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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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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.

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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.

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Zurito, a Love Letter to Pintxo Bars, Debuts on Beacon Hill

The tribute to Spanish Basque Country is the latest restaurant from power trio Jamie Bissonnette, Babak Bina, and Andy Cartin, who opened Downtown Crossing’s Somaek earlier this year.

A round, golden brown pastry is topped with shredded chicken, carrot chunks, and peas.
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Where to Find the Best Pot Pies around Boston

There’s a reason it’s the ultimate comfort food. Bookmark these picks for gravy-drenched-chicken classics, plus a couple curveballs.

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Sneak Peek: Mimi’s Chūka Diner Opens Soon in Somerville

Japanese-Chinese cuisine meets American diner influences in this forthcoming restaurant from a longtime pop-up.

Shrimps sit in a light broth full of herbs and sliced radishes.
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Where to Eat in Greater Boston in November 2024

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

Clams, fries, and a glass of Guinness are displayed on a dark wooden table in front of colorful stained glass.
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The Lenox Hotel Restaurants Are Reborn

An Irish pub and a cocktail bar reopen today, with a third restaurant on the way early next year.

Raw salmon is plated with herb garnishes, sliced kumquats, and a green sauce dripped artistically on the plate.
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Where to Eat in Boston’s Suburbs

A few favorites, old and new, that are worth the drive from the city.

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Spy Bar Brings the ‘Listening Lounge’ Trend to the South End

From the team behind the Beehive and Cósmica, the Revolution Hotel spot is the latest version of a new-to-Boston trend that dates to 1950s Japan.

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Taste Event Sneak Peek: Here’s What You’ll Be Eating

Get your tickets now for the November 7 event, our biggest food shindig of the year.

A slice of cheesecake has a coffee cake-style crumbly topping, with pickled cranberry garnish. It sits in a swirl of caramel.
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Where to Eat Nostalgic Desserts in Greater Boston

Fudgy chocolate cakes, skillet cookies, and even a cheesecake-coffee cake hybrid.

A spread of Thai dishes cover a light wooden table.
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Thaiger Den Brings Upscale Thai to Malden

Ancient Thai recipes, modern techniques, and a tom yum-inspired cocktail from the team behind Crying Thaiger.

A brown cocktail with a foamy top is garnished with a cinnamon stick and orange peel.
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Lesser-Known Mexican Spirits Are on Showcase at Boston Bars

Forget tequila—these other Mexican spirits are having a moment in Boston.

Thai-style small plates are spread across a table, including sausage in a bun, dumplings, noodles in a thick orange sauce, and more.
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Can’t Get into These Top 50 Restaurants? Try Their Siblings.

Many of the restaurants on this year’s list also have terrific sibling spots worth a visit.

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The Top 10 New Restaurants in Greater Boston

From a Vietnamese rooftop bar to a popular Uyghur eatery to a luxe Italian blockbuster, these ten newcomers electrified this year’s dining scene.