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Ian Dartley

A yellow cocktail is presented in a glass box full of smoke.
Restaurants

D16, a ‘Very Moody, Very Sexy’ Cocktail Lounge, Opens in an Old Police Precinct

“We’re really excited about the smoke cage,” teases the general manager of this Back Bay bar from the team behind the Black Rose and Clerys.

A dimly lit bar glows red and is decorated with records hanging on wood-paneled walls.
Restaurants

Desnuda Cocina and Bar Brings Music and Vibes to Tremont Street

Another listening lounge opens in Boston’s South End, this time with ceviche and giraffe-print banquettes.

A chef stands in front of a restaurant with an awning that reads Contessa, his arms crossed, unsmiling.
Restaurants

Contessa Cofounder Mario Carbone on Meatballs, Boston’s North End, and More

More than three years in, Major Food Group’s wildly acclaimed sky-high Italian destination is still going strong.

Home & Property

Real Estate Showdown: A Classic Cape in Needham vs. an Arts and Crafts-Style J.P. Home

It’s amazing what a few miles can do to the market. This month, we compare a cheery green home west of Boston with a three-story Jamaica Plain residence.

Overhead view of a bowl of fried eggplant, hummus, pickled onions, hard boiled eggs, cucumbers, and more.
Restaurants

The Hummus Shop Opens on Beacon Hill

The “micro restaurant” is the next step for a food truck that’s been delighting Boston for the past few years.

Trays of barbecue food sit on a wooden table with cocktails, beer, and a pickleball paddle in the background.
Restaurants

New York’s Pig Beach BBQ to Open in Southie’s PKL Pickleball Venue

Starting in October, fuel up for your match with pulled pork shoulder, beef brisket, and fried chicken.