Soul Food Restaurants

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 […]

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal
Two rectangular trays of Detroit-style pizza, one topped with melted cheese and herbs, the other with a green herb sauce and red seasoning. A tray with fried chicken wings, a sandwich with a pretzel bun and a pickle spear, and two drinks—one garnished with a dried citrus slice and the other with fresh mint and cranberries—are also visible on a marble surface.
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We’re Excited About These 2026 Greater Boston Restaurant Openings

This year is full of intriguing local restaurant openings: a jam-packed food hall near MIT, Peruvian-Chinese cuisine and live music in Back Bay, a cocktail […]

Modern cafe interior with a curved counter featuring wooden paneling and four black bar stools with brown seats. The ceiling has exposed ductwork and industrial lighting. There are tables and chairs on the left side, including red and gray upholstered chairs. Large windows on the left let in natural light, and plants add greenery near the seating area. A round sign above the counter reads "CLOVER." Several people are visible in the background near the counter and entrance.
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Greater Boston’s Newest Food Hall Opens in Kendall Square

Rumors of the decline of the food hall era have been (hopefully) exaggerated: A new one called Eastern Edge debuts today in Cambridge’s Kendall Square, […]

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal
A stylish bar interior featuring a long counter with high stools lined up along it. The bar is illuminated with warm lighting, highlighting the mosaic tile front and shelves stocked with various bottles and glassware. To the left, there are tables set with green-tinted glasses, red napkins, and black plates, accompanied by green upholstered chairs. The walls have decorative mirrors and soft lighting fixtures, creating a cozy and inviting atmosphere.
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A Soul Food Legend Returns to Boston’s South End, Refreshed

For decades, a Columbus Avenue restaurant space on the South End-Roxbury border has been a destination for soul food, live music, and warm hospitality. Some […]

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal
Slices of Roman al taglio pizza and Italian liqueurs and spritzes cover a table.
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We Can’t Wait for These Greater Boston Restaurant Openings in 2025

An ode to Mary Chung’s suan la chow show. Wasabi martinis. Indian and Korean gastropubs. Thai-Japanese fusion and French-Japanese fusion. Cocktail-inspired coffee drinks, a Vietnamese […]

Overhead view of various dim sum dishes, including several types of dumplings, on a pale pink tablecloth.
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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 […]

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal
Two white bowls sit on a pale green tray, one featuring thick noodle rolls with fish balls and a swoosh of sriracha, the other with chopped cucumbers.
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Beyond the Top 50: Casual Faves

We enjoyed quite a lot of fine-dining while researching our annual list of Boston’s Top 50 Restaurants, out now—but when we’re between white-tablecloth meals, these […]

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal