South End

Overhead view of thick Xi'an-style hand-pulled noodles topped with chili powder and herbs. Chopsticks sit atop the bowl, which is on a pale red background.
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Where to Eat Boston’s Most Delicious Noodles

Is anything more versatile than a noodle? Nearly every global cuisine has a signature dish—or 10—that twists up long strands of wheat- or rice-based flours […]

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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 […]

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Stephanie Terfloth Wagner Designs For Timeless Harmony

This article is from the spring 2025 issue of Boston Home. Sign up here to receive a subscription. Stephanie Terfloth Wagner’s clients feel deeply about making their homes beautiful. […]

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Where to Wake Up with the Perfect Breakfast Sandwich in Boston

A great breakfast sandwich is a beautiful thing. It can power us through the slog of a morning commute, nurse us through a hangover, fortify […]

A bowl of mac and cheese features thick rigatoni topped in creamy cheese and biscuit crumbs.
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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 […]

Overhead view of ropa vieja - rice, plantains, and a beefy stew - on a blue plate on a turquoise background.
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Where to Find Boston’s Most Amazing Caribbean Food

A trip to a sunny island would be nice right about now, as Boston digs out from the latest snowstorm. But if a vacation isn’t […]

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Where to Find the Best Puerto Rican Food in Greater Boston

Bring on the mofongo, jibaritos, and pastelón. Greater Boston has a small—but delicious—Puerto Rican dining scene; here’s where to go, whether you’re looking for a […]

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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 […]

A pan is filled with shellfish and rice.
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Where to Find the Best Spanish Restaurants around Boston

Spanish restaurants have a knack for elevating mealtime from a “cram food in your gullet and leave” sprint to a social meander of the menu. […]

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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 […]

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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, […]

Overhead view of a table full of upscale Greek dishes, mostly seafood, with various condiments and cocktails.
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News Bites: Coastal Greek Restaurant Kaia Opens in the South End

Maybe your thoughts are already on next week’s turkey, but there’s plenty of food-related excitement happening this week. We’re back with the details on the […]

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Milicent Armstrong’s Artisan Journey from Turkey to Marblehead

This article is from the winter 2025 issue of Boston Home. Sign up here to receive a subscription. When Milton native and Marblehead resident Milicent Armstrong was a kid, […]

A dimly lit bar glows red and is decorated with records hanging on wood-paneled walls.
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Desnuda Cocina & Bar Brings Music and Vibes to Tremont Street

Music lovers have an all-new spot to sip, dine, and listen with the recent opening of Desnuda Cocina & Bar in Boston’s South End. It’s […]

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A 1900-Square-Foot Townhouse Transforms from Dark Tradition to Modern Marvel

This article is from the winter 2025 issue of Boston Home. Sign up here to receive a subscription. Built in 1850, the narrow four-story townhouse was dark and “1980s […]