Cast Iron Kitchen

Good food finally comes to Maynard, land of dive bars and sub shops. The kitchen and staff aim to please. "Little plates" globe-trot with pork taquitos and Catalonian toast. "Bigger plates" focus on foolproof classics like baked ziti and beef short ribs. A respectable beer list rounds out the menu.

177 Main Street, Maynard, 978-897-2897, castironkitchen.net