August 2012 Issue
Best of Boston 2012
See this year’s winners in Restaurants, Shopping, Arts & Entertainment, and more.
Department
The Loved One
Nine years after an Amherst principal is accused of molestation, his son is charged with murder in Beverly.
News
Q&A: Elena Pirozhkova
Elena Pirozhkova will wrestle in the London Olympic Games as America’s top-ranked female grappler in the 63-kilogram weight class.
Health
Burn Notice
With skin cancer cases on a 30-year rise, it’s time to take the sun seriously.
Arts + Entertainment
Arts Beat: Paint the Town
Graffiti made them the darlings of the gallery world. Now the ICA will make them a household name.
Return to Amity Island
As Jawsfest kicks off this month, here’s a look at the filming of the legendary movie.
Restaurants
A Feast for the Ears
Three local restaurant owners share their go-to music to keep Boston diners’ ears pleased.
Dining Out: Clio
A review of Ken Oringer’s flagship restaurant Clio in Boston after a major revamp.
Sea Greens
The latest superfood (and chef must-have) comes straight from the ocean.
Variations on a Theme: The Meatball
Having at last shaken its sub-roll and pasta trappings, the humble meatball is taking a turn in the spotlight.
Trend Alert: Mason Jars
Boston restaurants use mason jars, the trendiest new way to serve food and drink.
Just Peachy
A look at Chef Jason Heard’s fire-grilled peaches at East Coast Grill.
Small Bite: Otto Pizza Coolidge Corner
This spacious new Brookline pizza joint serves creative pies with unexpected toppings.
City Style
The Slade Index
What’s Hot and Not in Boston Home Design
Get Shorty
Here’s how to make shorts work at the office.
Solar Flair
Randolph Engineering’s Aviator sunglasses are strong enough for the military and stylish too.
Think Globally
New Beacon Hill boutique Vira goes international.
Liquid Assets
Toasting healthy living with an all-juice diet.