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Sliced rare steak sits in a pool of brown sauce, with a side of creamy spinach.
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Mida’s Douglass Williams Opens a French Restaurant in the Fenway

Bostonians know chef Douglass Williams for his award-winning take on Italian cuisine: heavenly garlic butter focaccia; gorgeous renditions of pasta dishes like bucatini all’Amatriciana and […]

Overhead view of a wooden table covered with food, including samosas, a mango salad, grilled chicken thighs, and more.
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Moon Bar, a Casual Offshoot to Elegant Restaurant Mooncusser, Opens in Back Bay

Mooncusser, a fine-dining destination in Back Bay, was our 2023 Best of Boston pick for “Best Tasting Menu Worth the Splurge” for a lot of […]

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The Nine Best Restaurants in Newburyport

Whether you’re visiting the North Shore for a weekend day trip or just looking for new dining-out ideas in the ‘burbs, here are a handful […]

Lobster topped with chives sits in a fluffy bao-style bun on a wooden plank, with a salad and frozen drink in the background.
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In Praise of Eventide Fenway’s Brown Butter Triple-Threat

Perhaps you already know and love Eventide’s fan-favorite brown butter lobster roll. Food writers and dining-out enthusiasts have waxed poetic about it for years, both […]

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Six Haunted Restaurants You Need to Try Near Boston

At some Boston-area restaurants and bars, the spirits aren’t just behind the bar—at least, not if you believe the spooky tales that abound in historic […]

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It’s Eastern Standard Time: The Iconic Restaurant Has Been Reborn

After a nearly 15-year run and a devastating COVID-era closure, Eastern Standard is back. It’s in a new space, albeit a short walk from its […]

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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 […]

Black Sheep Bagel Cafe Cambridge bagel sandwiches and coffee
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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 a couple bagel sandwiches and coffee with a paper bag that says Rebelle.
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Acclaimed Providence Bagel Shop Rebelle Is Coming to Cambridge

Bad news for Providence but great news for carb lovers in Cambridge: Acclaimed Rhode Island bagel shop Rebelle is moving to Kendall Square later this […]

City Life

Garrett Harker Conquers Kenmore (Again)

Like many leaders and visionaries, Garrett Harker has the ability to slow time down where others feel rushed and impulsive. The first time we meet, […]

Interior of a Mexican restaurant featuring dining space and a bar. Two skylights have faux greenery hanging from the edges, and one wall is covered in blue and white Mexican tiling.
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El Tacuba, an Ode to Home-Cooking in Veracruz, Arrives in Medford Square

Five years in the making, El Tacuba is opening in Medford Square by the end of September 2023. The full-service sibling to local taco-and-torta chain […]

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Review: Grace by Nia Brings Throwback Supper-Club Glamour to the Seaport

Imagine bringing a time-traveling Bostonian from the year 2000 to the Seaport in 2023 to stand in front of the new Grace by Nia, a […]

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Welcome to the Real World, Central Perk: ‘Friends’ Coffeehouse Opens in Boston This Fall

How you doin’? Do you ever feel like everyone is getting married or pregnant or promoted and you’re getting coffee? Well, soon you can get […]

Overhead view of a lobster claw and tail on a plate with grilled pineapple and fennel and a thin brown sauce.
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Amar, from Acclaimed Chef George Mendes, Debuts 17 Stories above the Back Bay

George Mendes, a renowned chef at the forefront of the modern Portuguese cuisine movement in the United States, just opened his latest restaurant, Amar, in […]

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The Best Indian Restaurants in Boston

Hungry to discover a new favorite restaurant? Spice up your life with our top picks for Indian cuisine around the city—it’ll guide you toward the […]