South End

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Restaurants

Where to Find Greater Boston’s Greatest Hot Chocolate

Rich, satisfying, and full of flavor, a steamy mug of hot chocolate is a must-have accessory on many a cold New England day. Watered-down Swiss […]

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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 […]

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Restaurants

The Top Steakhouses around Boston

The Capital Grille. Del Frisco’s. The Palm. Ruth’s Chris. Mastro’s. Ocean Prime. Plenty of nationally known steakhouses have set up shop in Boston, and they’re […]

Home & Property

Re-Formed for the Future

Imagine ascending a steep mountain slope. You traverse side to side across the pitch in a switchback fashion, turning almost 180 degrees at the edge […]

Home & Property

Power Play

Paula Daher’s client may not (definitely does not) live in a modernist mansion, nor is he music-industry royalty (he’s a business exec). Still, that didn’t […]

Home & Property

Garden of Delight

Seventeen years ago, the main reason Elisha and Doug Daniels purchased their South End home was for its 900-square-foot back garden. “It was a blank […]

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Restaurants

311 Omakase Brings a High-End Japanese Feast to a South End Brownstone

Featuring an 18-course Japanese seafood journey that takes diners from horsehair crab to horse mackerel, 311 Omakase is now open in Boston, tucked in the […]

Weddings

Meet the South End Wedding-Gown Designer Behind Bremelia

In her senior year of college at Mass Art, bridal designer Bre Budryk watched her friend walk down the aisle in an open-backed, elegantly simple […]

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Home & Property

Coming Soon: A Refined South End Building with Its Own Art Collection

The South End has traditionally been a haven for Boston artists, whether it be Wally’s Café jazz musicians or the many creators who peddle their […]

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Restaurants

The Ultimate Guide to Boston Restaurant Openings, Summer 2023

Summer is underway, and as we alternate between recurring thunderstorms and sweaty 90-degree days, exciting restaurants are opening in and around Boston. Below, find a […]

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Restaurants

Sip of Joy Brings Friendly Café Culture Back to the South End

At Sip of Joy, the South End’s friendliest new café, owners Matt and Burju Sari serve slow-brewed, small-batch Turkish coffee in mugs decorated with scenes […]

Wellness

Five Great Outdoor Fitness Classes for Late Summer 2023

STAR POWER ON THE CAPE Torch’d by Isaac Boots Crossing the bridge sometime this month? Don’t miss the chance to train with the guy who’s […]

City Life

The Rise, Fall, and Hopeful Return of Boston’s Pride Parade

At first, the spectators standing at the intersection of Boylston and Charles were confused. They leaned into the parade barricade, their red Wells Fargo noisemakers […]

Home & Property

A Classic South End Brownstone vs. a New Build in Needham

Listing Agents: The Furchin Team, Re/Max Unlimited (Boston); Gloria Conviser, Keller Williams Realty (Needham) Photo by VisHome (Boston); Kerry Howell Photography (Needham) VISHOME 56 Dwight […]

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Restaurants

Nightshade Noodle Bar’s Rachel Miller Leads Local James Beard Nominees

The James Beard Foundation announced its nominees for 2023 restaurant and chef awards today, March 29, a pared-down version of the semifinalist list from January. […]