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Contessa Cofounder Mario Carbone on Meatballs, Boston’s North End, and More

More than three years in, Major Food Group’s wildly acclaimed sky-high Italian destination is still going strong.


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Best of Boston Home 2025

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Inside the New World of Luxury Kids’ Parties, Where Parents Are Plus-Ones

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The Boston Bierhaus That Burned Down. Twice.


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The Top Haunted Houses in Massachusetts

From hayrides to haunted mansions, 15 killer attractions within driving distance from Boston. Boo!

Overhead view of a bowl of fried eggplant, hummus, pickled onions, hard boiled eggs, cucumbers, and more.
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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.

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The Best Places to Eat and Drink in Salem, Massachusetts Right Now

From sit-down dining to taprooms to candy stores, here’s how to make the most of your Salem trip, in October or otherwise.

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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All of Barbara Lynch’s Restaurants Are Closing

After closing her Fort Point businesses early in 2024, Lynch is now shuttering her remaining spots.


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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.


City Life

From Heartbreak to Hope: A Lewiston Father’s Unlikely Journey, One Year After the Massacre

After a gunman took his son’s life in Maine’s deadliest mass shooting, Arthur Barnard found himself drowning in grief. Then his pain paved a new path. One year after the massacre, the story of loss, love, and hope in Lewiston.

Life & Style

Five Natural Hair Salons in Greater Boston

From Newbury Street’s only Black-owned salon to an expert stylist’s Canton expansion, these local spots will help you find a style that’s distinctly you.

Arts & Entertainment

Ben Mezrich Strikes Hollywood Gold (Again)

The wildly prolific local writer writes books faster than most people change their socks.

Home & Property

So, You Want to Live in Somerville?

The birthplace of Marshmallow Fluff offers the sweet spot of (relatively) affordable housing and proximity to Boston.

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News Bites: The Cambridge Croissant Café from the Iggy’s Team Is Here

Plus, a Dorchester burger fave expands to Cambridge, a Brockton brewery is not closing after all, and more food news for the week.

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Arts & Entertainment

Where to Go Apple Picking Near Boston

Find your perfect fall at these 11 awesome apple orchards—each less than an hour from the city.

Arts & Entertainment

Newbury Street’s Trident Booksellers & Café Celebrates 40 Years

The reading-and-café cultural staple expands, giving readers more room to browse, relax, and discover new titles.

City Life

This City Councilor Is Boston’s Brightest Rising Political Star

Council President Ruthzee Louijeune on the local housing crisis, the city’s best Haitian food, and, for once and for all, how to pronounce her last name.

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Popular Burlington Restaurant Việt Citron Will Expand to Somerville

The casual spot is known for its crispy pork belly and fresh flavors.

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