Downtown Boston

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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 […]

Overhead view of a tray of smashburgers and crinkle-cut fries on tissue paper covered with smiley faces.
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Downtown Boston Gets Another Food Hall

Downtown workers will have a new set of weekday lunch options starting January 17 with the opening of the Lineup, five fast-casual restaurants under one […]

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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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Where to Find Greater Boston’s Greatest Hot Chocolate

Rich, satisfying, and full of flavor, a steamy mug of hot chocolate is a must-have accessory on many a cold New England day. Watered-down Swiss […]

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The Most Beautiful Restaurants in Greater Boston

Wusong Road Chef Jason Doo grew up in his family’s American Chinese restaurant in Malden, so when the Menton alum had the opportunity to open […]

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Where to Find the Best Bagels in Boston Right Now

When it comes to bagels, people have mighty strong opinions (especially all the NYC expats in your life). Few other foods generate such impassioned takes, […]

Overhead view of steak with bone marrow and a charred green onion on a white plate on a dark wooden table.
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The Top Steakhouses around Boston

The Capital Grille. Del Frisco’s. The Palm. Ruth’s Chris. Mastro’s. Ocean Prime. Plenty of nationally known steakhouses have set up shop in Boston, and they’re […]

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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 […]

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Restaurants

Zhi Wei Cafe Debuts Downtown with Lanzhou Noodles from Northwest China

In the pandemic’s early days, Jin Tan, founder of the new Boston restaurant Zhi Wei Cafe, spent two years traveling China, tasting all different kinds […]

Sunset over a rooftop pool high up in a city.
Restaurants

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 […]

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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 […]

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Where to Eat Spectacular Seafood around Boston

Seafood is practically synonymous with Boston: When out-of-towners come to visit, we inevitably get asked where to find the best lobster roll, the best chowder, […]

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Where to Find the Greatest Espresso Martinis in Boston

Whether you’re a brunch fanatic or you’re settling in for a summer full of kids making noise around the house, you might be looking for […]

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Descend into a Hidden World at Caveau, Boston’s New Nightlife Destination

Steps from the Government Center T, there’s another subway station, hidden and overgrown with moss and flowers from years of disuse. The entrance lies through […]

City Life

An Early-Risers Guide to Boston

Where to See the Sunrise Revere Beach, Revere Whatever the season, you’ll find stunning sherbet-colored sunrises along the shoreline—plus a few nearby bakeries that are […]