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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Restaurants

The James Beard Foundation Announces 2023 Award Winners

Boston came home empty-handed, but the area had some incredible talent showcased in the semifinalist and nominee rounds this year.

Restaurants

Where to Find the Greatest Espresso Martinis in Greater Boston

Caffeine and booze, together in one perfect drink.

A small bar features 8 translucent amber stools, ash wood, and a dark blue backbar.
Restaurants

The Koji Club, Boston’s Fantastic Sake Bar, Gets National Acclaim

The rest of the country is catching onto one of our best new bars, thanks to recent highlights in Esquire and Condé Nast Traveler.

A sign board on a brick wall says Welcome to Deep Cuts.
Arts & Entertainment

Deep Cuts Livens up Medford Square with Music, Sandwiches, and More

After several smaller incarnations, the something-for-everybody venue, brewery, and restaurant has found a location big enough for all its ambitions.

Home-cooked steak tips and green beans on a blue plate.
Restaurants

How to Cook New England Steak Tips at Home

It’s not rocket science, but it does require a little know-how. Here’s how the pros do it.

Steak tips, salad, and cherry peppers sit on a plate on a restaurant table, with a glass of soda and its bottle sitting to the site.
Restaurants

The Ultimate Guide to Greater Boston’s Tastiest Steak Tips

From old-school classics to newer twists, here are 16 of the top tips in town.

Restaurants

The Mysterious Origins of Steak Tips, a Uniquely New England Dish

We spoke with two dozen chefs, culinary historians, and butchers to get to the bottom (sirloin) of it.

A nightclub looks like a cave with stone walls and draping plants. Lounge seating features tropical plant patterns.
Restaurants

Descend into a Hidden World at Caveau, Boston’s New Nightlife Destination

The newest sibling to Yvonne’s and Lolita is here, and you’re going to want to dance.

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Restaurants

Boston Is Officially Welcoming Dogs to Restaurant Patios and Beer Gardens

The city is accepting applications now for its new “Dog Friendly Spaces” variance.

A jazz club features a variety of eye-catching light fixtures and gold palm leaves at the top of large black columns.
Restaurants

Grace by Nia Brings Jazz, Soul, and Comfort Food to the Seaport

From Darryl’s Corner Bar & Kitchen owner Nia Grace and Big Night comes a gorgeous live music venue, restaurant, and bar, opening May 11.

A sandwich with bright purple beets and a side of pickles is accompanied by a foamy cocktail with a stripe of poppyseeds as garnish.
Restaurants

Lehrhaus Brings Flavors of the Jewish Diaspora to Somerville

Not to mention an extraordinarily fun cocktail list—and community space for learning.

A Thai salad with shrimp, pomelo, slivers of chili
Restaurants

Mahaniyom, a Thai Gem in Brookline Village, Is Getting a ‘Playful’ Sibling

Merai will feature a cocktail bar and a menu that uses “Thai flavors as a tool to celebrate different cuisines.”

Restaurants

Widespread Workplace Toxicity Alleged Under Acclaimed Boston Chef Barbara Lynch

The New York Times and The Boston Globe both published stories today citing over a dozen former employees of the Barbara Lynch Collective, alleging years of verbal and physical harassment.

A man and a woman wearing chef's aprons and baseball caps smile, standing in front of an outdoor food pop-up setup.
Restaurants

A Sicilian Pizza Shop Is Opening at the Speedway in Brighton

The two-year-old Pizza Project pop-up is getting its own storefront.

A thick cheeseburger with tomato and lettuce is accompanied by thick steak fries.
Restaurants

Encore Boston Harbor’s Acclaimed Steakhouse Gets a Little Sibling

Medium Rare Lounge opens on April 12 with a menu that includes a dry-aged burger, wagyu pigs in a blanket, a raw bar, and a giant dessert platter.