A top-down view of five plates of food arranged on a rustic wooden table. The central plate features a breaded fish fillet topped with lemon slices, served with green beans and carrot strips in a creamy sauce. To the left, a bowl of mussels in a tomato-based broth is garnished with lemon slices and accompanied by two pieces of toasted bread. To the right, a plate of seafood pasta includes clams, shrimp, and mussels in a light sauce with lemon wedges. Above the central plate, a small bowl of creamy soup garnished with herbs and a piece of bacon is visible. Below, a bowl of mixed vegetables including kale, carrots, and potatoes is present.
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Familiar faces bring “grandma’s cooking” bites like chicken pot pie croquettes to a stalwart spot, now under new management (again).


Grilled steak sliced and arranged on a white plate with a side of creamy polenta topped with roasted cherry tomatoes, herbs, and microgreens. The steak has visible grill marks and is seasoned with coarse salt.
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A man with dark hair and a beard stands with his arms crossed in front of a building with large windows and a sign that reads "BLUE RIBBON." He is wearing a black jacket and jeans. The building exterior features dark panels with gold trim.
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A Nostalgic New Italian Restaurant Is Coming to an Iconic Kenmore Space

Outdoor seating area with cushioned wooden chairs and a sofa around a wooden coffee table set with plates of food and drinks, overlooking a waterfront with boats and city buildings in the background.
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A top-down view of five plates of food arranged on a rustic wooden table. The central plate features a breaded fish fillet topped with lemon slices, served with green beans and carrot strips in a creamy sauce. To the left, a bowl of mussels in a tomato-based broth is garnished with lemon slices and accompanied by two pieces of toasted bread. To the right, a plate of seafood pasta includes clams, shrimp, and mussels in a light sauce with lemon wedges. Above the central plate, a small bowl of creamy soup garnished with herbs and a piece of bacon is visible. Below, a bowl of mixed vegetables including kale, carrots, and potatoes is present.
News

The Governor Bradford Is Back—and Provincetown Can Exhale

Familiar faces bring “grandma’s cooking” bites like chicken pot pie croquettes to a stalwart spot, now under new management (again).

Grilled steak sliced and arranged on a white plate with a side of creamy polenta topped with roasted cherry tomatoes, herbs, and microgreens. The steak has visible grill marks and is seasoned with coarse salt.
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Where to Eat in Greater Boston in June 2026

New and exciting restaurants to check out, plus good reasons to visit older spots.

A man with dark hair and a beard stands with his arms crossed in front of a building with large windows and a sign that reads "BLUE RIBBON." He is wearing a black jacket and jeans. The building exterior features dark panels with gold trim.
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A Nostalgic New Italian Restaurant Is Coming to an Iconic Kenmore Space

Tuscan Brands will open Buitoni Spaghetti Bar at the former Eastern Standard address in 2027.

Outdoor seating area with cushioned wooden chairs and a sofa around a wooden coffee table set with plates of food and drinks, overlooking a waterfront with boats and city buildings in the background.
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17 Waterfront Restaurant Patios in Boston to Visit This Summer

Not all patios are created equal. These seaside standouts, though, are in a league of their own.

Blue whipped cream with candy googly eyes sits atop a cookie on a milkshake in a glass that says "Awful Awful - It's a drink."
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Five Wonderful, Wild, and Hyper-Local Dishes of Southeastern Massachusetts

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A pale yellow cocktail in a clear, fluted glass with a stem. The rim is coated with crushed red and brown spices and garnished with small dried rosebuds. The background features a blurred floral pattern with red, orange, and blue hues.
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Boston’s First Non-Alcoholic Cocktail Bar Is Here

Beyond Proof, a new Jamaica Plain spot in the former Ten Tables space, serves Mediterranean mezze and pours smoked old fashioneds—hold the alcohol.


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Best of Boston: Dining

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A pizza in a cardboard box with a thick crust, topped with tomato sauce, melted cheese, dollops of white sauce, and scattered pieces of browned sausage. Grated cheese is generously sprinkled around the crust and inside the box. The pizza is on a wooden surface with a plastic container partially visible to the side.
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Made using leftover bread from Beacon Hill restaurants, the in-demand pies are a feast of scraps.

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Head to sky-high cocktail bars in Back Bay, a brewery roof deck in Dorchester, or a swanky hot spot in Central Square.

A dark wooden table with five items: a yellow cocktail in a coupe glass garnished with a green leaf and a small white flower, a toasted meringue dessert in a beige bowl, a rectangular layered chocolate and red jelly dessert on a gray plate with a small dollop of cream and a yellow decoration, a dish with a pink layered dessert in a beige bowl, and a small white cup of espresso on a saucer.
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Welcome Home, If Your Home Had a Basement Cocktail-and-Dessert Bar

Alice & Monarch, sibling to Harvard Square’s Source, debuts in Kendall Square with Italian fare and a swanky date-night subterranean bar.

A wooden table displays a plate of sushi rolls with pickled ginger, wasabi, and soy sauce packets, accompanied by red chopsticks. Next to it is a round plate of oysters on ice, each topped with black caviar, garnished with a lemon wedge and small containers of sauce. A soft pretzel sprinkled with coarse salt rests on branded paper nearby.
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Two halves of a sandwich on focaccia bread, filled with chicken, fresh tomato slices, leafy greens, prosciutto, and mozzarella cheese, wrapped in white parchment paper.
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Table Mercato’s Wildly Popular Boston Sandwiches Are Heading to New York

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Two large, grilled bone-in steaks are presented on a wooden cutting board, accompanied by fresh green herbs. The steaks have a rich, charred crust and are positioned upright, showcasing the bones. The background is dark and blurred, highlighting the meat as the focal point.
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Wood-Fired Steaks and Roasted Seafood Towers Abound at Boston’s Newest Steakhouse

Or is it a steakhouse? Chicago-based Maple & Ash aims to be different (and fiery).

A modern dining area with light wooden tables and chairs featuring tan leather seats. The tables are set with white plates, napkins, and clear glasses, and each table has a small yellow lamp. The floor has a bright turquoise rug under the main table and a red rug reflected in a large wall mirror. The walls are white with colorful artwork, and there are several green plants around the room. Woven pendant lights hang from the ceiling, adding a cozy ambiance.
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Seven Must-Try New Restaurants around New England

Dig into a summer-camp-themed seafood spot, a luxe tasting menu in Providence, and so much Portuguese food.

A plated lobster pasta dish garnished with fresh basil in a metal pan on a white tablecloth. Surrounding the main dish are various other plates including a Greek salad with feta cheese, a cocktail with a cucumber slice, bruschetta, grilled meat, and a bottle of olive oil. Silverware and a folded white napkin are placed to the right of the main dish.
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Glamorous Greek-Inspired Seafood Chain Avra Estiatorio Arrives in Boston

Simply prepared Mediterranean fish stars in special-occasion-worthy Back Bay digs.

A warmly lit, cozy restaurant interior with red patterned walls and carpet. The seating includes red upholstered chairs and banquettes around marble-topped tables set with glassware and napkins. The walls are decorated with framed abstract and figurative paintings, wall sconces with lampshades, and a zebra head sculpture. The ceiling features a geometric wooden design with hanging spherical paper lanterns.
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Boston’s Newest Steakhouse Is an Intimate, Underground Space

The Zebra Room opens beneath sibling spot Yvonne’s, with 10 cozy tables, nostalgic vibes, and a secret entrance.

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