Back Bay
Sneak Peek: View Boston’s Rooftop Bar, Stratus, Is Decked out for the Holidays
High above the Back Bay, rooftop bar Stratus—part of the View Boston observatory, perched 51 stories up at the Prudential Center—provides a stunning look at […]
You’ll Never Guess the Three Most Expensive Zip Codes in Massachusetts
It may already be obvious if you’ve recently visited these spots or browsed Zillow, but now there’s even more data to confirm what you’ve already […]
D16, a ‘Very Moody, Very Sexy’ Cocktail Lounge, Opens in an Old Police Precinct
It’s no secret there’s a plethora of cocktail lounges all around Boston, but each spot is built differently—and if it’s built into a unique space, […]
News Bites: Coastal Greek Restaurant Kaia Opens in the South End
Maybe your thoughts are already on next week’s turkey, but there’s plenty of food-related excitement happening this week. We’re back with the details on the […]
A Boston Brownstone Goes From Three Rentals to One Fabulous Home
This article is from the winter 2025 issue of Boston Home. Sign up here to receive a subscription. As a Boston-based architecture firm, Blue Hour Design does […]
Contessa Cofounder Mario Carbone on Meatballs, Boston’s North End, and More
It’s been a little over three years since Mario Carbone, Jeff Zalaznick, and Rich Torrisi, cofounders of fine-dining mega-organization Major Food Group (MFG), opened Contessa […]
News Bites: “Somebody Feed Phil” Comes to Boston
It’s time for some fall comfort: Bring home your favorite local pot pie, heat it up, and then join us for this week’s round of […]
The Lenox Hotel Restaurants Are Reborn
After a whirlwind 24 hours of remodeling, two of the Lenox Hotel’s restaurants reopen today, refreshed and ready for a new era. The space that’s […]
Where to Eat Nostalgic Desserts in Greater Boston
As we dine around Greater Boston throughout the year, whether researching special-occasion destinations for our annual Top 50 Restaurants list or working on other projects, we […]
These Lesser-Known Mexican Spirits Are Booming at Boston Bars
While dining around Greater Boston all year with an eye toward compiling our Top 50 Restaurants list, we often like to bookend our fine-dining research […]
The Top 10 New Restaurants in Greater Boston
Alongside this year’s Top 50 Restaurants list, we’re also excited to highlight 10 must-try new spots defining the future of Boston’s food scene. These recent […]
Electric-Car Maker Rivian Rolls into Boston’s Back Bay
Picture this: You’re grooving to live music on a Saturday while checking out wares from local artisans. No, you’re not at a cool street festival; […]
Real Estate Showdown: A Back Bay Brownstone vs. a Suburban Tudor
Listing agents: Maggie Gold Seelig, MGS Group Real Estate (Boston); Chrissie Lawrence, Rutledge Properties (Wellesley) Photo by Nate Atwater, Atwater Media Productions (Boston); HelioBook Photo […]
News Bites: Tree House Brewing Opens a Boston Shop
Tired of dodging Marty the Robot while doing your grocery shopping? Bored of the endless search for the simplest of simple grilled cheeses somewhere in […]
Where to Find Excellent Portuguese Food in Boston and Beyond
Portuguese cuisine hasn’t quite hit the mainstream yet in other parts of the country: You won’t see restaurants on every street corner dishing out codfish […]