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Restaurants

The 2026 James Beard Award Nominations Completely Skip Boston

James Beard Awards season continues today with the announcement of the 2026 restaurant and chef nominees across the United States—a pared-down selection that follows January’s […]

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal
A table set with a variety of dishes including several plates of sliced steak in cast iron skillets, roasted potatoes, French fries, oysters on the half shell with lemon, grilled shrimp, a baked dish topped with melted cheese, bone marrow, a plate with two stuffed or topped pieces of bread, and a plate with a cooked chicken thigh. There are also drinks, including a glass with a lemon slice and a red beverage. Four people are seated around the table, reaching for food.
Restaurants

Hawksmoor, a British Steakhouse Chain, Plans a Fort Point Location

With charcoal-grilled steaks, super-cold martinis, hearty Sunday roasts, and water views, a London-based steakhouse chain is coming to Boston’s Fort Point neighborhood this fall. It’ll […]

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal
Four men in tuxedos are standing together holding large ceremonial checks. The check on the left is made out to Bryce Peralta for $40,200 from the Corey C. Griffin Foundation and Boston Winter Ball, dated March 7, 2026. The check on the right is partially visible and made out to Avery Alves. The men are smiling and posing for a photo.
Life & Style

Photos: The 2026 Boston Winter Ball

Boston’s biggest names in sports, business, and philanthropy came together Saturday night for one of the city’s most anticipated charity events of the year as […]

A modern café counter with a glass display case, wooden countertop, and a sign on the front reading "Third Time Together" in large black letters. The counter has a striped design in pink, purple, and blue near the bottom. Behind the counter, there are kitchen shelves, utensils, and equipment, with some pastries placed on the counter. The setting has a warm, inviting atmosphere with wooden and metal elements.
Restaurants

Levantine Hot Dogs and Award-Winning Ice Cream Get a Cambridge Home

Among the ice cream flavors Nick Ladin-Sienne has dreamed up: “Spicy Buds,” a grapefruit sherbet spiked with marmalade and tongue-tingling timur pepper; “PSPSP,” a purple […]

By Siena Griffin
Indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, featuring a large inflatable swan float. The pool area has a high white ceiling with wooden beams and large windows letting in natural light. On one side, there are several lounge chairs with cushions and a potted plant. The space opens to an outdoor garden area visible through glass doors.
Home & Property

How Do You Add a 58-Foot Lap Pool to a 1929 Tudor Home?

The Challenge The homeowner of this gracious 1929 English Tudor Revival deeply respected the original architectural character of the brick residence, which blends Tudor hallmarks […]

By Jaci Conry
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City Life

Is the Massachusetts Economy About to Get Wrecked?

Here’s the thing about Cape Cod potato chips: They were always about much more than the chips. They were about that low-slung building in Hyannis […]

By Jon Keller
Four people are stretching with one arm raised over their heads and the other hand on their hips. They wear casual athletic clothing, including shorts, track pants, t-shirts, and sneakers, against a teal background.
City Life

Our New Directory of Greater Boston’s Top Senior Living and Care Communities Is Here

Maybe it starts with a parent who’s managing fine but could use some help. Maybe it’s more about finding a place for dad where independence […]

By Boston magazine staff
Life & Style

Photos: POETRY Boston Hosts Tonya Mezrich for Raising a Reader MA

On March 11th, the POETRY flagship on Newbury Street in Boston welcomed author Tonya Mezrich for a special in-store gathering in support of Raising a […]

Three people standing indoors in front of large windows with a view of leafless trees outside. The person on the left has medium-length dark hair and is wearing a dark jacket over a dark shirt. The person in the middle has gray hair pulled back, glasses, and is wearing a dark sweater with a gold necklace. The person on the right has dark hair slicked back, a beard, glasses, and is wearing a dark suit with a white shirt and a red pocket square. All three are smiling.
Restaurants

La Padrona Team Plans New Restaurant in an Iconic Back Bay Space

The Four Seasons Hotel on Boylston Street has been without a proper dining room since the Bristol Lounge—Boston’s power-lunch hub and self-styled “living room” for […]

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal
A cozy, dimly lit restaurant corner with a curved brown leather tufted banquette seating around a round wooden table set with napkins and glasses. The seating area includes green accent pillows. The walls are adorned with framed pictures and mirrors, and there is a warm table lamp and decorative vases in recessed wall niches. The overall ambiance is intimate and vintage.
City Life

New Lawsuit Accuses Aaron Sells of “Facilitating” Sexual Assault Outside 1928 Beacon Hill

Aaron Sells, the Boston dealmaker profiled by this magazine last October, is named as a defendant in a civil lawsuit alleging that his conduct helped […]

By Susan Zalkind
A pizza with a golden-brown crust topped with spinach and a sprinkle of nuts or seeds, placed on a wooden table. Next to the pizza is a glass of red wine.
Restaurants

What to Eat at Willie’s, Now Open on Beacon Hill

At first glance, the menu at Willie’s—new from BCB3 Hospitality (Somaek, Zurito, more)—could be mistaken for Italian-American: burrata, meatballs, pizza, pasta. But look further and […]

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal
Seared fish fillet topped with chopped chives, served on a bed of thinly sliced red vegetables, mushrooms, microgreens, and a light sauce in a rustic, shallow beige bowl.
Restaurants

A New Southie Restaurant That’s All About the Craft

The possibilities feel endless at Common Craft, opening March 17 in South Boston. One might bring a date and dig into the themed menu of […]

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal
White polo shirt with red and black striped collar and a small dark leaf emblem on the chest, paired with white shorts and white sneakers. A vintage wooden tennis racket with "Bancroft king" written on it and a pair of tortoiseshell sunglasses with pink lenses are also included, all arranged on a clay tennis court.
Life & Style

The Real Preps Are Back in Boston

Bright colors, big bows, cheeky graphic tees: We’ve all seen the Gen Zers sporting ironic, hyper-stylized “preppy” looks on social media. While cute, the trend […]

By Jaci Conry
Three people stand side by side outdoors in front of a window and brick wall. The person on the left wears a light beige quarter-zip sweater and green pants. The person in the middle wears a red wrap-style top and dark jeans. The person on the right wears glasses, a black buttoned cardigan over a light blue shirt, and dark jeans. All three are smiling.
Restaurants

Celine, a Montréal-Inspired Restaurant, Is Coming to Boston’s Fort Point

Celine is coming to Boston, and she’s going to be a vibe. The forthcoming fifth restaurant from Coda Restaurant Group, a French-Canadian homage opening in […]

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal
A two-story red and cream building with a sign reading "Maynard Outdoor Store" and "Case Bld. 28" on the front. The building has three large windows on the second floor with decorative trim. Below, a red awning extends over the sidewalk, shading the store entrance and display area. A blue SUV is parked on the street in front, and two people are walking on the sidewalk. An American flag is mounted on a lamppost near the left side of the building. The sky is bright blue with scattered white clouds.
Home & Property

Greater Boston’s Top Five Towns on the Rise for 2026

Our Top Places to Live in Greater Boston ranking shifts annually—some cities hold steady, others slip, and a handful of towns make moves that are […]

By Brittany Jasnoff