Boston Magazine

Love it, hate, celebrate it, debate it—here’s the best of Boston according to us today.

It’s amazing what a few miles can do to the market. This month, we compare two homes with prime locations: one in the Back Bay and the other in the northwest ’burbs.

Twenty-five years ago, the Red Sox planned a grand farewell for Fenway. Instead, thanks to Ted Williams, Pedro Martínez, and perhaps the greatest assembly of baseball talent ever, the 1999 MLB All-Star Game helped save the historic landmark.

Kelly Fields merges New England favorites with southern comfort, all while establishing a new anchor point for the community.

Along with its eponymous founder, the Newbury Street clothing boutique is a veritable fashion legend.

People in Boston eat a lot of ice cream—just ask Gus Rancatore, longtime purveyor of these two beloved Cambridge scoop shops.

With its landmark green-and-white awning, this legendary Beacon Hill florist is a perennial Best of Boston favorite.

This local toy store chainlet has succeeded for 48 years by centering creativity in play.

Just in time for summer vacay, wake up your peepers with these Greater Boston services.

This 77-year-old family-run South End venue—where Billie Holiday performed and Bill Murray cavorted—is truly the best of Boston’s best.

For more than 40 years, the stately Back Bay establishment has been a blueprint for consistency, excellence—and the perfect meat.

The best time to explore this delightful Canadian province less than a two-hour flight from Logan? Right about now.

Bumble, Hinge, Tinder, Coffee Meets Bagel (yes, that’s really an app)—I’ve tried them all. My confounding search for connection when virtual love disappoints.

Your favorite artist’s artist brought out special guests (Quavo!)—and lots of bows.

Former liquor board secretary Lesley Delaney Hawkins terminated after providing a “made-up” license number.