November 2021 Issue
The Top 50 Restaurants in Boston and Beyond
The highly anticipated return of our field-tested, thoroughly vetted, call-it-like-we-see-it ranking of the best places to eat right now in Boston and beyond.
Feature
Hey Boston, Shut UUUUUUUP Already!!!!!!!
Noise complaints throughout Boston are on the rise and reaching unprecedented levels. Are we actually a louder place now, or are we just becoming a city of whiners?
Here Come the Little Green Men
Harvard astrophysicist Avi Loeb believes he may have seen a UFO hurtling through our solar system—and he’s arguably the nation’s most famous, and controversial, scientist because of it. Could he possibly be right?
Sugar High
Gulp! You’ve just swallowed a pot gummy and are ready to get stoned when you ask yourself: Where does this thing even come from? Don’t sweat it—take an inside peek at one THC-infused candy’s journey, from seed all the way to sale.
Department
The Tenant Who Roared
Roach infestations. Mold problems. Overflowing dumpsters. Residents of Alpha Management’s Boston-area apartment buildings have suffered all kinds of horrors over the years. Could the efforts of one determined former tenant finally bring down Boston’s most infamous landlord once and for all?
The Interview: Justice Kimberly Budd
After nearly a year on the job, Supreme Judicial Court Chief Justice Kimberly Budd opens up about life in, and beyond, the black robe.
Keeping Up with the Browns
U.S. senator, ambassador to New Zealand, and dean of New England Law Boston—Scott Brown has been there and done that. So what do he and his family want next? The answer may surprise you.
Other
Who Are Those People in Historical Dress in Downtown Boston?
The contrast between ye olde and the new is utterly, quirkily Boston. But what does it take to become one of these historical interpreters?
Fashion + Style
Python-Print Boots, and Five Other Things Gretta Monahan Is Loving This Month
Fresh off a facelift of her namesake boutique, Wellesley’s Gretta Luxe, the fashion and beauty guru shares a few of her favorite finds.
French Benefits
The hip Parisian fashion house Zadig & Voltaire brings its très-chic style to Copley Place.
Get a Room
You have all winter to hibernate at home. This month, treat yourself to a weekend of R & R at one of these buzzy area hotels.
Boston Traveler: Virgin Gorda
Before the deep freeze sets in, chill out in the British Virgin Islands’ most breathtaking destination.
Home Design
Real Estate Showdown: A Geometric Single-Family in West Newbury vs. an Eastie Penthouse
It’s amazing what a few miles will do to the market. This month, we compare a modern home north of Boston with a two-story condo in the city.
Spaces: To the Kitchen!
How a Concord couple breathed new life into the heart of their home.
VIEW: Coldwell Banker Realty’s Listings of the Month
Buying a home in or around Boston right now? Check out Coldwell Banker Realty’s newest properties for sale.
Beacon
The Power of Giving Back
Want to end the year by making a difference? Twenty-four ways to get involved and build a better Boston.
Health
The Zen Traveler’s Guide to Logan
Gotta make a flight this holiday season? Don’t stress—just follow these insider tips for staying grounded before you take off.