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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Where to Find the Best Dominican Food in Greater Boston
From chimis in Jamaica Plain to empanadas in East Boston, here’s where to go for Dominican dishes that pack a flavorful punch.
Where to Eat near Boston’s TD Garden
Before you head to a concert or game, fuel up with ramen from a celebrity chef, top-notch burgers and shakes, and more in and around Boston’s West End.
Where to Eat in Greater Boston in February 2024
New and exciting restaurants to check out, plus new reasons to visit older spots.
Mothership, a Family-Friendly Restaurant Full of Comfort Food, Lands in Cambridge
The Revival Cafe & Kitchen team’s six-years-in-the-works restaurant is open in Alewife, and there’s shuffleboard, lava cake, and café-inspired cocktails.
The James Beard Foundation’s 2024 Semifinalist List Is Here
Two local wine bars make the cut, plus Dorchester’s Comfort Kitchen gets a nod in the coveted Best New Restaurant category.
Where to Find the Tastiest Steak Frites in Boston
A couple local restaurants are featuring all-you-can-eat frites deals, and we’re here for it.
Downtown Boston Gets Another Food Hall
Mexi-Cali bowls, pepperoni Negronis, and soft serve await at the Lineup, debuting January 17 in the Financial District.
Somerville’s Wade BBQ Makes a Case for Boston Barbecue
From an alleyway takeout counter, the Union Square newcomer aims to define a regional style.
Barbara Lynch’s Acclaimed Fort Point Restaurants Have Closed Abruptly
The restaurateur is also selling two South End venues while retaining ownership of No. 9 Park, B&G Oysters, and the Rudder.
The 51 Most Memorable Meals We Ate This Year
From exciting newcomers to the classics, here are the Greater Boston restaurants we loved this year.
June Bug Opens in Somerville with Wood-Fired Pizza and “Fun”
The team behind acclaimed farm-to-table restaurant Field & Vine gets a little playful at a new spot in Union Square.
22 Best Restaurants in South Boston
From the stronghold diners to the late-night haunts, here’s where to eat in Southie right now.
New Haven Icon Sally’s Apizza Arrives in Greater Boston
Here’s a sneak peek inside the Woburn location, opening December 14.
Blue Ribbon Brasserie, a New York City Mainstay, Lands in Boston
With late-night hours and a huge menu—from seafood platters to escargots to a loaded matzoh ball soup—there’s something for everyone in the former Eastern Standard space.
Fan-Favorite Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Chain Finally Arrives in Boston
With heated, reclining seats, strict rules against talking and texting, and a full menu, this is a truly luxurious movie-watching experience.