Every icon has to start somewhere, right? Rookie food players, this list is for you.

photo by: Sara Shepherd

Hakata Tonkotsu Shoyu Ramen, with pork belly, at Ramen Bowls

photo by: Sara Shepherd

Bahn Mizza at Limestone Pizza Kitchen + Bar

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Assorted Mexican street tacos from Taco Zone

photo by: Nadia Imafidon

Homemade marshmallow at The Roost, 920 Massachusetts St. Add to any beverage order for just an extra $1 or enjoy as a snack.

photo by: Mike Yoder

The bar snacks menu at Merchants Pub & Plate, 746 Massachusetts St., includes, from left, Pickled Peppers (sweet peppadews filled with candied cashews and herbed goat cheese), House Marinated Olives and Buffalo Chicken Meatballs (tossed in wing sauce and served with Boursin cream). They're pictured with a glass of Green Flash Imperial Red Rye.

photo by: Photo courtesy of Megan Do

Smoked trout crostini from 715