December 2017 Issue
Top Doctors 2017
Eleven medical breakthroughs that could change the world—and save your life. Plus, our annual list of Boston’s top doctors.
Feature
Philanthropy in Boston 2017
Just in time for the holiday season, see who made our list of the city’s most influential givers.
Mike Dukakis’s Last Stand
In the winter of his career, Massachusetts’ political lion makes his final case.
Department
Distressed
How the trendy Newton boutique jean company Tobey Grey fell apart at the seams.
The Interview: John King
He grew up delivering the Herald in Dorchester. Now he’s one of the nation’s most respected newsmen—not to mention Donald Trump’s nemesis.
News
The Highs and Lows of 2017
Our highly opinionated look at the most sublime, sinful, and surprising moments of the year.
Elaine Zecher, Talk of the Temple
The city’s most prominent rabbi on breaking the stained-glass ceiling.
Home Design
Spaces: A Barn for All Seasons
A crumbling western Massachusetts outbuilding gets a sunny, modern overhaul.
Fashion + Style
The Lust Lineup: Way to Faux
Channel all of the glamour and none of the guilt with hard-to-believe-it’s-fake fur.
Impulse Buy: Frozen in Time
Iced-out precision watches that’ll bedazzle (and keep time) this holiday season.
What’s in Store: Kids’ Stuff
These local shops have the perfect presents for the little ones on your list.
Restaurants
Liquid Diet: Gin Is In
From all-gin cocktail programs to custom formulations, the botanical spirit is spreading cheer all over Boston.
Wish List: Gifts for the Gourmand
The city’s top tastemakers reveal the tasty treats and handy gadgets they’ll be wrapping up this season.
Small Bite: Hole in One
At long last, Boston’s beloved Exodus Bagels pop-up settles down.
Dining Out: Ruckus
Shōjō’s Brian Moy strikes again with a next-level ramen spinoff next door.
Health
A Healthy Holiday
Five Boston wellness pros share their secrets to enjoying without overindulging during the most wonderfully gluttonous time of the year.
Arts + Entertainment
The Must List
Including Nicholas Nixon at the ICA, Hip Hop Nutcracker, and more.