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 Boston Restaurant Openings, Summer 2023
A running list of notable restaurant openings in and around Boston this season, serving everything from swanky steaks in Charlestown to churro ice cream sandwiches downtown.
Oklahoma Burgers, Frozen Drinks, and Creative Comfort Food Arrive in Allston
Stillwater’s Sarah Wade debuts her second restaurant, Sloane’s, with daily brunch and lots of fun.
The Most Exciting Rooftop Bars and Restaurants in Boston
Head to a sky-high cocktail bar in Back Bay, a brewery roof deck in Dorchester, or a swanky hot spot in South Boston.
Get Ready to Eat, Drink, and Celebrate at the 2023 Best of Boston Soirée
Here’s what you’ll be eating at Roadrunner in Brighton on August 9.
Greetings from Mushroom City: Bar Vlaha Highlights a Less Familiar Regional Greek Cuisine
Four months in, Brookline’s hottest restaurant continues to draw crowds while showcasing mountainous central and northern Greece in a loving ode to the Vlach people.
A New Umbria Debuts in Boston with Hearty Steaks and a Rooftop Lounge
It’s a North End revamp of a five-story downtown restaurant and club that closed in 2017.
Barbie-Themed Parties, Drinks, and Food Specials in Boston
Whether you’re a Barbie or just Ken (or even Allan), let’s go party at these local restaurants and bars to celebrate the release of Greta Gerwig’s Barbie.
Hobgoblin Arrives in Downtown Boston, Steeped in Mysticism, Thai Flavors, and Jazz
The gastropub and piano bar opens July 14 in the former Stoddard’s space.
Savr Debuts in the Seaport with Cozy Bistro Vibes
Head to the luxurious St. Regis Residences for steak, seafood, pasta, and plenty of whiskey.
The Eaves Brings Creative Vietnamese Food to Somerville
Tucked away in an intimate, unique space, the new Somerville restaurant—or is it a bar?—feels like home, whether home is New England or Vietnam.
Best of Boston 2023 Is Here, and It’s Full of Food
Here’s a look at the restaurant winners—and some other food- and drink-related businesses—for this year’s awards.
16 Places to Find Greater Boston’s Most Delicious Cookies
Classic chocolate chip, chewy almond, ice-cream-and-cookie sandwiches, and so much more.
Where to Eat Spectacular Seafood around Boston This Summer
From no-frills fried-fish shacks to high-end omakase destinations, 19 local seafood restaurants you have to try this summer.
Jody Adams to Open Italian Restaurant La Padrona at Raffles Boston
The restaurant joins the food and beverage lineup at the forthcoming hotel and residential property.
Making Waffles from Phetchabun to Cambridge: A Daughter’s Love, via Brunch
Central Square restaurant Mâe Asian Eatery debuts a brunch menu that marries Thai and American classics.