Food Trends
Variations on a Theme: Pasta
With chefs across the city elevating their pasta craft, there’s never been a better time to carbo-load.
Stuck in a Coffee Routine? Try a Rotating Roaster Program
If she’s being honest, it would have been easier for general manager Deena Marlette to choose one coffee roaster to have on the menu at […]
Where to Find Composed Oysters in Boston
Composed oysters are making a splash on the raw-bar scene.
We Asked Boston Bartenders for Cocktail Recipes for Polar’s Magical Seltzer Flavors
By now you’ve certainly heard that Worcester favorite Polar Seltzer unleashed a lineup of fantastic new flavors. Called Impossibly Good and sold in eight-ounce #SeltzerJr […]
Espresso Fizz, Cold Brew Tonic, and More Iced Coffee Drinks to Sip This Summer
There’s really no reason to miss Dunkin’ Donuts sugar-bomb Coffee Coolatta, which was discontinued earlier this year. Boston coffee drinkers are known for their year-round […]
The Best Ice Cream Shops in Boston Right Now
Nothing beats a frozen treat on a hot day. Here’s our guide to the five must-stop ice cream shops of the season.
Boston Has a Poutine Problem
It’s a cold Wednesday night in April, and I’m sitting at Olde Magoun’s Saloon, a great bar in Somerville, waiting for bad poutine. One by […]
Variations on a Theme: Southern Picnic
A new batch of down-home restaurants is serving up plenty of southern hospitality right here in the Hub.
Boston Gets a New Pickle Fair in June
Long before fermentation was a deliciously ubiquitous trend on Boston-area restaurant menus and artisan grocery shelves, cooks have been using the technique to preserve and […]
Where to Find Cocktail Flights (and More) at Boston Restaurants
Flights—a lineup of three, four, five, or more sample-sized servings—are a requisite feature of winery and brewery tasting rooms. But why put a limit on the […]
Polar Seltzer’s Summer Flavors Inspire Cocktails and Ice Cream
The day Polar Beverages makes its seasonal flavor announcement is a joyful day at the Boston magazine office, year after year. Apparently, we are not […]
Important Boston Tinned Fish Scene Updates
Last summer, tinned fish—typically imported cans of preserved, sometimes seasoned, seafood—emerged as an undeniable trend in Boston, with two hot newcomers, Saltie Girl and Haley.Henry […]
Variations on a Theme: Mediterranean
With a parade of Mediterranean dishes descending on Boston, it’s suddenly chic to eat Greek.
This Somerville Juice Shop Is Making a “Unicorn” Smoothie
When the team at the Juice Union noticed a pink-and-purple pint making the waves on Instagram last week, they did a little research and development. Employee […]