Among the best of the odd yet delightful pies is Ms. Piggy’s Fig, a whirlwind of blended cheeses, Black Mission figs, prosciutto di Parma, vincotto, and toasted pistachio gremolata. Read more.
The falafel itself is delicious, cumin-scented, crisp on the outside, and properly cooked on the inside. But it’s the varied toppings bar that makes this the best falafel sandwich in town, Read more.
Order from the ever-changing chalkboard menu — perhaps some spicy caramel popcorn, bread and butter, or a charcuterie platter from chef-owners Diana Kudajarova and Tse Wei Lim. Read more.
The people behind the Blue Room and Central Bottle try to pass a passion for wine along to patrons. A quirky list of unusual varietals focuses on specific regions and producers.
This Latin and Caribbean tapas joint is one of the best date-night restaurants around: stylish, sparkling, modern and romantic. One standout is the carne mechada, a Puerto Rican version of pot roast. Read more.
Owner Stephen Silverman describes his whole-grain organic crust as “somewhere between Rome and New York.” Dessert pizzas might be sprinkled with cinnamon sugar or with chocolate-hazelnut spread.
What a joy to find vegetables so beautifully and simply showcased on a restaurant table. With roasted squash, each ingredient is cooked to its ideal point, a portrait of the bounty of the season. Read more.
Try the Prime Burger, a beefy grilled 10-ounce patty on a toasted sesame bun with pickles, caramelized onions, cheddar, and house-made Russian dressing. One of Boston's best burgers. Read more.
History is on the menu at Kitchen. Lobster Thermidor may be from 1894, but it certainly doesn’t taste old. It’s a rich casserole of lobster meat and much more. Decadent and delicious. Read more.
Try the Fried Maine Lobster in Caramel sauce. Critic Devra First raves"the flavors swirl into a cosmic weirdness that seems inspired equally by Vietnam, New England, and the kingdom of Bong-landia." Read more.
The new hearth oven truly earns its keep is something humble: roast chicken, redolent of rosemary and pepper, served in a cast-iron skillet with potatoes. Also hard to beat: pulled pork flatbread. Read more.
The Painted Burro is more Latin American than classic Mexican, though grilled fish and meat and moles — all made with really fresh ingredients — fill the menu here.
Bringing a splash of 1920s glamour to pub-filled Davis Square, Saloon’s bartenders wear suspenders and ties, while waitresses sport jazzy cocktail dresses.
A standout at Sepal’s third and newest location is the crispy falafel sandwich, a toasted pita rolled around salad, homemade hummus, and chickpea rounds green with fresh herbs.
Annin dofu isn’t tofu but a panna cotta-like custard, made with agar agar rather than gelatin. Wobbly, rich with cream, lightly almond flavored, it is a perfect, cooling end to a meal. Read more.
A ramen chef from Japan opened Yume Wo Katare in Cambridge’s Porter Square. The name means “tell me your dreams."
Popcorn goes gourmet in the Burlington Mall with unexpected concoctions such as the excellent dill pickle and marshmallow. With their emphasis on custom combos, you can order them in the same bag.
Washington, D.C.’s superstar cupcakery has finally migrated north to Boston, bringing a luscious Red Velvet cupcake topped with vanilla cream cheese frosting and a charming red-fondant heart.
The no-frills menu of tacos, nachos, and chili is paired with a thoughtful list of tequila and mescal here, but a tongue-tingling Dallas spicy beef taco is the star.
Taste the tropics in the chocolate coconut almonds, roasted with dark Belgium chocolate plus toasted and raw coconut.
At the Brookline favorite’s new Kendall location is the pistachio croissant, made extra decadent with an additional round of butter folded in, house-prepared pistachio paste, and toasted pistachios.
