It’s only been a couple years since Ōmori Izakaya debuted in Brookline Village, but the Japanese pub has already expanded to Malden, where its booze-friendly snacks, particularly yakitori and kushiyaki (skewers of grilled meats), are making a splash. There’s plenty of sushi, too. Keep an eye out for lunch specials and shochu-based cocktails.

Those who have followed chef Dan Bazzinotti’s career from Bisq to Eataly know that his charcuterie is a must. He’s at the helm of new Magoun Square restaurant and music venue Premiere on Broadway, showcasing a mix of house-made and imported charcuterie, local cheeses, and more on a big antipasti board alongside a menu of Italian-American hits. Longtime fans also know to seek out Bazzinotti’s Peruvian beef hearts; at Premiere, one can add them to the gnocchi dish, which is served with corn and smoked ricotta.

Pop-up-turned-restaurant Littleburg is a tiny vegan takeout and meal delivery spot in a sort of hidden Somerville garage. If that doesn’t immediately sound like your thing, give it a chance anyway: Drawing inspiration from Mediterranean food, Littleburg serves vegan food unlike any you’ve tried before, the kind that’ll make even the most ardent carnivore happily forego meat for a meal.

Leave the cellphone at home: It’s not allowed at Zuzu’s Petals, a new wine and dessert bar in Inman Square that wants you to live in the moment, sipping a glass of something special while digging into irresistible versions of classic desserts like tiramisu and creme brulee. (Keep an eye out: Souffle might join the menu too.)

The Boston area has plenty of ramen options, but diners are always eager to welcome one more. One of the newest additions is Menya Jiro, a Japan-based chain with a Brooklyn location and two more planned for the Boston area. Menya Jiro’s broth is made from both pork and chicken (although a miso vegetable base is also available), and chashu pork is a main ingredient. Diners can accompany their ramen with sides like pork belly buns and takoyaki.

There’s a little bit of something for everyone — locals and tourists alike — at Boston’s newest food hall, Hub Hall, located at the Hub on Causeway development right by TD Garden. There are 18 food and drink vendors, including a number of Boston classics, such as Mike’s Pastry, Monica’s Mercato, and Sullivan’s Castle Island, not to mention newer local groups like Smoke Shop BBQ, Cusser’s Roast Beef & Seafood, and Greco.

On Nantucket, the Nautilus has long been a coveted reservation; its seasonal menu, which draws from a wide net of Asian and Latin influences, is a hit, as are its cocktails. It now has a counterpart in Boston’s Seaport District, Nautilus Pier 4, featuring nautical vibes, waterfront views, and a familiar-but-not-identical selection of Nautilus top hits and new additions. There are shiso hand rolls with black bass tartare, for example, as well as spicy Sichuan-style dandan noodles, XO clam tagliatelle, and whole roasted Peking duck.

Whether one is looking to sip rosé at a bar and snack on chowder flatbread or have a fancy date night over a caviar-and-shellfish tower or host a seafood-filled private event, Back Bay newcomer the Banks Fish House wants to fill pretty much all seafood-related dining needs. Sibling to nearby steakhouse Grill 23, the Banks hits similar upscale notes (but don’t worry — there’s also some fried seafood for a real New England-y feel). And make note for the winter: There are multiple fireplaces.

Hunter’s Kitchen & Bar is Boston’s newest spot where one can eat chicken and waffles, gumbo, and shrimp and grits among taxidermy, fireplaces, and other hunter’s lodge-inspired decor. Located in the former Junction space, it comes from the team behind Lincoln Tavern, Loco Taqueria, Capo, and Fat Baby, which basically owns all of South Boston at this point.