August 2013 Issue
Best of Boston 2013
Our (40th!) annual guide to the best of everything in and around the city.
Feature
40 Reasons to Love Boston
In honor of the 40th anniversary of Best of Boston, here are 40 reasons we’re proud to call this city home.
Best of Boston Readers’ Poll Results
You voted, and voted, and voted again—286,935 times in all. Here are your picks.
Department
City Limits
As candidates scramble for votes in the first wide-open mayoral election in decades, a transformed Boston begins to emerge.
All Fall Down
Why is the federal government pulling the rug out from under social programs that work?
Arts + Entertainment
Love Unveiled
With her first novel, Farizan explores the tangled issues of gender and sexuality in Iran.
News
A Boston Jewish Political Dynasty in Mind?
That’s what Josh Zakim has in mind, along with a few other things.
Public Gardens
Who knew you can actually eat some of the plants growing on the streets of Boston?
Health
Swing into High Gear: Tips From the Pros
Elevate your golf game with these tips from four local experts.
Restaurants
Burgermeisters
Here’s why you won’t find a signature burger at new restaurants Alden & Harlow and Kirkland Tap & Trotter.
First Bite: Six Upcoming Restaurant Openings
Learn about what’s to come from Sarma, Commonwealth, Bondir Concord, State Park, and more.
Fashion + Style
Renting in Suburbia
Do these high-end rentals really deliver luxury living for less?
Home Design
Renting in Suburbia
Do these high-end rentals really deliver luxury living for less?