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Guides

Where to Eat in Greater Boston for December 2024

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


Guides

The Best Local Gifts You Can Eat

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Cambridge Cocktail Bar Brick & Mortar to Become Italian Aperitivo Bar

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


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Widespread Workplace Toxicity Alleged Under Acclaimed Boston Chef Barbara Lynch

The New York Times and The Boston Globe both published stories today citing over a dozen former employees of the Barbara Lynch Collective, alleging years of verbal and physical harassment.

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A Sicilian Pizza Shop Is Opening at the Speedway in Brighton

The two-year-old Pizza Project pop-up is getting its own storefront.

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Encore Boston Harbor’s Acclaimed Steakhouse Gets a Little Sibling

Medium Rare Lounge opens on April 12 with a menu that includes a dry-aged burger, wagyu pigs in a blanket, a raw bar, and a giant dessert platter.

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New England’s First “Dog Bar” (!) Comes to Everett

Park-9 unleashes a fetching venue for canines and their humans—and it even features cocktails with dog treat pairings.

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Coming Soon: Savr, a Restaurant in the Exclusive St. Regis Residences

An American bistro with luxury amenities is slated to open in May under head chef Danny Levesque.

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Nightshade Noodle Bar’s Rachel Miller Leads Local James Beard Nominees

The foundation announced its 2023 nominee list, and three Massachusetts chefs remain.


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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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Tiffani Faison’s Five Must-Haves for Spring Luncheons

The mega-chef swears by these hosting essentials.

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Roger Berkowitz Adds a New Seafood Business to His Fish-Filled Resume

The former Legal Sea Foods president and CEO is now shipping flash-frozen seafood around the U.S. thanks to his new company, Roger’s Fish Co.

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Deep Ellum Is Back, Along with Its Beloved Truffle Gorgonzola Fries

The popular Allston bar and restaurant has been reborn in Waltham.

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Iconic Late-Night Apple Fritters Arrive in Fenway from the Vineyard

Starting mid-March, Back Door Donuts will pop up out of a side door of Loretta’s Last Call until 2 a.m. nightly.

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Boston Pastry Powerhouses Join Forces for a New Lakon Paris Patisserie Location

The Newton bakery, beloved for its eye-catching croissants, expands to Brookline, with lauded local pastry chef Giselle Miller on the team.

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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.


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A Boston Industry Vet Plans a Restaurant and Fish Market for the Seaport

Alcove’s Tom Schlesinger-Guidelli will open Hook + Line in 2023, an independent restaurant in a sea of chains.

Reviews

Review: Moëca Largely Succeeds With Wildly Clever Seafood

With a menu full of fish dishes from around the globe, the Cambridge newcomer keeps its head above water—most of the time.

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Silver Dove Afternoon Tea Is a Cozy-Meets-Classy Downtown Hideaway

The new tearoom is an intimate, independently owned operation, courtesy of two industry veterans with lots of cocktail experience.

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Boston Beer Innovator Rhonda Kallman Brings Her Craft Brew Experience to Liquor

After creating a beer synonymous with the city, the Boston Beer Company co-founder started Boston Harbor Distillery to drive the same success in spirits.