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Wow Tikka Brings Warmth and Customizable Indian Bowls to Fenway

When you walk into Wow Tikka (stylized as Wow!!Tikka), the tantalizing scent of zesty, warm spices welcomes you. The cozy, casual Indian restaurant opened on […]

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Birds of Paradise, the Latest Escape from Bartender Ran Duan, Arrives in Brighton

Some people make a scrapbook for vacation photos and mementos. For restaurateur Ran Duan, travel inspires more than just a staid visual keepsake: The award-winning […]

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Boston’s Queen of Pretzel Croissants Is Back

Bostok, miso morning bun, pretzel croissant—if this trio of sweets sounds familiar to you, you’re going to want to sit down for this news: Rae […]

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Shy Bird Comes in for a Landing in South Boston

Welcome to our weekly news roundup, keeping you up to date on tidbits of Boston-area restaurant news. Got info that should be on our radar? Send […]

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Nantucket Continues Its Takeover of the Seaport with the Expansion of Stubbys

UPDATE (MAY 22, 2023): Stubbys opened its Seaport location on May 18 and is currently operating from 6:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily. Stay tuned […]

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Laughing Monk Cafe’s Expansion to Allston Showcases Northeastern Thailand’s Fiery Cuisine

When one door closes, another one opens: In this case, the closure of one of Boston’s most beloved Thai restaurants is bringing a different—and exciting—Thai […]

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Hallelujah, Eastern Standard Is Making a Comeback

Welcome to our weekly news roundup, keeping you up to date on tidbits of Boston-area restaurant news. Got info that should be on our radar? Send […]

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Three Holiday Pop-Ups to Visit at Boston-Area Bars This Month

Welcome to Three to Try. At the end of the week, we share three restaurant or dish recommendations for the weekend—sometimes new, sometimes old, always delicious.  […]

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Tropical Cocktails in South Boston, Tacos on Mission Hill, and More Local Food News

Welcome to our weekly news roundup, keeping you up to date on tidbits of Boston-area restaurant news. Got info that should be on our radar? Send […]

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Cambridge’s Peruvian Gem La Royal Gets National Attention

It’s always a thrill when our local showstoppers get national attention: Cambridge’s Peruvian stunner La Royal—our 2022 Best of Boston winner for best new restaurant—is […]

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Pescador Brings a Tequila-Soaked Seafood Party to Kenmore Square

From lobster tacos to yellowtail crudo to clam and jalapeño pizza, Kenmore Square’s newest arrival, Pescador, aims to take diners on a seafood-focused trip through […]

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Eat Sandwiches Full of Sunshine at Shirley in Davis Square

First off, two points of clarification: Shirley is a restaurant, not a person. (Well, Shirley is a person, but the owner of the restaurant called […]

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Providence’s Popular Long Live Beerworks Is Expanding to Boston

UPDATE (MAY 11, 2023): Here’s a sneak peek inside the Long Live Beerworks taproom, opening imminently in Roxbury. ORIGINAL STORY (SEPTEMBER 22, 2022): One of […]

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Little Whale Oyster Bar Opens in Back Bay

Little Whale Oyster Bar, a New England seafood restaurant, arrives on Newbury Street today, September 12, thanks to a bit of a switcheroo from chef […]

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Eat Here Now: Boston’s 10 Hottest Restaurants

Where to eat tonight? It can be hard to keep up with knowing where the buzz is, so we’ve gathered a few of the most […]