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D16, a ‘Very Moody, Very Sexy’ Cocktail Lounge, Opens in an Old Police Precinct

“We’re really excited about the smoke cage,” teases the general manager of this Back Bay bar from the team behind the Black Rose and Clerys.


Boston Home

The Italian Villa Grandeur of Boston’s Best New Restaurant

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News Bites: Coastal Greek Restaurant Kaia Opens in the South End

A dimly lit bar glows red and is decorated with records hanging on wood-paneled walls.
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Desnuda Cocina & Bar Brings Music and Vibes to Tremont Street


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A yellow cocktail is presented in a glass box full of smoke.
News

D16, a ‘Very Moody, Very Sexy’ Cocktail Lounge, Opens in an Old Police Precinct

“We’re really excited about the smoke cage,” teases the general manager of this Back Bay bar from the team behind the Black Rose and Clerys.

Boston Home

The Italian Villa Grandeur of Boston’s Best New Restaurant

The décor of La Padrona, located in Raffles Boston, is as enticing as the fine-dining destination’s exquisite cuisine.

Overhead view of a table full of upscale Greek dishes, mostly seafood, with various condiments and cocktails.
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News Bites: Coastal Greek Restaurant Kaia Opens in the South End

Plus, Levain Bakery expands to the Seaport with giant cookies, a swanky basement lounge opens in an old police precinct, and more food news for the week.

A dimly lit bar glows red and is decorated with records hanging on wood-paneled walls.
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Desnuda Cocina and Bar Brings Music and Vibes to Tremont Street

Another listening lounge opens in Boston’s South End, this time with ceviche and giraffe-print banquettes.

A chef stands in front of a restaurant with an awning that reads Contessa, his arms crossed, unsmiling.
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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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News Bites: “Somebody Feed Phil” Comes to Boston

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


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50 Best Restaurants

50 Best Restaurants

An updated list of the top 50 restaurants in town that make Boston a true dining destination. These are the best places to eat in the city right now.

Best of Boston: Dining

Best of Boston: Dining

Here’s a look at the restaurant winners—and some other food- and drink-related businesses—for the Best of Boston awards.


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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.

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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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Guides

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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Guides

Where to Eat in Greater Boston in November 2024

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

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Restaurant Guides

Restaurant Guides

Where to eat right now.

Reviews

Reviews

Trying to decide whether to visit the hottest new restaurant in town? Stay in the know with our reviews.


Clams, fries, and a glass of Guinness are displayed on a dark wooden table in front of colorful stained glass.
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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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Guides

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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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.

People gather in a dimly lit event space in front of an enlarged copy of Boston magazine's Top 50 Restaurants cover.
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Taste Event Sneak Peek: Here’s What You’ll Be Eating

Get your tickets now for the November 7 event, our biggest food shindig of the year.

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