 Old Point Road, Plum Island. www.sunsetclubpi.com
Lynnfield
There are dining options aplenty at the MarketStreet Lynnfield shopping megaplex, but the best of the bunch is The OkiPoké: incredibly fresh, flavorful poke bowls and burritos packed with spicy salmon and tuna, fresh veggies, and toppings galore, made to order and served up fast. 1205 Market St., Lynnfield. www.theokipoke.com
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Arlington
Arlington is home to dozens of restaurants, but if you want to eat like a local, line up outside Butternut Bakehouse for pastries from former Rialto pastry chef Suzana Samad. Get the tomato galette: homemade pie dough spread with a layer of fresh heirlooms, herbed cream cheese, and capers. 787 Massachusetts Ave., Arlington. www.butternutbakehouse.com
Hull
Mambo’s is a beachfront classic for all things fried: onion rings, cheese fries, and tenders — plus umbrella drinks and a surprising array of pizzas (gluten-free, too). 269 Nantasket Ave., Hull. www.mamboshull.com
Marshfield
Oysters? Cheese boards? Perhaps a kimchi wonton or two? Liv Creative Cuisine is where to go to toast after signing your paperwork — an extensive $13 cocktail menu makes interest rates easier to swallow. 1849 Ocean St., Marshfield. www.livcreativecuisine.com
Canton
Northern Spy, from the team behind Cambridge’s Colonial-themed Loyal Nine, brings an improbably gourmet twist to the Paul Revere Heritage Site. The focus is on New England classics made modern, from clam dip to crispy fried oats. 4 Rolling Mill Way, Canton. www.northernspycanton.com
Scituate
The Mill Wharf celebrates its 40th birthday this year. The recipe for success? Waterfront clam chowder, lobster rolls, and fried seafood platters with an unbeatable view. 23 Mill Wharf Plaza, Scituate. www.millwharf.com
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Cohasset
Want to make friends before you move to town? Lenny’s Hideaway is a divey little spot for live music, open mic nights, strong margaritas, and straightforward tacos, fajitas, and nachos spilling forth with all the fixings. 8 Stagecoach Way, Cohasset. www.lennyshideaway.com
Duxbury
The name is almost synonymous with Island Creek Oysters: Visit the raw bar, take a shucking class, and enjoy an expansive seafood menu at their Winsor House restaurant. 390 Washington St., Duxbury. www.winsorhouse.islandcreekoysters.com
Kara Baskin can be reached at kara.baskin@globe.com. Follow her @kcbaskin.