Holiday season has arrived with tons of shopping, winter-y pop-up bars, Swiss raclette cheese, pasta served in a giant cheese wheel, and did we mention cheese? Oh, and a giant pink yeti.

Warm up with a rich, decadent cup of cocoa at some of the area’s best cafés.

It’s a neon rebirth for the former Allston deli and restaurant—a little more tropical this time.

The new sibling restaurant to West End staple Alcove also has a fish market for on-the-go fried clams, beer and wine, fresh seafood, and more.

Wine-and-dessert bar Zuzu’s Petals adds screen-free café service with delicious treats and live-in-the-moment vibes.

Widowmaker Brewing’s second location tries to keep Boston’s punk-rock spirit alive with stoner-metal vibes and an in-house restaurant by Bone and Bread.

Join us on Monday, October 30, for a food-filled night of fun.

Could these hotly anticipated restaurant openings get a spot on next year’s Top 50 Restaurants list? Only time will tell.

Every big night out is followed by the morning—make it count at one of these top spots.

When we’re not splurging on a big night out, you’ll find us ordering up low-key meals at these classics.

On the brink of launching a brand-new NESN show, the Emmy Award–winning producer talks motherhood, Boston’s food scene, and the injustice of napkin residue on your pants.

DW French is going to warm up winter with French onion soup, steak frites, and charming hospitality.

The high-energy street-level bar features dishes and drinks with lively, globally inspired flavors.

It’s that time of the year again, when autumn’s most ubiquitous spice blend has come out to play.

Accompany that famous lobster roll with brown butter soft serve and a brown butter Old Fashioned for an especially delicious treat.