Take a load off at a local standby that deals in weekday happy hour — discounted drinks and appetizers are offered from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday — and American cuisine (fried chicken, burgers, brownie sundaes) served in a laid-back environment.

This local restaurant group prepares a little bit of everything, offering up meals ranging from pulled pork sandwiches and rotisserie chicken, to knife-and-fork experiences such as fried pork chops, and Creole salmon.

Get a taste of South America via selections including anticucho (grilled beef heart) and the Chinese-Peruvian delicacy known as arroz chaufa (fried rice).Peru’s also serves rotisserie chicken, fried yucca, ceviche, and assorted tacos.

This budding local chain boasts nearly a dozen locations. The restaurant blends traditional Peruvian dishes including stewed short ribs (seco de res) and chicken sauteed with tomato and onion (pollo saltado) with familiar grab-and-go fare (burritos, gyros, steak and cheese subs). There is also a selection of salads, along with many veggie-friendly sides.

This vegan stronghold delivers a variety of meat-free creations via daily specials — think: soy-based mac and cheese, curried tofu, and lentil loaf — as well as on its DIY hot bar and salad station. There’s also fruit smoothies and cold-pressed juices to choose from.

The spot for fans of all-day breakfast serves pancakes, waffles, combination dishes, and egg-based sandwiches from open to close. Salads, burgers, and fried fare (chicken wings, fish and chips) round out the menu.

This homespun tribute to Jamaican and Trinidadian cooking features delicacies including codfish cakes, spiced goat with roti, and oxtail stew. Easily approachable offerings range from appetizers such as fried plantains, and beef patties to mains like shrimp fried rice.