Back Bay
13 New Boston Bars We Loved in 2022
Was 2022 the Year of the Cocktail? It really has been a strong year for dramatically presented, intricately constructed cocktails—and intimate, high-end cocktail bars with […]
15 New Full-Service Boston Restaurants We Loved in 2022
What a good year for eating. 2022 took us around the globe with new restaurants hyper-focused on regional cuisines previously underrepresented in Boston: We’ve now […]
On the Market: A Sophisticated and Expansive Apartment in Back Bay
401 Beacon St., Unit 4, Back Bay Price: $5,500,000 Size: 2,877 square feet Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 full, 1 partial When searching for a new place to live, […]
On the Market: A Condo on Isabella Stewart Gardner’s Former Property
150 Beacon St. #1, Back Bay Price: $13,500,000 Size: 4,698 square feet Bedrooms: 3 bedrooms Bathrooms: 3 full, 1 partial If you’ve ever dreamed of owning a piece […]
The 12 Best Hotels in Boston Right Now
Luxury The Whitney Hotel Quiet yet cosmopolitan, moneyed yet not flashy, and, like many of its Beacon Hill neighbors, named for a descendant of William […]
Historic Interpretation
When it was built in 1902, the Ayer Mansion at 395 Commonwealth Avenue broke with Back Bay tradition. Rather than using the red brick favored […]
A Reimagined Private Roof Deck
The Problem A two-story condo in a Back Bay brownstone had a highly coveted private roof deck, accessed by a head house in the center. […]
Tiffani Faison’s Bringing Pizza to Fenway, Mei Mei Is Getting a New Home, and More Food News
Welcome to our Monday news roundup, keeping you up to date on tidbits of Boston-area restaurant news. Got info that should be on our radar? Send […]
A Dozen Places to Get Excellent Fried Pickles around Boston
If you’ve ever felt a craving for a savory snack with a pang of tartness and a crispy crunch, you might want to try some […]
Take a Look at the Newest Residential Building in Back Bay
Moving is a drag for a myriad of reasons, one of them being the headache that is establishing yourself in a new place. Spending hours […]
Check Out the Most Expensive Home for Sale in Boston
1 Dalton St., Unit 5801/5802, Back Bay Price: $38,000,000 Size: 7,848 square feet Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 6 full, 2 partial Boston’s real estate market operates […]
A Sky-High Cocktail Lounge Is Coming to the Back Bay
Welcome to our Monday news roundup, keeping you up to date on tidbits of Boston-area restaurant news. Got info that should be on our radar? […]
Restaurant Review: A Sprawling Italian-ish Menu at Faccia Brutta
At Boston, we do stars, but in my dream job, we’d size up restaurants using only Randy Jackson–isms, which I’ve admired since American Idol’s heyday […]
Little Whale Oyster Bar Opens in Back Bay
Little Whale Oyster Bar, a New England seafood restaurant, arrives on Newbury Street today, September 12, thanks to a bit of a switcheroo from chef […]
Three Splurge-Worthy Tasting Menus to Try in Greater Boston This Weekend
Welcome to Three to Try. On Thursdays, we share three restaurant or dish recommendations for the weekend—sometimes new, sometimes old, always delicious. Got a special […]