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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The Best Local Gifts You Can Eat

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

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


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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.

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.

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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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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.


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.

Arts & Entertainment

Five Historic Cemeteries to Visit in Boston

‘Tis the season.

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It’s Almost Time for Taste 2024, Our Biggest Food Event of the Year

Get your tickets now, and we’ll see you on November 7.

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City Life

How October 7 Galvanized Boston’s Jewish Community

In the aftermath of Hamas militants’ attack on Israel last year, some local residents joined support groups. Others became activists. Some even changed their worldviews entirely.

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Restaurants

Where to Eat in Greater Boston in October 2024

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

Home & Property

The Hotel Portsmouth Gets a Modern Americana Redesign

The boutique New Hampshire guesthouse unveils a red, white, and blue vibe while honoring its storied structure.

Home & Property

Real Estate Showdown: A Back Bay Brownstone vs. a Suburban Tudor

It’s amazing what a few miles can do to the market. This month, we compare a Marlborough Street pad with a family-friendly home in Wellesley Farms.

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