Nathan Tavares

Contributor

Nathan Tavares is a Massachusetts native who's been writing about Boston since 2017. His editorial work has appeared in GQ, Esquire, Conde Nast Traveler, Travel + Leisure, Boston magazine, Eater Boston and elsewhere. He is also the author of the sci-fi novels A Fractured Infinity, which the New York Times described as “a very beautiful, tender portrait,” and Welcome to Forever, which was released on March 12, 2024 from Titan Books. You can find more of his work at his website and on Instagram.

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Travel

How to Spend an Excellent Weekend in Portland, Maine

A powerhouse dining scene, hiking trails, and even a cryptid museum call from this quirky city by the sea.

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Restaurants

Meet Boston’s Best Up-and-Coming Chef of 2023

Kendall DaCosta’s supper club, Out of Many One People, is a flavor-packed showcase of Afro-American and Caribbean cuisine that draws influences from near and far.

Restaurants

16 Places to Find Greater Boston’s Most Delicious Cookies

Classic chocolate chip, chewy almond, ice-cream-and-cookie sandwiches, and so much more.

A shiny red whole lobster and crab legs sit on a plate on a wooden restaurant table.
Restaurants

How to Spend a Beautiful Summer Weekend in Charlestown, Rhode Island

Beaches and hiking trails await, not to mention a unique shopping destination, award-winning Indigenous cuisine, and an all-you-can-eat seafood buffet—just a short road trip from Boston.

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Restaurants

Aceituna Grill’s New Cocktail Program Honors Bartending Legend Brother Cleve

Nick Mallia’s Mediterranean-forward mixology pours one out for the late local icon.

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Restaurants

New England’s First “Dog Bar” (!) Comes to Everett

Park-9 unleashes a fetching venue for canines and their humans—and it even features cocktails with dog treat pairings.

City Life

Dorchester’s Renovation Husbands Decorate the White House

Stephen and David St. Russell bring their DIY home-design magic to the People’s House.

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Restaurants

Eight Destination-Worthy Brunch Spots beyond Boston

Tuck into midday meals starring seafood, ube-coconut pancakes, and more—just a short drive from the city.

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Restaurants

Tenderoni’s Skates into the Fenway with Crunchy Pizzas and “Big Disco Energy”

Hustle through the menu of scratch-made pastas, huge salads, and “Italian-American-ish” delights.

A grilled round of porchetta is garnished with chopped herbs and sits on a bed of charred broccolini and a white puree.
Restaurants

SubRosa, a Mediterranean-Inspired Pop-up, Blooms at South End Cocktail Bar Wink & Nod

It’s been a very long break for the venue—and for Louis DiBiccari, the latest chef to helm its culinary residency program.

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Restaurants

Five New Menus to Try in Boston This Weekend

Wander into the colder months with decadent mac and cheese, a new brunch bounty, and more.

Travel

Kick Back with the Artsy Surf Shack Vibe at the Luxe Wanderer Cottages in Kennebunk

Borrow one of the free cruiser bikes to explore, too.

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Restaurants

This New Portland Restaurant Is a Love Letter to Local Food

Housed in a historical building rebuilt brick-by-brick on the waterfront, Twelve tantalizes with a dozen-plus reasons to dine in Maine.

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Travel

A New Boutique Hotel on Nantucket Offers a Gorgeous Connection to the Past

Inspirations bloom at Blue Iris, from Portuguese influences to its link to a former artist colony.

Restaurants

The Tastiest Food Trucks to Try Around Boston This Summer

Hop on a moveable feast of sunny Haitian cuisine, hot-pressed Brazilian hot dogs, and more.