January 2019 Issue
Top Doctors 2019
Local MDs open up about life and loss on the front lines. Plus, our all-new list of Boston’s top doctors.
Feature
The Bully of Boylston Street
Sam Hassan made a fortune in real estate and designer shoes. Then it all fell apart.
Tiffani Faison Has Nothing to Apologize For
How the former Top Chef toque went from TV villain to Fenway’s culinary queen.
A Bostonian’s Guide to the Other Greatest Places in the World
Twelve destinations in 12 months—all just one nonstop flight away.
Department
The Interview: Robert Earl
Can this globetrotting millionaire save Bertucci’s, the region’s beloved Italian restaurant chain?
The New Insiders
An unprecedented number of black leaders are now in power. Does that mean Boston’s race problems are getting better?
Restaurants
Tastemaking: Punk Fare
How Dropkick Murphys frontman Ken Casey is rocking the restaurant industry, one buzzy opening at a time.
Obsessions: Teodora Bakardzhieva and Jairo Dominguez of Bar Mercato
The couple shares their favorite international snacks and souvenirs.
Small Bite: Main Event
Chef Tony Maws cooks up a casual new Craigie hangout—and more soon-to-be-famous burgers.
Restaurant Review: Chickadee
The millennial restaurant comes of age with a plucky Seaport addition.
Fashion + Style
Impulse Buy: Hot Head
Embellished with boho prints and chunky knits, this season’s wide headbands pop.
What’s In Store: Nailed It
Forget just picking a color. These days, nail artists can transform your fingertips into teeny painted masterpieces you’ll never want to chip.
Boston Traveler: The White Mountains
Whether you prefer to drink in the season’s snowy scenery atop a mountain or by a roaring fire, this winter wonderland has you covered.
Total Knockout
Sign up for a class at one of these local boxing gyms and you’ll be swinging left hooks in no time.
The Lust Lineup: Heavy Metal
Channel your inner cosmic diva and pile on the glitter, silver, and shine.
News
Donut Break Our Hearts, Dunkin’
With a new name, logo, and marketing plan, the beloved local brand is positioning itself for the future. But does that future include us?
Home Design
Covet: All Tied Up
Aratani Fay’s sculptural chair is so stunning it looks like a work of art. And technically, it is.
Spaces: Reinventing the Wheel
When the Ferrari is out for a spin, this luxurious garage has a surprising second life.
Either-Or: A Modern Masterpiece in Wayland vs. a South End Penthouse
Which would you choose?
Other
Was the Frog Pond Ever an Actual Frog Pond?
Have you wondered about the history of the Frog Pond on your annual ice-skating outing?
Arts + Entertainment
