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Restaurants

Where to Find the Greatest Espresso Martinis in Boston

Whether you’re a brunch fanatic or you’re settling in for a summer full of kids making noise around the house, you might be looking for […]

City Life

A Primer on Boston’s Victorian-Era Buildings

From Boston Home’s Summer 2023 issue. Boston is considered a contemporary architectural underdog, often overshadowed by larger cities. But few places can boast of more than […]

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Restaurants

Aceituna Grill’s New Cocktail Program Honors Bartending Legend Brother Cleve

You could call Nick Mallia’s process in crafting the cocktail program at the newest location of Aceituna Grill, which opened on Newbury Street in early […]

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Restaurants

Where to Get Greater Boston’s Most Decadent Milkshakes and Frappes

If you’re not a New Englander, you might think that the terms “milkshake” and “frappe” can be used interchangeably to describe the classic ice-cream-based, milky […]

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Home & Property

On the Market: A Spacious Back Bay Townhouse Overlooking the Charles

226 Beacon St., Back Bay Price: $12,995,000 Size: 7,653 square feet Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 6 full, 2 partial Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen rank up […]

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Restaurants

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

The James Beard Foundation announced its nominees for 2023 restaurant and chef awards today, March 29, a pared-down version of the semifinalist list from January. […]

Restaurants

The Ultimate Guide to Boston Chocolate

Vanilla Bean–Dark Chocolate Mousse at Zuzu’s Petals Cell phone use isn’t allowed inside this intimate wine and dessert café in Inman Square—all the better for […]

Long noodles are piled high on a plate, garnished with whole basil leaves, garnished with a dark brown sauce and bits of shredded beef.
Restaurants

The 2023 James Beard Semifinalists Are a Testament to Greater Boston’s Incredible Dining Scene

It’s that time of the year again: The James Beard Foundation has announced its semifinalists for 2023 awards, highlighting talented restaurant industry folks throughout the […]

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Home & Property

On the Market: A Back Bay Condo with a Cashmere Billiards Room

184 Beacon St. Unit 4, Back Bay Price: $8,500,000 Size: 3,577 square feet Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 full, 2 partial In a world of trendy […]

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Restaurants

50 Greater Boston Restaurant Openings We Can’t Wait for in 2023

We’re only a couple weeks into 2023, and it’s shaping up to be a busy—and exciting!—year on the local dining front. There are rebirths (Eastern […]

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Home & Property

On the Market: A Back Bay Brownstone with a Private Deck

142 St. Botolph St. #1, Back Bay Price: $2,899,000 Size: 2,222 square feet Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 full, 1 partial Stained glass, exquisite fireplaces, and […]

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Restaurants

15 Must-Try Brunch Dishes in Greater Boston

Maybe you already know where to go for the overall tastiest brunches in town, or for various brunch occasions—luxurious, drag, weekday, etc. You might also […]

Restaurants

The Ultimate Guide to Brunch in Boston

Boozy Brunch The Bowery Bar For many brunch fans, an over-the-top booze menu is practically a requirement of the genre. Thankfully, Dorchester’s Bowery Bar has […]

Home & Property

So You Want To Live in the Back Bay?

1. Know Your Price Point It certainly ain’t cheap to live in the Back Bay: The median sale price for a condo in 2021 was […]

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Restaurants

Here’s Where to Find the Best Bakeries in Boston Right Now

Not much in this world elicits as much easy joy as a chocolate chip cookie, still warm from the oven. Coffee isn’t complete without a […]