June 2019 Issue
This Way to Maine
From A (Acadia) to Z (Ziplining) and every letter in between, a Bostonian’s Guide to crushing summer in vacationland.
Feature
The New Creative Guard
Meet the new wave of musicians, designers, and dancers who are choosing to stay and making our city cooler than ever.
The Kamikaze Candidate?
What do you do if you’re Massachusetts’ third-most-famous member of Congress, and best known for launching a failed coup against Nancy Pelosi? If you’re Seth Moulton, you run for president, of course.
The Secret Truth About Boston Doctors
Local physicians keep getting away with bad medicine, but you may never know who they are until it’s too late.
Department
The Interview: Chuck MacLean
The creator and executive producer of the Boston drama City on a Hill is a smart-ass brawler from Quincy.
Everything You’ve Read about Harvard’s Winklevoss Twins Is Wrong
With a new book out this month, the author of Facebook’s origin story reconsiders the villains he helped create.
Welcome to Camp Stress
When did sending your kid to sleepaway camp become the most dreaded part of the summer?
Home Design
Spaces: A Perfect Match
It’s all fun and games in this waterfront Rhode Island backyard.
Covet: Sideboard Conversation
This high-end collection is only available at Studio Verticale in Chinatown.
Either-Or: A Sophisticated Manchester Manse vs. a Downtown Hotel Dwelling
It’s amazing what a few miles will do to the market.
News
Feeling Lucky?
Gambling fever has struck Massachusetts. Here’s where to get in on all of the action.
Has Boston Become a Hip-Hop Town?
Rap music is taking over, even in the halls of the MFA. Does that mean we’re not a rock city anymore?
Influencer: Ohad Elhelo Speaks His Peace
The founder of Our Generation Speaks is hoping to help solve the Israeli–Palestinian conflict—one startup at a time.
Restaurants
Tastemaking: Pair of Kings
How two restaurant moguls bet their friendship to launch a new spot inside the Encore Boston Harbor.
Pop Stars
Cool off with this summer’s hottest trend: Chef-driven spins on the humble Popsicle.
Obsessions: Vintage Finds
Wine guru Lauren Friel shares her must-haves for the oenophile’s home.
Small Bite: A Cut Above
Pizza and cocktails is the new winning formula from Somerville chef Tim Wiechmann.
Dining Out: Fox & the Knife
One of Boston’s hottest chefs finally has a place to call her own. But does her Italian enoteca live up to the hype?
Fashion + Style
The Lust Lineup: The Fine Print
Polka dots, florals, and stripes, oh my! It’s cool to clash this season, so layer it on.
Object of Desire: In the Bag
Boston-based company Sh*t That I Knit crafts totes and earrings perfect for summertime.
What’s In Store: Super Markets
Ditch the mall and head outside this summer for shopping at these local artisan showcases.
Dad to a Tee
Just in time for Father’s Day, hit the links at these top-notch public golf courses.
Boston Traveler: Block Island
With miles of beaches and hiking trails, buzzy nightlife—and did we mention beaches?—it’s easy to choose your adventure on Block Island this summer.
Other
What’s the Most Dangerous Insect in New England?
Spoiler alert: It’s the ones that carry Lyme disease.
Arts + Entertainment
