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Woodford Food & Beverage

Not all the appealing dining around town is on the peninsula, so it’s well worth the trip down commercially cluttered Forest Avenue to get a table at this vinyl-boothed, Formica-countertopped, family-friendly neo-diner (in a building shared with a dry cleaner and a tanning salon). The menu is full of comforting brasserie options such as steak and fries, luscious deviled eggs, and a seriously rich croquet madame, but you can also keep it simple with a burger or bibb salad. Bonus: they do a great job of catering to gluten-free and vegan diners.