Rachel Leah Blumenthal

Food Editor

Rachel has been covering the Boston-area restaurant scene in various capacities since 2008, including nine years as editor of Eater Boston. A Massachusetts native, she currently resides in Medford with her husband, sons, cat, and too many (mostly dead) plants. When not writing about food, she's playing music or buying yet another cookbook she'll never use.

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The Ultimate Guide to Massachusetts’ Tastiest Edibles

Welcome to Grassachusetts, where the cannabis-infused options are downright gourmet.

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Korean Street Food Meets NYC Bodega Culture at Nowon

The New York-based Korean-American restaurant opens in the Seaport with “legendary” cheeseburgers and late-night dreams.

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We Can’t Wait for These Greater Boston Restaurant Openings in 2025

Plus, forthcoming bars, breweries, cafés, and wasabi martinis.

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The Top Wine Bars in Greater Boston

From Champagne in a Downtown food hall to a basement natural wine nook in Back Bay, here are the coziest local places for snacks and sips.

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Three Greater Boston Restaurants Land 2025 James Beard Nominations

Sarma’s Cassie Piuma, Urban Hearth’s Erin Miller, and Brookline bar Merai could take home a prize in June.

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Where to Eat in Greater Boston in April 2025

New and exciting restaurants to check out, plus new reasons to visit older spots.

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Here’s Where to Find the Top Doughnuts in Boston

The best local spots for a stacked box of a dozen or a sweet brunch treat.

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Our Wildly Comprehensive Guide to Eating and Drinking in Fenway

Bring your Green Monster-sized appetite to these home run spots serving lobster rolls, bouncy udon, pig roasts, and lots more.

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Malden’s Phat Thaiger Feels Like a Party

From wasabi martinis to khao soi maki, this new Japanese-Thai fusion restaurant from the Thaiger Den team beckons diners north of Boston.

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Where to Eat Boston’s Most Delicious Noodles

A slurp-worthy guide to the city’s top Asian noodles, Italian pasta, and everything hand-pulled and house-made in between.

Chef Carolina Curtin's new menu at Yellow Door Taqueria goes beyond tacos.
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The Top Restaurants in Dorchester

The Dot dining scene is flush with exciting offerings: phở, tacos, roti, and so much more.

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Malden’s Cafe Reynard Brews Coffee, Revolution

The north-of-Boston nanoroaster and “worker-owned queer cafe” opens inside Idle Hands Craft Ales.

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The Greatest Irish Pubs in Boston

Find your perfect pint at these consistent favorites—from classics like J.J. Foley’s, to cozy spots like the Druid, to plenty of charming dives.

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Sage, a North End Classic, Is (Sorta) Back

Tony Susi and Jen Matarazzo will open Little Sage this month, an homage to their award-winning Italian restaurant from back in the day.

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What We Lose When We Lose Old-Timey Doughnut Shops

Twin Donuts, a sugary-sweet bit of Allston history, is closing, and that’s a real bummer.