Bars
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 […]
There’s a New ‘Listening Lounge’ in the South End
Down a winding staircase from the Revolution Hotel lobby awaits the South End’s Spy Bar, a new music-focused spot that’s “like a ’70s lounge meets […]
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 […]
Where to Eat in Greater Boston for October 2024
The chill of early autumn is in the air, and we’re finding comfort in dumplings by the dozen, noodle soups, shepherd’s pie, and lots more. […]
News Bites: Modern Mediterranean Restaurant Kush by Saba Opens in Somerville
Grab a cup of coffee and settle in for this week’s food news bites, from restaurant openings to delicious events. (You can catch up on […]
The Most Gorgeous Places to Grab a Drink in New England
Whether you’ve been biking, sailing, or plowing through a new stack of genre fiction, a well-timed outdoor libation can be the chef’s kiss for a […]
Somerville’s Thirsty Scholar Pub Will Become ‘Welcoming’ Cocktail Bar Tall Order
When Tall Order opens later this year in the old Thirsty Scholar Pub space, it’ll be “a friendly neighborhood cocktail bar,” says co-owner Daren Swisher. […]
Brookline Gets a Thai-Inspired ‘Elevated Dive Bar’ from the Mahaniyom Team
Thai flavors meet global dishes and refreshing highballs at Merai, the soon-to-open second restaurant from the team behind Brookline Village’s award-winning Thai restaurant Mahaniyom. Set […]
Soju, Sounds, and Sushi: A Restaurant Trio Opens in Downtown Crossing
Downtown Crossing is now home to a taste, or three, of contemporary Asian cuisine, culture, and cocktails with the debut of a trio of new […]
Our Wildly Comprehensive Guide to Eating and Drinking in Fenway
Where there’s a will to eat, there’s a Fenway. Whether you’re hanging around before the Sox hit the field or just looking to run the […]
Ten Great Boston Date-Night Ideas
Whether you’re planning a first date or keeping things exciting after a decade of marriage, or anything in between, Greater Boston’s got plenty of fun […]
The InterContinental’s Dining Revamp Puts an Italian Steakhouse on the Waterfront
Italian steakhouse fare is landing on the Boston waterfront: The InterContinental Boston hotel is revamping its dining program after nearly two decades. Gone is Miel, […]
Where to Find Great Late-Night Food around Boston
Sure, with our early last calls and even earlier subway-service shutdowns, Boston will never be confused for the City That Never Sleeps—and the pandemic and […]
Here’s Where to Drink Creative Mocktails around Boston
It’s no secret that labels like “mocktails” and “zero-proof” are populating the bottom of drink menus everywhere these days. An increased interest in spirit-free drinks […]
Sabina, Boston’s First Mezcaleria, Opens on Newbury Street
Boston has no shortage of self-described tequila bars, but far fewer local spots showcase the broader category of mezcal—and none, really, to the extent that […]