Shopping
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 […]
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 […]
Dress Boston, a Beacon Hill Boutique, Expands to the South End
What woman hasn’t fantasized—at some point in her life—about opening a business with a close friend? Chums since the fourth grade, Martha Pickett and Jane […]
In Memoriam: Christmas Tree Shops (1970-2023)
Looking back on 2023, we remember the loved ones we lost: pivotal Boston political figure, Mel King; Red Sox pitcher Tim Wakefield; Frances Sternhagen, the […]
Boston’s First Non-Alcoholic Liquor Store Comes to the South End
Tucked away on a cobblestone side street of the South End, a new store with big orange double doors beckons the sober, sober-curious, or, really, […]
Snowport, an Extravagant Winter Holiday Market, Opens in Boston’s Seaport
We’re not quite ready to admit that the holiday season has arrived—but, frankly, these 4:30 p.m. sunsets and 40-degree days are telling us otherwise. So, […]
Five Can’t-Miss Newbury Street Spots for Watch Collectors
VINTAGE MEETS MODERN European Watch Company Celebrating its 30th anniversary in business this month, European Watch Company beckons collectors with a curated collection of classic […]
Five Boston Shops Setting New Standards for Sustainability
FOR SHOES Nisolo Fast fashion may be cheap and fun to wear, but its costs to the environment (and the factory workers who make it) […]
Courtside Kicks, a Luxe Streetwear Brand, Opens in Copley Place
Theirs was not the usual cafeteria chatter at Burlington High School. Between bites of school lunches, Kenan Wilson, Spencer Reith, and Danny Sullivan frequently discussed […]
Our Favorite New Newbury Street Stores So Far in 2023
FOR SNEAKERS New Balance Only the second of its kind globally, New Balance’s recently opened Boston concept store isn’t just a shoe-shopping experience but an […]
Where to Buy Golf Equipment in Greater Boston
FOR ATTIRE Peter Millar Pros like Brandt Snedeker have long worn Millar’s signature layered look on the course, for good reason. Stock up on the […]
Roger Berkowitz Adds a New Seafood Business to His Fish-Filled Resume
Good news for seafood lovers nationwide: A very familiar face in the business has launched an online fish market, shipping flash-frozen seafood and prepared dishes […]
A New Glossier Store Is Opening on Newbury Street
It’s time for dewy skin, perfectly rosy lips, and for all your “clean girl” dreams to come true: “It Girl” makeup brand Glossier is coming […]
How to Spend a Fabulous Holiday Weekend in Newport, Rhode Island
You can enjoy the best parts of the holidays this month without the urban chaos. Escape the Hub with a quick jaunt to Newport, Rhode […]
Inside Roche Bobois’ New Back Bay Showroom
Inspired by the designs of the Bauhaus and other modernists, the French furniture line Roche Bobois creates pieces that are refined and detailed; furnishings are […]