February 2025 Issue
Our New ‘Top Doctors’ List Is Here
Discover the Boston area’s 2,401 finest physicians in 81 specialties, as chosen by their peers.
Feature
How to Hide From Logan Airport’s Chaos (Without Just Sidling Up to the Bar)
Actually, you can relax at Boston’s international transportation hub and stay mindful.
Four Boston-Based Breakthroughs in Menopause Research
The medical discoveries happening here are fueling a midlife health revolution.
The Quiet Evolution of Joe Kennedy III
Four years after becoming the first Kennedy ever to lose an election in Massachusetts, JK3 is ready to talk—about his 2020 defeat, his divisive uncle, and how the Democratic Party desperately needs a radical reinvention.
The Truth About Hormone Therapy for Women Today
Why the once-stigmatized treatment is back for women under 60.
You Don’t Need to Shoot a Laser into Your Vagina, After All (Unless You Really Want to)
Dr. Jan Shifren, director of Mass General’s Midlife Women’s Health Center, evaluates four modern menopause remedies.
Help! I’m Perimenopausal and My Instagram Feed Won’t Stop Selling Me Solutions
Remember when no one wanted to talk about “the change”? Now midlife influencers and celebrities can’t stop peddling wonder cures. But what actually helps—and what doesn’t? Hint: It’s not always what’s trending on TikTok.
Department
Confessions of a Former No-Earbuds-at-the-Gym Guy
For years, I championed the gym as a sanctuary of strange camaraderie and awkward small talk. But after finally trying headphones, I wondered: Could 30 minutes of musical solitude be civilization’s salvation rather than its downfall?
Massachusetts Has a Massage Problem
Since 2021, dozens of local massage therapists have lost their licenses for sexual misconduct. But is that just the tip of the iceberg?
Playwright Mfoniso Udofia Might Like to Get a Drink From the ‘Bubbler’
The Southbridge-raised dramaturge talks Shakespeare, her nine-play Ufot Cycle series, and how the Massachusetts identity is much more than a stereotype: “Worcester made a person like me.”
Fashion + Style
Five Wellness Memberships Redefining Members-Only Perks
Move over, bulk shopping—with golf simulator access and free childcare, these self-care and fitness memberships are redefining club benefits.
How Many James Taylors Does It Take to Screw in a Lightbulb?
Our intrepid society columnist reports from Boston’s swankiest affairs, including the Boston Arts Academy Foundation Honors Gala and the Silk Road Gala.
Where to Shop in Boston When You’re in Lurrrve
Or, five local retailers with great Valentine’s Day gifts.
A New England Traveler’s Guide to Grenada
Snowbirds can’t get enough of this Caribbean oasis’s sunshine, spices, and sugar-sand beaches.
Home Design
How Do You Make a Small Berkshires Cabin Your Warm Happy Place?
For two Massachusetts nature lovers, you add a stunning four-season porch.
Real Estate Showdown: A Cambridgeport Condo vs. a Natick Contemporary
It’s amazing what a few miles can do to the market. This month, we compare a two-bedroom in the City of Squares to a single-family located just a hop, skip, and a jaunt down I-90 in Natick.
So, You Want to Live in the Fenway?
This ballpark-adjacent neighborhood is a home run for city buyers.
Beacon
Where to Find Boston’s Most Amazing Caribbean Food
Freezing in Boston? Ditch the snow for Caribbean glow with 15 sun-soaked dishes close to home.
Where to Eat in Greater Boston in February 2025
New and exciting restaurants to check out, plus new reasons to visit older spots.
Cambridge’s Fallow Kin Takes Farm-to-Table Dining to the Next Level
The forthcoming Central Square restaurant embraces local sourcing, vegetable-forward dishes, and zero-waste aspirations.
Standard Italian Debuts in the Fenway with Big Martinis and Fresh Pasta
Eastern Standard gets a new sibling and neighbor, restaurateur Garrett Harker’s first foray into Italian.
Other
Can I Get Mad If a Neighbor Throws Snow on My Lawn?
Welcome to “The Salty Cod,” a monthly advice column on navigating uniquely New England dilemmas.