Comfort Food
These Are the Best Italian Restaurants in Boston Right Now
Big bowls of pasta, rich sauces, fresh ingredients, ever-flowing wine—there are many reasons diners can’t get enough Italian food. The classic cuisine is expansive, thanks […]
Mothership, a Family-Friendly Restaurant Full of Comfort Food, Lands in Cambridge
With hearty portions of chicken “tendies,” a 1990s throwback chocolate lava cake, and shuffleboard, Mothership is open in Cambridge, down the street from Alewife MBTA […]
Have Yourself a Steak Frites-apalooza in Boston This Winter
Flap meat is, by linguistic standards, one of the least appealing cuts of beef—but as soon as you get past that name, it’s a truly […]
Somerville’s Wade BBQ Makes a Case for Boston Barbecue
Somerville’s Union Square has become increasingly bustling by the day, from the arrival of the Green Line in 2022 to the ever-changing retail and dining […]
Blue Ribbon Brasserie, a New York City Mainstay, Lands in Boston
When brothers Bruce and Eric Bromberg were about to open Blue Ribbon Brasserie in New York City’s SoHo neighborhood in 1992, they were so busy […]
A Neo-Goth Taproom Opens in Brighton
The Widowmaker Brewing team has been haunting a Brighton address for nearly a year, transforming 190 North Beacon St. into a second taproom for the […]
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 […]
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,” […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]