November 2024 Issue
The Top 50 Restaurants in Boston
Our ruthlessly tested, unapologetically opinionated, and utterly essential annual guide to the best places to eat right in the city and beyond.
Feature
Where to Eat in Boston’s Suburbs
A few favorites, old and new, that are worth the drive from the city.
The Hottest Party in Town … Has Adult Supervision
Welcome to the new frontier of kids’ parties, where cupcakes are so last season, and the only thing inflated more than the balloons are the blockbuster budgets.
Where to Eat Nostalgic Desserts in Greater Boston
Fudgy chocolate cakes, skillet cookies, and even a cheesecake-coffee cake hybrid.
Lesser-Known Mexican Spirits Are on Showcase at Boston Bars
Forget tequila—these other Mexican spirits are having a moment in Boston.
Can’t Get into These Top 50 Restaurants? Try Their Siblings.
Many of the restaurants on this year’s list also have terrific sibling spots worth a visit.
The Top 10 New Restaurants in Greater Boston
From a Vietnamese rooftop bar to a popular Uyghur eatery to a luxe Italian blockbuster, these ten newcomers electrified this year’s dining scene.
Department
The New Boston University President Is a Renaissance Scholar’s Dream
Fresh off her summer inauguration, Melissa Gilliam talks campus protests, Roe v. Wade’s repeal, and becoming a newly minted Terrier fan.
Confessions of an Accidental Stay-at-Home Dad
Diapers, tantrums, and career curveballs. Parenting wasn’t the full-time job I expected.
The Boston Bierhaus That Burned Down. Twice.
Will the 150-year-old Jacob Wirth collapse under the heat, or can it rise from the ashes once again?
Fashion + Style
Threatening Divorce at BSO’s Opening Night Gala
Our intrepid society columnist reports from Boston’s swankiest affairs, including the New England Fall Flower Show and Taste of the Food Bank.
Need Last-Minute Gifts? Five Greater Boston Shops with Same-Day Delivery
Pressed for time and need something fast this holiday season? Give Amazon a break—these local stores have you covered.
South End Jewelry Boutique M. Flynn Turns 15
It’s all sparkle—and no sibling rivalry—at this sister-run Boston gem shop.
A New England Traveler’s Guide to St. Lucia
The welcoming isle in the West Indies beckons travelers with stunning landscapes, eco-adventures, and alluring resorts.
Home Design
So, You Want to Live in Winchester?
Looking for a family-friendly town with a vibrant arts scene just a quick ride from Boston? Pack your bags—you’re making a beeline for this northern ’burb.
Real Estate Showdown: A Classic Cape in Needham vs. an Arts and Crafts-Style J.P. Home
It’s amazing what a few miles can do to the market. This month, we compare a cheery green home west of Boston with a three-story Jamaica Plain residence.
Beacon
Where to Ski in New England: Eight Great Destinations
Everything you need to know—from new high-speed lifts and expanded terrain to cozy après-ski spots and insider tips from local experts—about the best of New England skiing, all within a few hours’ drive from Boston.