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The Top 10 Most-Popular Dining Stories of 2024

From the opening of a giant Medford beer hall to a liquor license forgery, these are our most-read food news stories of 2024. (Got Boston-area […]

Interior shot of a cocktail bar without people in it, featuring plush teal and dark orange seating and gold details.
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Marcelino’s Amps up the Seaport District’s Cocktail Scene

Marcelino’s, a new cocktail-focused lounge with global flair, is now open in Boston Seaport, filling the former Daily Catch space on the waterfront with sultry […]

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Where to Warm Up with Hot Cocktails around Boston

There are plenty of ways to fight the winter chill—and sipping on a warm cocktail is one of the best. Hot toddies, whiskey hot chocolates, […]

Plates of sliced steak with fries on a restaurant kitchen pass.
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News Bites: A Steak Frites Restaurant Has Arrived

Happy hectic mid-December: From holiday lunches to pop-up cocktail bars, there’s a lot going on right now—and that’s not even counting holiday shopping. (Still looking […]

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The Best New England Food and Drink Subscriptions

When one gift just isn’t enough—or when you want to treat yourself to a monthly shipment of something delicious—try one of New England’s best food […]

Lasagna with cheese melting on the top sits in a pool of tomato sauce in a shallow bowl.
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Standard Italian Debuts in the Fenway with Big Martinis and Fresh Pasta

With big martinis, fresh pasta, and a porchetta dish that’s angling to become iconic, Standard Italian is now open in the Fenway, the latest from […]

A sandwich with deli meats and cheese piled on focaccia sits on a plate on an orange countertop.
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Russ & Mimi’s, a Neighborhood Market, Opens in Roslindale Soon

Steps from the Roslindale Village commuter rail station, a new one-stop shop is about to debut: Russ & Mimi’s opens this month with grab-and-go breakfast […]

A pint of beer is in a glass with Democracy Brewing branding, including imagery of a handshake over hops.
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Democracy Brewing Will Expand to East Boston in 2025

Democracy Brewing, a Best of Boston worker-owned brewpub in Downtown Crossing, is expanding to East Boston in early 2025—and getting into winemaking, too. Democracy Brewing […]

People dine in a glamorous restaurant with servers in white dinner jackets. Subtle Christmas decorations are hanging up.
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Where to Indulge in Holiday Lunch in Boston

One particularly fun aspect of the holiday season in Boston is special holiday lunches: Some of the city’s typically dinner-only spots add a midday meal […]

A restaurant with shiny red booths is decorated for Christmas with a tree and tons of ornament-bedecked garlands covering the ceiling.
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The Ultimate Holiday Guide to Eating, Drinking, and Merrymaking in Boston

With winter on the horizon and stores already dusting off their Christmas playlists, it’s clearly the season for holiday festivities. What does this mean in […]

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Where to Eat in Greater Boston for December 2024

2024 is going out with a bang with restaurant openings galore, from farm-to-table French to coastal Greek to Japanese-Chinese-diner fare. Here’s the latest installment of […]

Slices of Roman al taglio pizza and Italian liqueurs and spritzes cover a table.
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Cambridge Cocktail Bar Brick & Mortar to Become Italian Aperitivo Bar

Pour one out for hidden upstairs cocktail haven Brick & Mortar, a Central Square staple with sneakily good food—it’s closing sometime in the coming weeks […]

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50 Years of ‘Best of Boston’: Bars

1974 Best Bar, Most Pretentious Jack’s. “The bartenders are Harvard lettermen.” 1976 Best Piano Bar Chez Freddy’s. “From seven until two each evening, Beverly Siscoe […]

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27 Great Gifts for Fun Food People: Kitchenware, Merch, and More

Whether you’re shopping for a local restaurant superfan, a fabulous dinner party host, or a Fluff connoisseur this holiday season, Boston-area restaurants, food brands, and […]

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The Best Local Gifts You Can Eat

New England has a plethora of food and drink businesses creating unique, gift-worthy products. Here are some of our favorite local picks—mostly from Greater Boston, […]