Life & Style

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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Restaurants

The Best Local Gifts You Can Eat

Arts & Entertainment

The 18 Best Noah Kahan Gifts, According to a Noah Kahan Fan

Restaurants

27 Great Gifts for Fun Food People: Kitchenware, Merch, and More


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Restaurants

Lesser-Known Mexican Spirits Are on Showcase at Boston Bars

Forget tequila—these other Mexican spirits are having a moment in Boston.

City Life

The Betrayal of Sandra Birchmore

When a Stoughton police officer preyed on a teenage trainee, a nightmare began—and a ghastly crime lay hidden for years. Is justice for Sandra Birchmore still possible?

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Restaurants

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.

City Life

Photos: Ben Mezrich’s “The Mistress and the Key” Release Party

The blockbuster author celebrated his newest novel’s publication at Monteverdi in Cambridge.

Travel

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.

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News Bites: CambridgeSide Gets a New Food Court

Plus, Mida expands to the Fenway, Monkey King Tea closes in Malden, and more food news for the week.


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Eliza Dushku’s New Journey

Eliza Dushku’s New Journey

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

Top 50 Restaurants in Boston

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.


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Restaurants

Bernadette Brings French-Inspired Fare to Salem This Fall

The North Shore city gets a new worthy, year-round destination, thanks to the second restaurant from Aaron and Shanna Chambers, who also own Settler across the street.

Life & Style

Electric-Car Maker Rivian Rolls into the Back Bay

The 5,000-square-foot outpost at the Lyrik development is a smart-vehicle showroom you can explore with friends, family, and even Fido.

Life & Style

Photos: ALX100: The Most Influential Latinos in Massachusetts

Check out scenes from the October 10, 2024 event at the Museum of Science, Boston.

Arts & Entertainment

Meet Boston’s Next MVPs (Most Viral Posters)

They’re not skating, hitting fastballs, or sinking three-pointers, but these social media masterminds just might be the breakout stars of their teams.

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Restaurants

News Bites: Taco Azul Debuts on Beacon Hill with Margaritas and Guac Galore

Plus, Barbara Lynch’s restaurants are closing, Beacon Hill has a tiny new hummus shop, and more food news for the week.

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Best of Boston

Best of Boston

Top Places to Live 2024

Top Places to Live 2024


Arts & Entertainment

Snowport, a Hugely Popular Winter Holiday Market, Returns to Boston’s Seaport

Year-end holiday cheer is on the horizon with pop-up shops, food vendors, and more fun at the Boston Seaport District’s sixth annual holiday market extravaganza.

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Restaurants

The Hummus Shop Opens on Beacon Hill

The “micro restaurant” is the next step for a food truck that’s been delighting Boston for the past few years.

Arts & Entertainment

Preview: Bosse, a Pickleball MegaComplex in Natick, Opens Soon

This month, Boston chef Chris Coombs and former professional tennis player D.J. Bosse will open the largest indoor pickleball experience in Massachusetts. Here, sneak a dink at this paddle paradise unveiled.

Home & Property

How Do You Make a Great Room Even Greater?

For architect William Hanley, the solution was making the stunning Maine surroundings part of the decor.

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