Comfort Food

Two white bowls sit on a pale green tray, one featuring thick noodle rolls with fish balls and a swoosh of sriracha, the other with chopped cucumbers.
Restaurants

Beyond the Top 50: Casual Faves

We enjoyed quite a lot of fine-dining while researching our annual list of Boston’s Top 50 Restaurants, out now—but when we’re between white-tablecloth meals, these […]

Overhead view of four croissants, each topped with a big dollop of toasted meringue.
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Where to Enjoy Pumpkin Spice Dishes and Drinks around Boston

All the pumpkin pie flavor, none of the pumpkin: Pumpkin spice season is here. From indie cafés’ takes on the pumpkin spice latte (aka “PSL,” […]

Patrons are gathered at a brasserie-style restaurant bar with lots of wood accents.
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It’s Eastern Standard Time: The Iconic Restaurant Has Been Reborn

After a nearly 15-year run and a devastating COVID-era closure, Eastern Standard is back. It’s in a new space, albeit a short walk from its […]

A burger is topped with cheese and onions.
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Oklahoma Burgers, Frozen Drinks, and Creative Comfort Food Arrive in Allston

Chef Sarah Wade knows comfort food. From serving up hearty dishes as opening executive chef at Lulu’s Allston to winning on Chopped to opening her […]

A thin smash burger sits on a white plate.
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Deep Ellum Is Back, Along with Its Beloved Truffle Gorgonzola Fries

When Allston mainstay Deep Ellum closed in 2020 after a 13-year run, it hit hard: The cozy neighborhood spot was a gastropub-y beer bar before […]

Rendering of a somewhat casual sit-down restaurant with bar space and minimalist decor, featuring light blue and light green accents.
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An Allston Restaurant Serving ‘Unapologetically Delicious Comfort Food’ Will Open This Summer

Get your metaphorical swimsuits ready: A new restaurant is coming to Allston, and it’ll feature a “swim-up bar” outside—no actual pool involved, but plenty of […]

A large hot dog is covered with thick squiggles of ketchup and mayo.
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Head to East Boston’s Perros Paisas for Colombian-Style Hot Dogs

Ever dreamed of eating a hot dog topped with cheese, hard-boiled quail eggs, pineapple sauce, crushed potato chips, bacon, ketchup, and mayonnaise? An East Boston […]

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Where to Find Boston’s Best Fried Chicken Right Now

Americans are well-acquainted with fried chicken, often served Southern-style, or tenderized with a buttermilk brine and dredged in seasoned flour for a thick and crunchy […]

biscuits at Stillwater in Boston
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Here’s Your First Look at the “Redefined Comfort Food” Menu at Stillwater

If you love crumbly cheeses of all kinds, “marshmallow-y meringue,” and sub-$14 cocktails (honestly, not too shabby by the standards of many new openings), read […]