There's a reason foodies are flocking to Tony Maws's sprawling new digs in Central Square: The exquisite locavore grub is guaranteed to fascinate, even when it wanders too far afield.
Ana Sortun's new Middle Eastern bakery and café Sofra specializes in morsels of a certain variety. (The kind that's impossible to stop shoveling into your mouth.)
Tradition reigns at Estragon, Julio de Haro's new temple to classic tapas. But for adventurous palates, the unusual dishes are head-and-cheeks above the rest.
Liberty Hotel hot spot Scampo marks Lydia Shire's return to the Boston dining scene, powered by robust Italian fare, a vibrant personality, and plenty of garlic and butter.