April 2015 Issue
Feature
Divine Comedian
Cambridge’s Mindy Kaling on ethnic white people, weather denial, and smelling Matt Damon.
The Monster Next Door
Beatrice Munyenyezi claimed she was a refugee from the Rwandan genocide. Federal agent Brian Andersen suspected she was someone far more sinister.
Suburban Awe
Interior designer Lindsay Bentis levels a dated ranch house in Newton—and builds a bigger, more functional ranch in its stead.
Q&A with Barney Frank
An occasionally contentious, consistently fascinating conversation with the former congressman.
Department
Astral Sojourn
The untold story of how Van Morrison wrote one of rock’s greatest albums.
News
The Power of Ideas: Therese Murray
With Mass-Ignite, the former state Senate president is bringing international companies to the Bay State.
Sneaky Sounds
Rubber Tracks is a new recording studio adjacent to Converse’s downtown headquarters.
The 12 Weirdest Things Lost and Found on the MBTA
A snake named Penelope, a red velvet sombrero with rhinestones, and more.
Kathrine Switzer Remembers Her Dramatic Run
In 1967, she became the first woman to run the race as a numbered entry.
Fashion + Style
Beaming with Potential
For sale: a smart loft in an 1800s Commerical Wharf warehouse.
Restaurants
From Table, to Farm, to Table Again
Ben Elliot is giving the restaurant world another go—albeit on his terms.
First Bite: River Bar
The indie restaurant at Assembly Row boasts fun, creative bar snacks—and an atmosphere to match.
Perfect Your Wind-up
Peterborough Street offers seven global cuisines in one short stretch.
Step Up Your Bar Crawl
Sample a few must-try local varieties at beer bars right in town.
Arts + Entertainment
