March 2023 Issue
Top Places to Live 2023
After years of seller romance and buyer heartbreak, Boston’s sizzling-hot real estate market is showing signs of cooling off. Not to worry—we’re here to answer all of your burning questions so you can finally land the house of your dreams.
Feature
A Boston-Area Photographer Captures New England’s Stargazing Majesties
Taken from vantage points in Massachusetts, Maine, and New Hampshire, here are 10 of Babak Tafreshi’s most stunning dark-sky images.
The Mystery of Boston’s Drink-Spiking Crisis
Hallucinations downtown. Blackouts in Brighton. Trips to the ER all over Boston. Is something frightening happening in the city’s nightclubs?
Here Are Median Condo Prices by Boston Neighborhood from 2022
Back Bay, South End, Beacon Hill, and the Leather District all tilt over $1 million while Mattapan and Hyde Park are the lowest.
Here Are Greater Boston’s Single-Family Home Prices for 2022
Can you guess the most expensive town? Hint: It begins with a “W.”
Department
Boston Deserves Better than Fenway Park. Sorry Not Sorry.
Yes, America’s oldest ballpark is historic. But if we’re going to love everything from 1912, why don’t we also celebrate child labor, ice delivery, and smallpox?
The Interview: Black Economic Council of Massachusetts Nicole Obi
The Black Economic Council of Massachusetts Head on how Boston can level the playing field for entrepreneurs, the city’s racist reputation, and her time at MIT’s Sloan School of Management.
The Real, Essential Backstory of ‘the Embrace’
To some, the Martin Luther King Jr. monument is a symbol of love, unity, and overcoming the city’s racist past. For others, it’s a sign that Boston hasn’t learned anything. But few know the polarizing public sculpture’s true significance.
Fashion + Style
Introducing Boston’s Most Affordably Hip Shades
Designer Jonathan Severe’s line of Taraji P. Henson-inspired sunglasses are bold, stylish, and won’t break the bank.
Five Spring Style Essentials, According to Boston Fashion Pros
Keep your wish list short this season with the hottest trends.
Back Bay Chatelaine Anne Fitzpatrick Channels Her Inner Isabella Stewart Gardner
Dispatches from two highly splashy, back-to-back soirees. Plus, the ninth-annual Excessive Fashion show.
Five Gala-Night Must-Haves for WBZ Anchor Lisa Hughes
The highly sought charity-ball emcee shares her fundraising season essentials.
A Traveler’s Guide to Turks and Caicos
Clear-bottomed kayak tours. Toes-in-the-sand dining. A splashy new beachfront hotel. There’s never been a better time to escape to this always-sunny island chain.
Home Design
So You Want to Live in the South End?
Always dreamed of an address in one of the city’s most exciting neighborhoods? Five things to know if you’re considering making the move.
Either-Or: A Dorchester Victorian vs. a Ranch-Style Home in Natick
It’s amazing what a few miles can do to the market. This month, we compare two recently renovated stunners: one by Savin Hill and the other out in MetroWest.
Behold This Exquisitely Reunited Five-Story South End Townhouse
A couple take the necessary steps to reclaim the lower levels of their Brick Victorian row house, with the help of designer Samantha Pratt.
Beacon
Review: Moëca Largely Succeeds With Wildly Clever Seafood
With a menu full of fish dishes from around the globe, the Cambridge newcomer keeps its head above water—most of the time.
Health
Five High-End New England Spa Retreats
Looking to get away from it all? Mud season doesn’t stand a chance against these luxury trips.