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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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Laughing Monk Cafe’s Expansion to Allston Showcases Northeastern Thailand’s Fiery Cuisine

The menu at the tiny new location, now open in the former S&I Thai space, features dishes from the Isan region.

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Hallelujah, Eastern Standard Is Making a Comeback

Plus, restaurateur Frank DePasquale has a couple of new projects up his sleeve, there’s a new Anna’s Taqueria in town, and more local food news.

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Three Holiday Pop-Ups to Visit at Boston-Area Bars This Month

Celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, and winter vibes with decorations and themed cocktails galore.

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Tropical Cocktails in South Boston, Tacos on Mission Hill, and More Local Food News

Plus, fun things to do in the coming weeks—and a few local gifts to buy for the holidays.

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Tenderoni’s Skates into the Fenway with Crunchy Pizzas and “Big Disco Energy”

Hustle through the menu of scratch-made pastas, huge salads, and “Italian-American-ish” delights.

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Cambridge’s Peruvian Gem La Royal Gets National Attention

The Celeste sibling is the only Massachusetts spot in Esquire’s collection of the best new restaurants in America this year.


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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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Pescador Brings a Tequila-Soaked Seafood Party to Kenmore Square

The second Boston venue from New York’s Blue Ribbon Restaurants has arrived, and it’s a globe-trotting look at seafood dishes from Latin America to Europe.

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Greater Boston’s Getting a Dog Bar (and More Local Food and Drink News)

Plus, three food events to put on your calendar this month.

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Guides

Where to Find Tropical Flavors around New England This Winter

Dream of warmer days while visiting these four excellent restaurants showcasing Caribbean and South American cuisines.

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Eat Sandwiches Full of Sunshine at Shirley in Davis Square

Open since late summer and born out of a pop-up, this Somerville sandwich-and-more shop wants you to eat food that makes you feel good.

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Sake-Drenched Karaoke, the Rebirth of a Favorite Beer Bar, and More Boston Restaurant News

Plus, three delicious pop-ups you’ve got to attend in the coming months.

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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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SubRosa, a Mediterranean-Inspired Pop-up, Blooms at South End Cocktail Bar Wink & Nod

It’s been a very long break for the venue—and for Louis DiBiccari, the latest chef to helm its culinary residency program.

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Three Comforting Soups to Try around Boston This Weekend

Travel from Thailand to Turkey to Nigeria with this trio of warming dining recommendations.

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Three Greater Boston Bakeries to Try on This Crisp Fall Weekend

The brown-butter chocolate chip cookies of your dreams, Haitian American treats, and babka galore.

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Guides

Five New Menus to Try in Boston This Weekend

Wander into the colder months with decadent mac and cheese, a new brunch bounty, and more.