Best of Boston

You’d never know it from the outside, but the Buddhist Society, between Harvard and Central squares, is an oasis of peace, zen, and—great food! Start of with a little mind-clearing in the meditation room, pick up some literature about spiritual happiness, then settle in the beautiful tea room, sip superb tea ($5 “donation” per pot), and snarf up eye-opening snacks ($3 “donation”). Nine to five will never be the same.