Back Bay hot spot TICO continues to innovate with a revamped menu and a new chef. TICO founder, James Beard Award winner Michael Schlow, has brought on Leo Asaro as the restaurant’s new executive chef.

 Contrary to popular belief, Fenway Park Senior Executive Chef Ron Abell does a lot more than grill hot dogs—though we’re sure he can make a mean Fenway Frank. Abell has been in charge of Fenway’s culinary operations since 2006, supervising everything from the exclusive EMC Club to the lowliest concession stand. He cooks for the owners, the players and their wives, the media, the player’s club and staffers. If you’re eating in Fenway Park, Abell has likely had something to do with it.

Housed in a former leather goods shop in Downtown Crossing, The Merchant is a stylish new brasserie-style spot open for lunch, dinner and late-night.

Now’s the time to take a chance on that eatery you’ve been eyeing. More than 200 restaurants in the Metro Boston area are participating in Dine Out Boston, crafting specially designed prix fixe menus at an affordable price point.

 Raise a pint of Guinness to a few of our favorite Irish pubs in the Hub, and be sure to visit one (or all) this St. Patrick’s Day weekend for a real celebration.

 Five places to order oysters in the Back Bay, Boston.

Cocobeet, a new pure food-focused to-go spot near Government Center, specializes in organic juices, power smoothies and plant-packed cleanses made fresh daily with local ingredients.

M.C. Spiedo, situated in the Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel (606 Congress Street) was inspired by the opulence of the Italian Renaissance.