Chef and owner Matt Louis has some hard-won bragging rights: He’s a two-time James Beard Award Best Chef, Northeast semifinalist and a three-time Food & Wine nominee for The People’s Best New Chef. Sample his super-flavorful and unexpected New England-style tapas, and you’ll taste what all the fuss is about. From Salt & Vinegar Frites, which we assumed would be potatoes but what arrived was a twist on fried hasty pudding made with locally grown and milled cornmeal, to luscious Chicken Cacciatore, and fresh Heirloom Tomatoes with sumac vinaigrette—you’ll never get a boring bite. Stop in for a drink and snack, or a parade of small plates you can call dinner—it’s always warm service, good vibes, and a pleasant sock to the taste buds.