Chestnut Hill

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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Where to Eat in Greater Boston for May 2026

Spring is here, whether the forecast agrees or not, and seasonal outdoor spots are reopening: caviar-topped hot dogs and oysters on a sunny patio? Don’t […]

A person in a white chef's coat holds a woven basket with several large grilled shrimp on green leaves. The wooden table in front of them has various items including a long knife, a smaller knife with a sheath, chopsticks, a paddle with wasabi, small bowls with sauces, a container with pickled ginger, and a wooden box containing assorted raw fish and seafood.
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The Ultimate Guide to Omakase in Boston

Over 200 courses, 50-plus species of fish, 25 cumulative hours of dining, and one serving of Japanese whisky down a bone-marrow luge: We took a […]

Dining room with a large dark rectangular table surrounded by eight colorful, abstract-patterned chairs with wooden legs. A dark blue upholstered bench with patterned pillows is positioned against the back wall. Two vases with purple flowers are centered on the table. The room features dark wood paneling, a textured beige and black wall, a geometric mirror, and a modern chandelier with multicolored glass shades. Large windows and glass doors allow natural light into the space.
Home & Property

Designer Rachel Reider Brings Jewel Tones and Smart Storage to a 1920s Chestnut Hill House

This article is from the spring 2026 issue of Boston Home. Sign up here to receive a subscription. Location is everything, and for one family who moved from the […]

Overhead view of steak with bone marrow and a charred green onion on a white plate on a dark wooden table.
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The Top Steakhouses around Boston

The Capital Grille. Del Frisco’s. The Palm. Ruth’s Chris. Mastro’s. Fogo de Chão. Ocean Prime. Eddie Merlot’s. Medium Rare. Black & Blue. Plenty of nationally […]

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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 […]

Raw salmon is plated with herb garnishes, sliced kumquats, and a green sauce dripped artistically on the plate.
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Five Favorite Restaurants in the Boston Suburbs

On newsstands now: our November 2025 issue, featuring our annual Top 50 Restaurants list. That lists sticks pretty close to Boston, but we didn’t want […]

Overview of an elegantly plated tuna crudo garnished with a bright pink swoosh of beet puree dotted with three black dollops of black garlic puree.
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Where to Eat in Greater Boston for September 2025

Summer’s going out with a bang with lots of new restaurants, from a pizza-focused spot (with pizza-inspired cocktails!) in Allston to French-Japanese fusion in the […]

Tsukiji market sampler at Uni
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The 30 Top Sushi Restaurants around Boston

Incredible sushi is not generally in the repertoire of most amateur home cooks, given that super-fresh seafood and precise knife work are the main ingredients. […]

Home & Property

This Chestnut Hill Home Lounge Used to be a Horse Stable

This article is from the summer 2025 issue of Boston Home. Sign up here to receive a subscription. While some people obsess over how history can repeat itself, others […]

Life & Style

Remembering Boston Fashion Icon Doris Yaffe

“You don’t know what you’re talking about; I was in fashion for 37 years.” With that, Doris Yaffe would settle an argument with me and […]

Home & Property

A Historic Chestnut Hill Home Gets a Timeless Transformation

This article is from the spring 2025 issue of Boston Home. Sign up here to receive a subscription. Unlike many historical homes in Chestnut Hill, this one has a […]

Life & Style

The Street Chestnut Hill: A Cheat Sheet to the Shopping Hub’s Newcomers

Brilliant Earth WHAT YOU’LL FIND: Ethically sourced, eco-friendly diamonds and fine jewelry. REASON TO GO: For a stunning collection of engagement rings, wedding bands, and […]

Raw salmon is plated with herb garnishes, sliced kumquats, and a green sauce dripped artistically on the plate.
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Where to Eat in Boston’s Suburbs

While dining around Greater Boston throughout the year, compiling our Top 50 Restaurants list and working on other projects, one thing we’ve found is that […]

Several rows of golden-brown croissants in a variety of styles.
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News Bites: The Cambridge Croissant Café from the Iggy’s Team Is Here

October is here, and the smell of autumn is in the air—or is that the omnipresent scent of pumpkin spice? Either way, the month is […]

Home & Property

Designer Katie Frazier Fills a Chestnut Hill Home With Clever Hidden Treasures

This article is from the fall 2024 issue of Boston Home. Sign up here to receive a subscription. The best things in this Chestnut Hill […]