April 2011 Issue
Pocket Aces
The Sox’s championship dreams depend on pitchers Jon Lester and Clay Buchholz — and that’s a comforting thought.
Feature
Destination Dining
More than ever before, there is culinary life beyond our city’s borders. Food lovers, ready your maps.
A Masshole Goes Among The Thugs
Jason Schwartz takes to the streets of Liverpool to learn more about John Henry’s new soccer team.
Karmic Transformations
The ultrahip couple behind Karmaloop has settled into the perfect new nest.
Department
Up in Smoke
Arson investigation now depends on science rather than instinct. This man has finally been freed, but it’s anyone’s guess how many other innocent people are still in jail.
Campaign Confidential
Scott Brown should be using his child abuse story to help those who suffer similarly — not to help his reelection.
News
On a Roll
The marathon is set for April 18, and chances are that we already know the winners of the wheelchair division.
Color-Coordinated?
Two black politicians were just sentenced to prison for taking bribes. If Sal DiMasi convicted, will he get the same?
Person of Interest: Ellen Zane
The Tufts Medical CEO can see the future. So pay attention to what she does next.
Last Call?
Internet deals allowed the thirsty among us to drink at a discount. Until the state stepped in.
Fashion + Style
Dreams, Materialized
A new group provides much-needed support for promising local designers.
A Pregnant Pause
Are spa therapies for moms-to-be much-needed coddling, or expensive hocus-pocus? Donna Garlough investigates — for two.
Sole Revival
The minimalist marathoner’s mantra? Less is more. But the Minimus, New Balance’s ultra-lightweight road shoe, is anything but simple.
Health
Fit to Be Tried
Bathing-suit season looms large. Alas, so does your waistline. Alexandra Hall finds the best workouts to get you ready.
Restaurants
Step Away From The Egg
Just because eggs-as-condiment are the latest Big Thing doesn’t mean they belong on every last dish.
The Ultimate: Niçoise Salad
The perfect summer wardrobe-friendly meal.
Dining Out: Journeyman Review
This Union Square restaurant finally opened last September. Seven months later it remains a work very much in progress.
Small Bite: Bosphorus
A review of Inman Square’s newest Turkish restaurant.
First Bite: Cognac Bistro
Brookline’s French newcomer lives up to its neighborhood’s high standards.
Table Talk
What’s heating up the city’s food scene.
Other
Hubbub: Nicole “Hoopz” Alexander
Jason Schwartz catches up with Hoopz to talk Shaq, sports and the worst movies of all time.