Makena Gera

Research Editor

mgera@bostonmagazine.com

Home & Property

Found Art: Trash to Treasure

Artist Liliana Marquez turns leftover architecture samples into geometric works of art.

Home & Property

Heading Home: Reaching New Heights

Interior designer Peter Zucco dreams up a sleek kitchen for his industrial Chelsea loft.

Home & Property

On the Market: An Expansive New Seabury Retreat with Private Beach Access

A guest house, pool, and sweeping views are just a few of this home’s amenities.

Weddings

As Luck Would Have It

After the pandemic upended their original plans, a bride and groom find a perfectly personal setting for tying the knot.

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Home & Property

On the Market: A North End Penthouse with a Private Terrace

Marble fireplaces, well-appointed wood accents, and exposed brick fill this three-floor condo with historical charm.

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Restaurants

Where to Get Hot Cocktails around Boston this Winter

Warm your bones with spiced hot toddies, Skrewball peanut butter hot chocolate, Irish coffees, and more.

Home & Property

New England Made: In the Reeds

Vermont-based weaver Alexa Rivera fashions classic baskets and contemporary vessels in her Burlington studio.

Arts & Entertainment

Boston’s (First) Van Gogh Immersive Exhibition Is Finally Open

And yes, the immersive experience is pretty darn cool.

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Travel

12 Gorgeous Lighthouses to Visit along the Massachusetts Coast

From the north shore to the tip of the Cape, take a trip to one of these picturesque coastal lights.

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City Life

Root for These Massachusetts Athletes in the Tokyo Summer Olympics

Team USA boasts 20 Boston-area athletes—including the men’s rugby team captain, eight rowers, and a duo of soccer sisters.

"Slave Narrative of Willie Mae"
Arts & Entertainment

How to Honor Juneteenth in Boston This Weekend

Organizations around Boston are observing Juneteenth throughout the weekend, with everything from pop-up markets to film screenings, virtual talks, dance parties, and more.

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Arts & Entertainment

The Best Places to Play Mini Golf near Boston

Practice your putt-putt skills at these 18 hole courses.

Home & Property

Found Art: Out of the Blue

Photographer Susan Murie experiments with an antique printing method.

Restaurants

Where to Find the Best Cupcakes in Boston Right Now

Here’s where to satisfy your taste for the sweet life.

Restaurants

Where to Find the Best Dominican Food in Boston Right Now

From chimichurris in Jamaica Plain to empanadas in East Boston, here’s where to go for Dominican-style dishes that pack a flavorful punch.