Roxbury

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Restaurants

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 […]

Arts & Entertainment

The Many Faces of Boston Rap Star Oompa

It’s a Friday night in late March, and Oompa, the Roxbury-born artist, rapper, and performer is working out some excess energy, pacing around the makeshift […]

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Restaurants

Here’s a Sneak Peek at Long Live Beerworks’ Boston Taproom

UPDATE (JUNE 1, 2023):  Long Live Beerworks celebrates its Boston “soft opening” this weekend, June 2 through 4, including a “curated beer menu,” cans to […]

Long noodles are piled high on a plate, garnished with whole basil leaves, garnished with a dark brown sauce and bits of shredded beef.
Restaurants

The 2023 James Beard Semifinalists Are a Testament to Greater Boston’s Incredible Dining Scene

It’s that time of the year again: The James Beard Foundation has announced its semifinalists for 2023 awards, highlighting talented restaurant industry folks throughout the […]

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Restaurants

50 Greater Boston Restaurant Openings We Can’t Wait for in 2023

We’re only a couple weeks into 2023, and it’s shaping up to be a busy—and exciting!—year on the local dining front. There are rebirths (Eastern […]

Restaurants

The Ultimate Guide to Brunch in Boston

Boozy Brunch The Bowery Bar For many brunch fans, an over-the-top booze menu is practically a requirement of the genre. Thankfully, Dorchester’s Bowery Bar has […]

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Restaurants

10 New Boston Cafés and Bakeries We Loved in 2022

This year’s new cafés and bakeries are a stunning bunch, drawing influences from around the globe—from Haiti to Lebanon, from Korea to Italy. Whether you’re […]

Home & Property

This Shop Rebuilds and Maintains Rare Motorcycles

Although she originally aspired to be a traveling photographer, J. Shia—owner of Boston-based Madhouse Motors—ended up veering off in a different direction. “My journey is […]

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Restaurants

Three Comforting Soups to Try around Boston This Weekend

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. […]

Home & Property

A Two-Story Roxbury Condo vs. A Charming Cape in Norwell 

Though some have proclaimed open-concept design over, there’s no question that the trend remains popular among home shoppers. For proof, look no further than these […]

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Restaurants

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 […]

Education

The Future of Boston Latin

Rachel Skerritt, the outgoing Head of Boston Latin School, sat propped up in bed, trying to get some much-needed rest while taking a sick day […]

Arts & Entertainment

Nine Awesome Urban Hikes around Boston

As city dwellers continue to search for ways to get outside close to home amid the disruptions of the pandemic, an emerging idea has taken […]

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Home & Property

On the Market: A Four-Story Townhouse in Roxbury

55 Hutchings St., Unit 2, Roxbury Price: $849,000 Size: 2,403 square feet Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 full, 1 partial There’s a whole lot to love […]

City Life

40 Local Leaders Share Their Favorite Places in Boston

Edited by Andrea Timpano Reporting by Spencer Buell, Colbi Edmonds, Catherine Elton, Erin Kayata, Ann Matica, John Spooner, John Terhune, and Lisa Weidenfeld Stéphane Bancel […]