February 2015 Issue
Feature
Spoiler Alert
Elizabeth Warren swears she’s not running for president. That may be true, but she’s sure doing a terrible job of it. The war for the soul of the Democratic Party is about to begin—right in our backyard.
High Style in the North End
A 1,500-square-foot urban retreat blends old-world décor with new-world luxury.
Department
Boston George’s Big Score
A legendary drug dealer makes a play for the corporate-speaking racket.
The Education of Daunasia Yancey
She’s young, black, female, gay—and ready for her mug shot. Meet the new face of Boston’s civil rights movement.
News
Let It Snow
A close by-the-numbers examination of how we take on winter, and how winter takes on us.
Harvard’s ‘Fifteen Hottest Freshmen’: A Eulogy
Alexis Wilkinson’s farewell to Harvard’s now-defunct ‘Fifteen Hottest Freshmen’ list.
The Power of Ideas: Daniel Dain
A Shark Tank for independent restaurants? The Restaurant Investment Group wants to shake up how dining gets financed in Boston.
Another Winter of Discontent at Northeastern?
Over the Beanpot Tournament’s 62 years, Northeastern has won only four times, most recently in 1988. Local sports poet Bill Littlefield gives his prognosis of this year in verse.
Arts + Entertainment
Welcome, J.Law
It’s true: Jennifer Lawrence will be in town this month working on her latest film. To celebrate her arrival, we created a custom travel guide.
Fashion + Style
More than Meets the Eye
The Burrage Mansion, once known to locals only as Tom Brady’s former Back Bay apartment building, has a penthouse with an incredible view.
Restaurants
It’s Electric
When it comes to the pour-over coffee vessel Chemex, there are a few things even the staunchest coffee snobs may not know.
Coffee on Wheels
Nowadays, you needn’t visit a brick-and-mortar coffee shop for a high-end caffeine fix.
Drink Like an Aussie!
Slowly but surely, Australia’s caffeinating rituals have infiltrated Boston.
Tastemaking: Building Buzz
Patrick Barter’s homegrown operation is turning out the most in-demand coffee in Boston, one meticulously roasted batch at a time.
Bring the Coffee Bar Home
Boston’s premier beansmiths share their home-brewing wisdom—and divulge the gadgets they swear by to get the job done.
Dining Out: Fairsted Kitchen
When Mediterranean-leaning cuisine meets grandmother-chic décor, a cozy, friendly, and mostly cohesive neighborhood restaurant emerges.