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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 […]

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Restaurants

Silver Dove Afternoon Tea Is a Cozy-Meets-Classy Downtown Hideaway

Two alums from acclaimed Fort Point cocktail bar Drink are now serving up a different beverage at their first ownership venture: tea. Patrick Brewster and […]

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Home & Property

Take a Sneak Peek at these Luxury Units in Downtown Crossing’s Winthrop Center

There’s already buzz around The Residences at the Winthrop Center: The mixed-use tower opening in Downtown Crossing this April is slated to be the world’s […]

Restaurants

The Ultimate Guide to Boston Chocolate

Vanilla Bean–Dark Chocolate Mousse at Zuzu’s Petals Cell phone use isn’t allowed inside this intimate wine and dessert café in Inman Square—all the better for […]

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Restaurants

50 Greater Boston Restaurant Openings We Can’t Wait for in 2023

We’re only a couple weeks into 2023, and it’s shaping up to be a busy—and exciting!—year on the local dining front. There are rebirths (Eastern […]

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Restaurants

15 Must-Try Brunch Dishes in Greater Boston

Maybe you already know where to go for the overall tastiest brunches in town, or for various brunch occasions—luxurious, drag, weekday, etc. You might also […]

Restaurants

The Ultimate Guide to Brunch in Boston

Boozy Brunch The Bowery Bar For many brunch fans, an over-the-top booze menu is practically a requirement of the genre. Thankfully, Dorchester’s Bowery Bar has […]

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Here’s Where to Find the Best Bakeries in Boston Right Now

Not much in this world elicits as much easy joy as a chocolate chip cookie, still warm from the oven. Coffee isn’t complete without a […]

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Restaurants

10 New Boston Cafés and Bakeries We Loved in 2022

This year’s new cafés and bakeries are a stunning bunch, drawing influences from around the globe—from Haiti to Lebanon, from Korea to Italy. Whether you’re […]

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Restaurants

13 New Boston Bars We Loved in 2022

Was 2022 the Year of the Cocktail? It really has been a strong year for dramatically presented, intricately constructed cocktails—and intimate, high-end cocktail bars with […]

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Restaurants

15 New Full-Service Boston Restaurants We Loved in 2022

What a good year for eating. 2022 took us around the globe with new restaurants hyper-focused on regional cuisines previously underrepresented in Boston: We’ve now […]

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Restaurants

12 New Fast-Casual Boston Restaurants We Loved in 2022

From Nashville hot chicken to endless pão de queijo variations, to the Fijian raw fish dish kokoda, to Cambodian sandwiches, to steamed rice rolls with […]