At Tangierino in Charlestown, chef de cuisine Abdelhadi Zoubir braises boneless short ribs for hours with stock, wine, cinnamon, nutmeg, and a reduction of prunes. The sweet and savory dish, available as an appetizer or an entree, comes with whole roasted prunes, sesame seeds, and roasted asparagus.  —  Rachel Travers

TANGIERINO 83 Main Street, Charlestown, 617-242-6009, tangierino.com