Somerville
Somerville’s Thirsty Scholar Pub Will Become ‘Welcoming’ Cocktail Bar Tall Order
When Tall Order opens later this year in the old Thirsty Scholar Pub space, it’ll be “a friendly neighborhood cocktail bar,” says co-owner Daren Swisher. […]
Kush by Saba Will Bring Modern Mediterranean to Somerville’s Union Square
A small garage in Somerville’s Union Square will soon be home to the latest food-truck-turned-restaurant. Kush by Saba—serving modern Mediterranean cuisine by chef Saba Wahid […]
Where to Eat Fabulous French Food around Boston
French fare is famously difficult to perfect—fortunately, though, Boston’s most talented chefs are up to the task. Whether you’re looking for a no-fuss bistro serving […]
Where to Eat in Greater Boston in June 2024
Ciao Somerville Looking for the closest-to-Neapolitan pizza you can get in Greater Boston? Chelsea gem Ciao is now even more accessible thanks to a larger, […]
Boston’s Greatest Irish Pubs
The Irish pub is a prevalent style of watering hole in cities that aren’t home to huge populations of Irish descendants. It’s no surprise, then, that […]
Where to Find Boston’s Tastiest Fish and Chips
If you want fried seafood in Boston—well, we’ve got you covered with everything from clam rolls to calamari. Sometimes, though, you just want to skip […]
Award-Winning Pop-Up Mimi’s Chūka Diner Finds a Somerville Home
Dumplings and Dr. Nandu, together at last: Best of Boston pop-up Mimi’s Chūka Diner puts down roots at Aeronaut’s Somerville brewery and taproom later this […]
Where to Find Great Late-Night Food around Boston
Sure, with our early last calls and even earlier subway-service shutdowns, Boston will never be confused for the City That Never Sleeps—and the pandemic and […]
Tulum, a New Mexican Dining Oasis, Opens in East Somerville
Craving a tropical getaway but don’t want to pay for the airfare? The menu and vibes at Tulum, East Somerville’s newest restaurant, transport you straight […]
Ciao Somerville Brings Outstanding Pizza to the New Green Line
On a freezing night last winter, Marvin Posada was up late cleaning out the Somerville storefront he’d recently leased to become the second location of […]
Where to Find the Most Romantic Restaurants around Boston
Even if a low-key night in—sweatpants, Netflix, and takeout—is your preferred version of a date night, sometimes it’s nice to get a change of scenery […]
The James Beard Foundation’s 2024 Semifinalist List Is Here
It’s James Beard Foundation awards season again, starting with today’s announcement of the semifinalists for 2024 chef and restaurant awards. This year, only three local […]
Where to Find the Best Mac ’n’ Cheese in Boston Right Now
In the very un-scientific hierarchy of comfort foods—French fries, ice cream, tacos—one dish reigns supreme: mac ’n’ cheese. After all, a great mac ’n’ cheese […]
Here’s Where to Drink Creative Mocktails around Boston
It’s no secret that labels like “mocktails” and “zero-proof” are populating the bottom of drink menus everywhere these days. An increased interest in spirit-free drinks […]
Somerville’s Wade BBQ Makes a Case for Boston Barbecue
Somerville’s Union Square has become increasingly bustling by the day, from the arrival of the Green Line in 2022 to the ever-changing retail and dining […]