Restaurants

A large mural on a restaurant wall depicts a bear in a hat and a t-shirt that says urban wild, sitting in front of a colorful forest.
Arts & Entertainment

New Charlestown Entertainment Venue Urban Wild Has a Little Bit of Everything, Plus Giant Cocktails

A large-format cocktail served in a cooler and topped with colorful bendy straws and a rainbow lollipop might just be the least surprising thing about […]

Andrew Brady and Sara Markey will open Field & Vine in Somerville
Restaurants

The Field & Vine Team Will Open a New Somerville Restaurant Full of Wood-Fired Whimsy

Somerville’s Union Square is in a period of change, for better or worse, thanks in large part to the finally completed Green Line extension. Acres […]

A rare steak is sliced and served with potatoes, creamed greens, a carafe of red wine, a lemon, and a bouquet of fresh herbs.
Restaurants

The Ultimate Guide to Boston Restaurant Openings, Summer 2023

Summer is underway, and as we alternate between recurring thunderstorms and sweaty 90-degree days, exciting restaurants are opening in and around Boston. Below, find a […]

A hand uses chopsticks to pull noodles and a sliver of beef out of a steaming bowl of noodle soup, red with chili oil.
Restaurants

Zhi Wei Cafe Debuts Downtown with Lanzhou Noodles from Northwest China

In the pandemic’s early days, Jin Tan, founder of the new Boston restaurant Zhi Wei Cafe, spent two years traveling China, tasting all different kinds […]

A blue, white, and gold mug is full of thick coffee and sits on a wooden table next to a slice of blueberry cake.
Restaurants

Sip of Joy Brings Friendly Café Culture Back to the South End

At Sip of Joy, the South End’s friendliest new café, owners Matt and Burju Sari serve slow-brewed, small-batch Turkish coffee in mugs decorated with scenes […]

A burger is topped with cheese and onions.
Restaurants

Oklahoma Burgers, Frozen Drinks, and Creative Comfort Food Arrive in Allston

Chef Sarah Wade knows comfort food. From serving up hearty dishes as opening executive chef at Lulu’s Allston to winning on Chopped to opening her […]

Sunset over a rooftop pool high up in a city.
Restaurants

The Most Exciting Rooftop Bars and Restaurants in Boston

Sometimes you’re fine with simply finding the closest possible restaurant patio for a pleasant al fresco meal. At other times, though, there’s something about ascending […]

Slices of raw scallop are garnished with big toasted corn kernels and sliced green chili peppers, all sitting in a bright yellow broth.
Restaurants

Get Ready to Eat, Drink, and Celebrate at the 2023 Best of Boston Soirée

Our annual Best of Boston soirée is just one week away, and we can’t wait to see you at Roadrunner in Brighton on August 9 […]

A brightly lit restaurant has a rustic, homey vibe, with wooden tables and chairs and Greek-style plates hanging on a wall.
Restaurants

Greetings from Mushroom City: Bar Vlaha Highlights a Less Familiar Regional Greek Cuisine 

The hearty chew of the roasted-then-fried oyster mushroom hits you a split second after the crisp of its light cornstarch coating. Then a drizzle of […]

Restaurant interior photographed during the day, with lots of natural light. The space has white, grey, and peach tones and lots of plants.
Restaurants

Gufo Brings Modern Italian (and Bocce!) to East Cambridge

The owl has long been associated with wisdom because of its quiet, precise observation and evolutionary survival skills. Likewise, the experienced Boston restaurateurs that make […]

A roasted chicken sits atop a bed of potatoes with a sprig of rosemary coming up out of it.
Restaurants

A New Umbria Debuts in Boston with Hearty Steaks and a Rooftop Lounge

With three floors of steaks and pastas, not to mention a rooftop lounge, a new version of an old favorite arrives in the North End […]

A restaurant bar features a distinctive carved-wood backbar and lots of brick, black leather seats, and shiny wood.
Restaurants

Hobgoblin Arrives in Downtown Boston, Steeped in Mysticism, Thai Flavors, and Jazz

As legend has it, 13th-century sorcerer Sir Hugo de Giffard enlisted the help of a magical hobgoblin army to build a subterranean cavern below Yester […]

Overhead view of a dark wooden table with ravioli, grilled shrimp, steak, bread, and wine.
Restaurants

Savr Debuts in the Seaport with Cozy Bistro Vibes

With cozy bistro vibes and wood-fired everything, Savr debuts in the Seaport District on July 13, located at the swanky St. Regis Residences—and it’s open […]

A small restaurant space is filled with an eclectic mix of furniture and decor, including a curtain made of long pieces of bamboo.
Restaurants

The Eaves Tells a Story of a Life in Two Places Through Creative Vietnamese Food and Cocktails

Maybe it’s the pumping disco beat from a playlist that leaps from Boney M.’s “Rasputin” to the Bee Gees’ “Stayin’ Alive”; maybe it’s the sneaky […]

A lobster and scallion entree is plated on a dish with a blue border with a bird pattern on it. Sauteed greens and white rice are on the side, on separate plates.
Restaurants

Best of Boston 2023 Is Here, and It’s Full of Food

One rainy May afternoon, I found myself wandering through Boston on what became an accidental chowder crawl. I merely intended to double-check the winner the […]