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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A collage of six photos of food and restaurant interiors represents the most-read food stories of the year.
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The Top 10 Most-Popular Dining Stories of 2024

Here’s the Boston food news you couldn’t get enough of this year.

Eggs, sausage, bacon, and more.
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The Ultimate Guide to Breakfast in Boston

From power eggs to waffle wonders, here’s where to eat the most important meal of the day.

Plates of sliced steak with fries on a restaurant kitchen pass.
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News Bites: A Steak Frites Restaurant Has Arrived

Plus, one vegan door closes and another opens, Brookline’s getting a caviar-filled café, and more food news for the week.

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The Best New England Food and Drink Subscriptions

The gift that keeps giving: regular shipments of gourmet coffee, spices, butter, cheese, and more.

Lasagna with cheese melting on the top sits in a pool of tomato sauce in a shallow bowl.
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Standard Italian Debuts in the Fenway with Big Martinis and Fresh Pasta

Eastern Standard gets a new sibling and neighbor, restaurateur Garrett Harker’s first foray into Italian.

A sandwich with deli meats and cheese piled on focaccia sits on a plate on an orange countertop.
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Russ & Mimi’s, a Neighborhood Market, Opens in Roslindale Soon

Sparkling wines, muffulettas, and gourmet snacks will be within walking distance of the commuter rail.

A pint of beer is in a glass with Democracy Brewing branding, including imagery of a handshake over hops.
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Democracy Brewing Will Expand to East Boston in 2025

The worker-owned downtown brewpub will add winemaking at its new location.

People dine in a glamorous restaurant with servers in white dinner jackets. Subtle Christmas decorations are hanging up.
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Where to Indulge in Holiday Lunch in Boston

Here’s the 2024 rundown on special weekday lunch menus available around the city this holiday season, featuring luxurious steaks, seafood, and lots more.

A restaurant with shiny red booths is decorated for Christmas with a tree and tons of ornament-bedecked garlands covering the ceiling.
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The Ultimate Holiday Guide to Eating, Drinking, and Merrymaking in Boston

Where to find the best holiday cocktail pop-ups, hot chocolate bars, Santa teas, highly decorated restaurants, and ski-lodge-inspired winter patios in and around the city.

An ornately decorated restaurant interior with greens, reds, and lots of floral accents.
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Where to Eat in Greater Boston in December 2024

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

Slices of Roman al taglio pizza and Italian liqueurs and spritzes cover a table.
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Cambridge Cocktail Bar Brick & Mortar to Become Italian Aperitivo Bar

Owners Avery Appleton and Gary Strack are revamping the acclaimed 13-year-old spot into Acqua & Bocca, debuting in early 2025.

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27 Great Gifts for Fun Food People: Kitchenware, Merch, and More

From “emotional support pierogi” fanny packs to Fluff prints, our food editor’s recommendations for some excellent presents to give family and friends this holiday season.

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The Best Local Gifts You Can Eat

Add these New England-made sauces, spices, sweet treats, and more to your shopping list this holiday season.

Overhead view of a table full of upscale Greek dishes, mostly seafood, with various condiments and cocktails.
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News Bites: Coastal Greek Restaurant Kaia Opens in the South End

Plus, Levain Bakery expands to the Seaport with giant cookies, a swanky basement lounge opens in an old police precinct, and more food news for the week.

A man uses chopsticks to eat noodles from a bowl.
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News Bites: “Somebody Feed Phil” Comes to Boston

Plus, pintxos arrive on Beacon Hill, a French-inspired bistro debuts in Salem, and more food news for the week.