"Speaking of bagels, Mamaleh’s gives the time-honored tradition of the Jewish deli an enlivening reboot in Cambridge's Kendall Square. Mamaleh’s baked goods are some of the best in the city, so you’ll have to walk up to the takeout counter to see what’s in store that day. Don't miss the moist, rich chocolate rugelach; savory cheese blintzes and potato latkes shine as sides, and you’ll need to invest in a fish plate with all the fixings. Of the seven choices, the house lox (brined, not smoked) is a staple, served with a bagel or bialy, cream cheese (go for the scallion), and all the trappings. New, too, is a secondary spot in Brookline and a shiny stall in the High Street Place food hall to fuel your days adventuring downtown." - Paul Rubio, Elizabeth Wellington, Nathan Tavares