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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, […]

Life & Style

Five Recommended Natural Hair Salons in Greater Boston

Dorchester Salvaged Roots Hair and Beauty There’s a spa-like feel to this Dorchester oasis, where founder Shanita Clarke and her team of stylists are well […]

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News Bites: The Cambridge Croissant Café from the Iggy’s Team Is Here

October is here, and the smell of autumn is in the air—or is that the omnipresent scent of pumpkin spice? Either way, the month is […]

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

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. […]

A burger with cheese, fried jalapeno slices, and more toppings.
Restaurants

Where to Find Greater Boston’s Juiciest Burgers

A juicy, charred patty (or several). Oozing melted cheese. Tangy special sauce. At its simplest, the burger is a humble sandwich—with infinite ways to be […]

Home & Property

So, You Want to Live in Dorchester?

1. Pick Your Price Point Boston’s largest community, Dorchester encompasses several villages, including Ashmont, Four Corners, and Savin Hill. The area’s expansiveness accounts in part […]

An exterior of a restaurant has the name, Comfort Kitchen, painted in green on the building, and a small green sign says the same.
Restaurants

Comfort Kitchen and Talulla Are 2024 James Beard Award Nominees

James Beard Foundation awards season marches on: Today, the organization followed up January’s list of 2024 semifinalists for restaurant and chef awards with the whittled-down […]

Restaurants

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 […]

Restaurants

Boston’s Greatest Irish Pubs

The Irish pub is a prevalent style of watering hole in cities that aren’t home to huge populations of Irish descendants. It’s no surprise, then, that […]

Overhead view of crispy pieces of fried fish accompanied by fries and lemon slices.
Restaurants

Where to Find Boston’s Tastiest Fish and Chips

If you want fried seafood in Boston—well, we’ve got you covered with everything from clam rolls to calamari. Sometimes, though, you just want to skip […]

A large hot dog is covered with thick squiggles of ketchup and mayo.
Restaurants

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 […]

Two sliders sit on a plate, filled with a pulled meat substitute and arugula.
Restaurants

The James Beard Foundation’s 2024 Semifinalist List Is Here

It’s James Beard Foundation awards season again, starting with today’s announcement of the semifinalists for 2024 chef and restaurant awards. This year, only three local […]

A bowl of mac and cheese features thick rigatoni topped in creamy cheese and biscuit crumbs.
Restaurants

Where to Find the Best Mac ’n’ Cheese in Boston Right Now

In the very un-scientific hierarchy of comfort foods—French fries, ice cream, tacos—one dish reigns supreme: mac ’n’ cheese. After all, a great mac ’n’ cheese […]

Restaurants

Boston’s Best Patios for Winter (Yes, Winter) Outdoor Dining

Typically when the weather gets cold, New England’s frigid air forces restaurant dining to move exclusively indoors. But during the peak of COVID, when the […]

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Arts & Entertainment

Six Independent Craft Stores to Visit in and around Boston

While you can always head to the big-box craft stores that shall not be named (or worse, Amazon), why not buy local? From yarn stores […]