CINDERELLA’S BAR & RESTAURANT
Long beloved for its late-night takeout and delivery options, this Cambridge mainstay has renovated and rethought its approach. The new and improved Cinderella’s menu is still heavy on pizzas, pastas, and calzones, but with the additions of comfort-food entrees, craft beers and cocktails, and a friendly neighborhood vibe. 901 Main St., Central Square, Cambridge, 617-576-0280, www.cinderellasbarand restaurant.com (1/27/16)JAMES REED
EL POTRO MEXICAN BAR & GRILL
The family behind El Potro Mexican Bar & Grill in Somerville and Lowell now have a third location in Malden. All your favorite Mexican comfort foods are here, along with Salvadoran and Tex-Mex dishes to boot. Fish tacos, chile relleno, shrimp ceviche, and a sweet-creamy flan draw crowds. 156 Highland Ave., Malden, 781-605-3120, www.elpotromexican grill.com (2/10/16)ELLEN BHANG
KIMCHI KITCHEN
Homestyle Korean fare is the focus of this no-frills 16-seat spot between Inman Square and East Cambridge, owned by Kyung Hee “Helen’’ Park, an alum of Koreana and Meju. Dig into kimchi fried rice, soft?tofu soup, spicy pork bulgogi, and an excellent bibimbap. 847 Cambridge St., Cambridge, 617-714-3232, www.kimchicambridge.com (1/20/16)E.B.
MAX AND LEO’S ARTISAN PIZZA AT GAME ON FENWAY
Twins Maximilian and Pantaleon Candidus, who own the tiny Max and Leo’s Artisan Pizza in Newton Corner, paired up with Lyons group partners and redid the outmoded 300-seat Game On. The basement level is Blazing Saddles and offers access on non-game nights to the visitors’ batting cage at Fenway Park. The ground level offers outstanding coal-fired pizzas, nachos, wings, and sandwiches. All this served under 16 large, bright screens. 82 Lansdowne St., Fenway, Boston, 617-351-7001, gameon boston.com (2/3/16) SHERYL JULIAN
