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30 Bold, Bougie, Boston Gifts for Everyone on Your Nice List

From artisanal sweets and unique experiences to dazzling gems, designer bags, and electric rides, our guide to satisfying your friends and neighbors with these handpicked locally available presents.


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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.

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Zurito, a Love Letter to Pintxo Bars, Debuts on Beacon Hill

The tribute to Spanish Basque Country is the latest restaurant from power trio Jamie Bissonnette, Babak Bina, and Andy Cartin, who opened Downtown Crossing’s Somaek earlier this year.

City Life

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?

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Where to Find the Best Pot Pies around Boston

There’s a reason it’s the ultimate comfort food. Bookmark these picks for gravy-drenched-chicken classics, plus a couple curveballs.

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Sneak Peek: Mimi’s Chūka Diner Opens Soon in Somerville

Japanese-Chinese cuisine meets American diner influences in this forthcoming restaurant from a longtime pop-up.

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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.


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Eliza Dushku’s New Journey

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The former Hollywood actor turned certified therapist is on a mission to revolutionize trauma treatment in Boston and beyond.
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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.


Home & Property

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.

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Where to Eat in Greater Boston in November 2024

New and exciting restaurants to check out, plus new reasons to visit older spots.

Home & Property

On the Market: A $10 Million, 18-Acre Compound in Dover

With 11,000-square-feet of space and resort amenities—including an outdoor kitchen and heated pool—this rustic residence is bound to impress.

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The Lenox Hotel Restaurants Are Reborn

An Irish pub and a cocktail bar reopen today, with a third restaurant on the way early next year.

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Where to Eat in Boston’s Suburbs

A few favorites, old and new, that are worth the drive from the city.

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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.

Arts & Entertainment

Mfoniso Udofia Returns Home to Massachusetts with “Sojourners”

An innovative nine-play series kicks off with a reflection on family, tradition, and the immigrant experience.

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Spy Bar Brings the ‘Listening Lounge’ Trend to the South End

From the team behind the Beehive and Cósmica, the Revolution Hotel spot is the latest version of a new-to-Boston trend that dates to 1950s Japan.

City Life

Provincetown, Raúl Esparza, and a Parade of Scary Exes

Our intrepid society columnist reports from Boston’s swankiest affairs, including the Fine Arts Work Center’s Summer Awards Celebration, the Stargazer Gala, and Jack Connors’ last Beach Ball.

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