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News

Sullivan’s Castle Island Is Boston’s Only James Beard Winner This Year

We raise a hot dog in congratulations, but we’re bummed that the James Beard Foundation overlooked the rest of our dining scene.


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Guides

Where to Find Ice Cream in Boston for Every Mood

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Q&A

‘Somebody Feed Phil’ Star on Boston’s Food Scene: “I Absolutely Loved It”

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Guides

Where to Find the Best Soft-Serve Ice Cream in Greater Boston


Latest Stories

Demystifying Cheese at Rialto

When Boston’s food lovers around town see fresh mozzarella on their favorite menus, there’s a good chance Lourdes Fiore Smith had something to do with […]

When Chef's Away, Who Sautés?

For local chef/owners, branching out from one restaurant to several is a mark of success. But while seemingly empire-minded chefs (e.g. Todd English, Ken Oringer, […]

Reviews

Dining Out: Rowes Wharf Sea Grille

The Boston Harbor Hotel’s new restaurant has all the makings of a classic tourist trap—but chef Daniel Bruce ensures it has exquisite bait.

Five Ways to Get Cooking

This year, we’re not risking any dinner party disasters–and neither should you. Kick off the holiday entertaining season by studying up with local chefs at […]

News

Comings and Goings

Chowder has seen many restaurants shutter their doors lately, including Azure, Bonfire, and Excelsior. But there’s good news: More affordable eateries are opening up in […]

News

Market Watch

Good news for avid home cooks (and folks whose appetite for high-end eats exceeds their dining-out budget): three new gourmet shops have come to town. […]


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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.


First Bite: Ginger Park

The truth is, we never really liked Banq. Well, some of us did; to the rest, it was a highly-designed, overly fussy fusion spot serving […]

First Bite: Myung Dong 1st Avenue

Maybe it’s because I’ve been too busy with Thai (Dok Bua, Khao Sarn, Rod Dee, Chilli Duck) or Vietnamese (New Dong Khanh, Le’s, Pho Basil) […]

Fall Harvest Prix Fixe Dinners

This fall, many restaurants have put together sumptuous, multi-course fixed-price dinners at relatively minuscule price points. Feast your eyes (and stomach) on these. OctoberFeast at […]

Absolut Boston: Hit or Miss?

It was flattering…at first. Absolut chose Boston as the third city in its Absolut Cities campaign (following New Orleans and L.A.), using it as the […]

Reviews

Dining Out: Il Casale

Raised on Italian home cooking, chef Dante de Magistris brings irresistible family flavor to his new restaurant in the ‘burbs.

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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.


Second Bite: Bon Savor

For a chef coming on board at an existing restaurant, injecting one’s personal style into a restaurant while still keeping the heart of the operation […]

First Bite: Tea Service at The BPL

When we’re in the Back Bay and looking for a place to chow down, the Boston Public Library doesn’t really jump to mind. This past […]

First Bite: The Battery

Not too long ago, Chowder had a hamburger. Not just any hamburger, mind you. This one had been put through a deep-fryer, the thick batter […]

Chef Shake-Up

You’ve been known to hit the road to hear your favorite musician, so why not pound the pavement to find your favorite chef? Recently, some […]

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