Boston Magazine

Drumroll, please! Here are the best of the best—the most discerning architects, builders, designers, craftspeople, and retailers around Greater Boston and beyond.

Our style editor tries to handle the heat—and the freeze—of this wellness technique.

Pressed for time and need something fast this holiday season? Give Amazon a break—these local stores have you covered.

Plus, pintxos arrive on Beacon Hill, a French-inspired bistro debuts in Salem, and more food news for the week.

It’s all sparkle—and no sibling rivalry—at this sister-run Boston gem shop.

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.

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.

Will the 150-year-old Jacob Wirth collapse under the heat, or can it rise from the ashes once again?

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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