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Eat, Drink, and Be Married

The best sports for your pre- and post-wedding fetes.

The Return of the Nightlife King

The Return of the Nightlife King

Once upon a time, Seth Greenberg reigned over a glittery club scene that upended the bar-hopping habits of stodgy old Boston. Now the prodigal impresario has returned. Can he bring that magic back?

Reconsidering Todd English

Twenty years after Olives exploded onto the scene in a hail of garnishes and shaved truffle, its celebrity-chef founder has gone from golden boy to tourist-feeding hack in the eyes of Boston’s food establishment. Problem is, we’ve been judging him by the wrong measures all along.

Here’s a roundup of Food Editor Amy Traverso’s favorite pizzas in the city.

New England is famous for many things, but few are more legendary than the lobster roll. Sweet or salty, mayo-laced or butter-basted, served atop brioche or nestled within a bun, our region’s best-loved dish comes in many forms and flavors. Food editor Amy Traverso set out on a somewhat precarious coastal quest, logging more than 700 miles from Massachusetts to Maine (and digesting a lifetime’s worth of lobster), to suss out perfection.

For Boston restaurateur Gary Sullivan, water views, a spacious deck, and a simple, homegrown menu do a party make.

Eat well for a great price at the Super Hunger Brunch, a two-day event that offers prix fixe meals to customers and supports the Greater Boston Food Bank.

Year of the Cow

Boston’s already got a glut of steakhouses, and now even cutting-edge chefs are going into the meat-and-potatoes business. What’s driving the beef bonanza, and what it means for our hard-won reputation as a great dining town.

A popular Harvard Square hangout brings its upscale grilled pizzas to the Fenway. Can arugula flatbread take on the fabled frank?

We kick off an exciting new restaurant season with a lineup of fresh eateries to taste this fall.