Tweets, Shoots and Leaves

With gushing, exuberant, indefatigably upbeat charm, the foodie hype machine is destroying the soul of dining out.

Restaurant Review: Oak Long Bar + Kitchen in Back Bay

Despite a stunning atmosphere, the old-meets-new dynamic at this revamped classic in Back Bay doesn’t always work.

Under the Hood: Emily Muller’s Sleek Winter Coat

Check out this South End designer’s fairy-tale inspired jacket.

Restaurant Review: Lincoln Tavern and Restaurant in Southie

This newest hangout in Southie is a neighborhood crowd-pleaser.

Sex, Lists, and Videotape

By the time Alexis Wright was arrested, plenty of people in Kennebunk, Maine, had heard about the “Zumba Madam” and her amateur porn movies. But they were shocked by how many of their neighbors were her costars.

Stand Down

What do the looming cuts to the defense budget mean for Massachusetts?

The Goods: Local Bites We’re Digging This Month

Local bites we’re digging this month include roasted nuts, Delicede bourgogne cheese, and homemade sausages.

Smoking Hot Slippers

Shoes this striking deserve a night on the town.

Q&A with Patriots Running Back Stevan Ridley

The second-year running back has been a breakout Patriots star this season.

Hit the Brakes: Boston’s Top Food Trucks Go Brick-and-Mortar

Bon Me, Momogoose, Roxy’s Gourmet Grilled Cheese, and more plan to open quick-service restaurants.