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Where to Eat the Top Doughnuts in Boston

Birthplace of one of the most recognizable coffee-companion brands in the world, Greater Boston knows its doughnuts. And it’s not just because we have a […]

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We Can’t Wait for These Greater Boston Restaurant Openings in 2025

An ode to Mary Chung’s suan la chow show. Wasabi martinis. Indian and Korean gastropubs. Thai-Japanese fusion and French-Japanese fusion. Cocktail-inspired coffee drinks, a Vietnamese […]

Chef Lydia Shire, with bright red hair and wearing chef's whites and a red dragon brooch, smiles at the camera while holding a glass of wine.
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Lydia Shire Takes Over the Bar Enza Kitchen in Cambridge

Fans of chef and restaurateur Lydia Shire, a matriarch of Boston’s dining scene, can now catch her on both sides of the river. While she’s […]

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Where to Wake Up with the Perfect Breakfast Sandwich in Boston

A great breakfast sandwich is a beautiful thing. It can power us through the slog of a morning commute, nurse us through a hangover, fortify […]

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The Most Romantic Restaurants around Boston

Even if a low-key night in—sweatpants, Netflix, and takeout—is your preferred version of a date night, sometimes it’s nice to get a change of scenery […]

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News Bites: Coastal Greek Restaurant Kaia Opens in the South End

Maybe your thoughts are already on next week’s turkey, but there’s plenty of food-related excitement happening this week. We’re back with the details on the […]

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These Lesser-Known Mexican Spirits Are Booming at Boston Bars

While dining around Greater Boston all year with an eye toward compiling our Top 50 Restaurants list, we often like to bookend our fine-dining research […]

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Where to Eat and Drink in Harvard Square

Harvard Square offers a cuisine crash-course you won’t find in a classroom. Hit the books (well, the menus) at these 20 restaurants, cafés, and bars […]

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News Bites: Tree House Brewing Opens a Boston Shop

Tired of dodging Marty the Robot while doing your grocery shopping? Bored of the endless search for the simplest of simple grilled cheeses somewhere in […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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Here’s Where to Drink Creative Mocktails around Boston

It’s no secret that labels like “mocktails” and “zero-proof” are populating the bottom of drink menus everywhere these days. An increased interest in spirit-free drinks […]

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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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Beyond the Top 50: Let’s Do Brunch

This year’s annual list of Boston’s Top 50 Restaurants, out now, showcases fine-dining restaurants perfect for a night out—but what about the next morning? Here’s […]