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INSIDER: East Boston

Eastie is far less picturesque than the North End, and that's why the cheap, authentic ethnic food is here. In the '60s and '70s, Italians ruled, but now a wave of Mexicans, Salvadorans and Peruvians is staking a claim. A holdover from the Italians' heyday: Santarpio's Pizza (113 Chelsea St., 617-567-9871, http://www.santarpiospizza.com). Anchovies are about as out there as it gets on this menu. The pies are basic -- pepperoni, peppers and sausage and extra cheese -- and every one is greasily delicious. Be ready to order when the waitress comes; the staff doesn't gladly suffer tourists' hemming and hawing. If pizza isn't your thing, there's also skewered lamb and sausage. Pizzas, $8.50 to $18; grilled meats, $4 to $5 per skewer.

Not far away, Angela's Cafe (131 Lexington St., 617-567-4972), a cheery red-walled spot, transports guests to cook Angela Atenco Lopez's home state of Puebla, Mexico. Ask Angela's son and manager, Luis, for advice, or order the gorditas (fat little corn tortillas topped with shredded meat and crumbled cheese), any of the moles and a cool glass of horchata. Entrees $10.95 to $12.95.

Photo Ops

TOURIST: Citgo sign

In full view of Fenway Park and the finish line of the Boston Marathon, the illuminated Citgo sign is a landmark of Boston's skyline.

INSIDER: Zakim Bridge

An estimated 200,000 people showed up in the rain to walk across the Leonard P. Zakim Bunker Hill Bridge when it was christened in 2002. The soaring bridge, which was featured in the recent films "War of the Worlds" and "The Departed," is the crown jewel of the Big Dig, a more-than-decade-long effort to tame Boston's traffic. In a new, greener world, the cable-stayed bridge is rapidly replacing the oil company's flashing logo as the symbol of Boston. You'll drive on the bridge if you're heading to the beach towns of the North Shore or south to Interstate 95, but the Zakim is best appreciated outside your vehicle. Head to quaint Charlestown Square for the perfect photo op. At night, the bridge is illuminated and glows a pale shade of blue.

Sports

TOURIST : Fenway Park

The "curse" has been reversed, but Bostonians have shown that it's not just underdogs they love rooting for. The Red Sox are as beloved as ever, and their famous ballpark is considered sacred ground.

INSIDER: Gillette Stadium

There's really no replacing Fenway. None. Zip. Zero. But Boston sports fanatics (including scores of young women) have recently taken a shine to their soccer team, the New England Revolution. Yes, Gillette Stadium, 30 miles outside the city in Foxboro, lacks the charm of Fenway. But like the Sox, the Revs appeal to Boston's love of the underdog. Until 2007, the Revs had the distinction of being the only Major League Soccer team formed before 2005 not to win a major trophy. They downed FC Dallas in 2007 to win the U.S. Open Cup. Now, fans hope the team is on a roll. The Revs season runs from April to October and, unlike with the Red Sox, mere mortals can still get tickets. The team plays D.C. United on May 29.

· One Patriot Pl., Foxboro, http://www.revolutionsoccer.net. Tickets $19 to $37.

Jane Black, a former resident of Boston, is a reporter for The Post's Food section.