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Where to Warm Up with Hot Cocktails around Boston

There are plenty of ways to fight the winter chill—and sipping on a warm cocktail is one of the best. Hot toddies, whiskey hot chocolates, […]

Home & Property

Real Estate Showdown: A Beacon Hill Condo vs. a Dover Colonial

Listing Agents: Rebecca Davis Tulman and Leslie Singleton Adam, Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty (Boston); Maureen McCaffrey, Douglas Elliman Real Estate – Wellesley (Dover) Photo by […]

Home & Property

If Colonel Mustard Had a Library, It Might Look Like This

The Problem When the current owners purchased this six-floor, 19th-century townhouse in Louisburg Square, it had deteriorated nearly to the point of being uninhabitable. Fortunately, […]

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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 […]

A spread of small Spanish bites and wine on a long wooden table with barstools in the background.
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Zurito, a Love Letter to Pintxo Bars, Debuts on Beacon Hill

Jamie Bissonnette is really pumped about anchovies. White and black anchovies on toast. Cantabrian anchovies skewered with peppers and olives. Plates of boquerones—marinated white anchovies. […]

Tacos, colorful cocktails, and guac with blue corn chips sit on a wooden table.
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News Bites: Taco Azul Debuts on Beacon Hill with Margaritas and Guac Galore

We’ve been busy eating our way through Salem, but we’re back with some restaurant updates for the week with openings, closings, and other news you […]

Overhead view of a bowl of fried eggplant, hummus, pickled onions, hard boiled eggs, cucumbers, and more.
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The Hummus Shop Opens on Beacon Hill

Hummus lovers of Boston are about to have a new one-stop shop for all of their chickpea-based needs. Colin Daly, a Boston native and hummus […]

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All of Barbara Lynch’s Restaurants Are Closing

Barbara Lynch is closing her remaining three restaurants, following the early 2024 closure of her three businesses in Boston’s Fort Point and the sale of […]

Pan-seared pork dumplings are lined up on a red and white plate next to a bowl of chili oil.
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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. […]

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Where to Eat the Top Doughnuts in Boston

Birthplace of one of the most recognizable coffee-companion brands in the world, Greater Boston knows its doughnuts. And it’s not just because we have a […]

Tacos, colorful cocktails, and guac with blue corn chips sit on a wooden table.
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‘Guac, Tacos, Margs’: Taco Azul Opens on Beacon Hill in Fall 2024

One day, Taco Azul will have locations in every corner of the northeast, if founder Dan Leyva has his way. Given that the Forbes “30 […]

Home & Property

Here Is a Rare Andy Warhol of Senator Ted Kennedy

At a friend’s home more than a decade ago, Jack Yeaton came upon a framed portrait of Senator Edward Kennedy by Andy Warhol. “It was […]

Home & Property

From Fraternity House to Musical Sanctuary: A Beacon Hill Greek Revival’s Stunning Transformation

This article is from the fall 2024 issue of Boston Home. Sign up here to receive a subscription. The day the homeowners closed on their […]

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Where to Eat Fabulous French Food around Boston

French fare is famously difficult to perfect—fortunately, though, Boston’s most talented chefs are up to the task. Whether you’re looking for a no-fuss bistro serving […]

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Where to Eat in Greater Boston in August 2024

1. Café Pastel This European-style café by chef George Mendes (Amar at Raffles Boston) is the next best thing to a morning espresso in Lisbon. […]