January 2014 Issue

Wellness

Stronger, Faster, Dirtier

Six of the Hub’s most punishing workouts.

Feature

City Life

Losing Aaron

Bob Swartz on his son’s death and the role MIT played.

City Life

Lord of the Sties

Is Anwar Faisal the city’s worst landlord?

City Life

The Elephant Woman

How New Hampshire Senator Kelly Ayotte might be able to save the national Republican party.

Department

City Life

A Snowball’s Chance

As global temps rise, the New England ski industry is in danger of totally melting away.

City Life

The Decider

Will Joyce Linehan, former punk-rock promoter turned political animal, ever take center stage?

News

City Life

Let the Games Begin

Any day now, the U.S. Olympic Committee could accept Boston’s bid for the 2024 Summer Games. But if we win, do we really lose?

City Life

Thrill of the Hunt

MIT’s Mystery Hunt is the hardest puzzle challenge in the world.

City Life

Houghton Mifflin’s New Chapter

The publishing house just went public. What does that mean for readers?

City Life

Martyland

Help Boston’s new mayor navigate his first year in office!

City Life

Q&A: Simon Shnapir & Marissa Castelli

If they win the U.S. Figure Skating Championships in January, they’re headed to the Olympics.

Arts + Entertainment

Arts & Entertainment

Wave of Rejuvenation

Pixies fans, it’s time to don your flannels. Frank Black and company are back.

Arts & Entertainment

Culture Calendar

Seven must-see arts and entertainment events in January.

Restaurants

Restaurants

Bring in the Funk

Why local chefs are fermenting their food.

Restaurants

The New Flock

Four fantastic fried chicken dishes in town.

Restaurants

The Pescavore’s Dilemma

The city’s restaurants are having a seafood moment.

Restaurants

Fizz Without the Fizzle

How local bartenders are carbonating cocktails.

Restaurants

BYOB (Brew Your Own Beer!)

At Hopsters Brew and Boards in Newton Centre.

Restaurants

Reclaiming the F-Word

Because a foodie by any other name smells as twee.

Restaurants

96-Word Valentine

To the Unicorn Magnum Plus, the world’s best pepper mill.

Restaurants

Dining Out: Ribelle

The Washington Square newcomer trades on potent bursts of flavors—and great house-made pasta.

Fashion + Style

Style

Pick of the Slither

Whiting & Davis launches a new jewelry line.

Style

Alternative Girlfriend

How to embrace the ’90s grunge trend…in moderation.

Style

These Boots Are Made for Stomping

Pairs with serious hardware (studs!) add edge to the everyday uniform.

Style

Neighborhood Watch: Southie’s West Side

Nine must-try shopping and dining spots.

Style

Global Charming

Find tempting gifts at new South End store December Thieves.

Style

Bathed in Beauty

Tucked away deep inside this Beacon Hill townhouse condo is the city’s sweetest en suite.

Health

Wellness

Heed More Science

10 New Year’s resolutions, reverse-engineered from the latest in local research studies.