Bars
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 […]
Fan-Favorite Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Chain Finally Arrives in Boston
If your idea of a perfect movie theater experience is eating a full, scratch-made meal and drinking craft beer or a cocktail at your very […]
Good Company, a New Charlestown Cocktail Bar, Features ‘Farm-to-Glass’ Creations
From curry-roasted-carrot cocktails to Japanese whisky flights to design-your-own sours, there’s a new cocktail bar in town: Good Company, the first solo project from longtime […]
Moon Bar, a Casual Offshoot to Elegant Restaurant Mooncusser, Opens in Back Bay
Mooncusser, a fine-dining destination in Back Bay, was our 2023 Best of Boston pick for “Best Tasting Menu Worth the Splurge” for a lot of […]
El Tacuba, an Ode to Home-Cooking in Veracruz, Arrives in Medford Square
Five years in the making, El Tacuba is opening in Medford Square by the end of September 2023. The full-service sibling to local taco-and-torta chain […]
The Ultimate Guide to Boston Restaurant Openings, Summer 2023
Summer is underway, and as we alternate between recurring thunderstorms and sweaty 90-degree days, exciting restaurants are opening in and around Boston. Below, find a […]
The Most Exciting Rooftop Bars and Restaurants in Boston
Sometimes you’re fine with simply finding the closest possible restaurant patio for a pleasant al fresco meal. At other times, though, there’s something about ascending […]
Hobgoblin Arrives in Downtown Boston, Steeped in Mysticism, Thai Flavors, and Jazz
As legend has it, 13th-century sorcerer Sir Hugo de Giffard enlisted the help of a magical hobgoblin army to build a subterranean cavern below Yester […]
The Eaves Tells a Story of a Life in Two Places Through Creative Vietnamese Food and Cocktails
Maybe it’s the pumping disco beat from a playlist that leaps from Boney M.’s “Rasputin” to the Bee Gees’ “Stayin’ Alive”; maybe it’s the sneaky […]
Best of Boston 2023 Is Here, and It’s Full of Food
One rainy May afternoon, I found myself wandering through Boston on what became an accidental chowder crawl. I merely intended to double-check the winner the […]
Pinky’s Drips with Art Deco Inspiration and Jazzes Up Newbury Street
Have you ever sipped a coconut- and passionfruit-infused cocktail out of a giant conch shell? You can at Pinky’s, a new, photogenic bar on Newbury […]