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Buffalo chicken pizza at Ernesto’s

Buffalo chicken pizza at Ernesto’s
The location of this Boston mainstay at Assembly Row, opened in 2015, is careful to warn customers that they’re at risk of getting a great deal.

Veggie patty at Chatty Patty

Veggie patty at Chatty Patty
$3 Yes, this is take two on Chatty Patty (and take three on the Eastern Edge Food Hall). But empanadas, calzones, pasties, turnovers: I love them all, especially affordable ones, and the variety of...

H Mart baked sweet potato

H Mart baked sweet potato
The skin of H Mart’s baked sweet potato is crispy and slightly charred; the inside tastes of caramel and umami, and is so soft it’s nearly mashed.

Chorizo taco at Los Tacos Hermanos

Chorizo taco at Los Tacos Hermanos
I’ve loved the idea of chorizo more than a lot of the chorizo I’ve eaten. This perfect taco goes its own way with a chorizo so mild it was shocking.

Lemon blueberry scone at Vinal Bakery

Lemon blueberry scone at Vinal Bakery
American scones can be dry and crumbly, a clumsy exaggeration of the savory British version of this cousin to the biscuit. Vinal dodges the dry.

Shrimp hand pie at Chatty Patty

Shrimp hand pie at Chatty Patty
These Caribbean-style patties come out sizzling, with the kind of grease sheen that signals you’re about to enjoy yourself.

Grilled cheese at Juicy Jay’s

Grilled cheese at Juicy Jay’s
This is the grilled cheese you’re thinking of: American and cheddar between slices of buttered brioche bread, right in an affordable comfort food sweet spot.

Herb roasted potatoes at Veggie Grill

Herb roasted potatoes at Veggie Grill
A visit that started off poorly, with an $8 burger that was secretly a $12 burger. Things got better when searching the menu for side dishes.