July 2023 Issue
Department
Reflections on the Art of Marriage
Sometimes, it takes returning to a place that always stays the same—in my case, Lake Champlain—to realize that it’s time to change.
The Interview: Film Actor and “Macbeth” Star Faran Tahir
The Star Trek, Iron Man, and Harvard alum returns to Boston Common to bring Shakespeare to the masses.
Just What Is Marty Walsh up to, Anyway?
The former mayor’s identity is inextricably tied to Boston. How soon will he be back—and how prominently?
Home Design
How Do You Make a Boring Patch of Grass a Fantastic Backyard?
One Weston family’s solution: Install an outdoor granite kitchen with an fieldstone-clad fire pit, play area and swing set, and sports court.
So You Want To Live in Hingham?
Want to ferry to work and come home to a house by the water? Here’s what to know about life in this coastal outpost.
Real Estate Showdown: A Waterfront City Condo vs. a North Shore Abode by the Bay
It’s amazing what a few miles can do to the market. This month, we compare a penthouse unit near Boston Harbor with a Colonial-style home on the coast of Ipswich.
Fashion + Style
Overheard: “You Look Great! Is it Winter in Miami or Cosmetic Surgery?”
Dispatches from Boston‘s 150 Most Influential Bostonians issue celebration and more.
Five Boston Shops Setting New Standards for Sustainability
Your closet (and the planet) will thank you.
Five Great Outdoor Fitness Classes for Late Summer 2023
From star-studded sessions to exhilarating dance parties, these sensational al fresco group workouts will make your summertime routine sizzle.
Courtside Kicks, a Luxe Streetwear Buy-Sell-Trade Shop, Opens in Copley Place
Meet the unstoppable Burlington trio who turned their sneaker addiction into an empire by age 20.
Meet Boston’s Best Hair Colorist of 2023
In-demand stylist Jessica Thorton takes her Beacon Hill salon, Green Room, to the next level.
Meet Boston’s Best Clothing Designer of 2023
Lalla Bee’s Melina Cortes-Nmili makes vibrant, ultra-chic dresses that last.
A Weekend Traveler’s Guide to Watch Hill, Rhode Island
A New England road-trip destination doesn’t get much more glamorous than this.
Beacon
Seven Spectacular Destinations for New England Glamping
Our favorite luxury camping locations for falling in love with the great outdoors all over again—no tent-pitching experience required.
Restaurants
Meet Boston’s Best Up-and-Coming Chef of 2023
Kendall DaCosta’s supper club, Out of Many One People, is a flavor-packed showcase of Afro-American and Caribbean cuisine that draws influences from near and far.