South American 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
A dining table set with a variety of dishes including sandwiches, seafood, and plated meals, accompanied by drinks such as beer, red wine, and cocktails. The table is in front of a brown leather bench with a tall green leaf in a glass vase as a centerpiece. Behind the bench is a large, colorful abstract artwork featuring vertical lines and a mix of blue, purple, and red hues. There are also green plants visible on the left side of the image.
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Dreamy Peruvian Restaurant Rosa y Marigold Opens in Back Bay

It’s been 13 years since JuanMa Calderón and Maria Rondeau started hosting dinner parties in their Cambridge home. Since then, the couple—a Peruvian filmmaker and […]

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal
A large pan of seafood paella featuring shrimp, mussels, clams, and rice garnished with herbs. The pan has a brass handle and is set on a table with a patterned chair in the background.
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Where to Eat in Greater Boston for April 2026

As Boston teeters somewhere between Fool’s Spring and Second Winter, swinging wildly from 60-degree days to 35, one thing is constant: There are tons of […]

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 […]

Two pieces of tuna nigiri with a drop of an herb garnish sit on a white plate.
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Where to Eat in Greater Boston for January 2026

New year, new restaurants. Settle in with a decadent mug of hot chocolate, and we’ll fill you in on what’s new and exciting in the […]

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal
Two hands hold a saucy, crispy fried chicken sandwich, topped with pickles, over a pile of tater tots.
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Where to Eat in Greater Boston for December 2025

It’s the end of the year, and there’s much dining to be done, whether that’s squeezing in a luxurious weekday holiday lunch between work and […]

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal
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A Wish List for the 2026 Michelin Boston Guide

In a whirlwind of stars, Bib Gourmands, and one anthropomorphic stack of tires, the Michelin Guide announced the contents of its 2025 Northeast Cities edition […]

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal
A tablescape of Chinese food, include a noodle dish with shrimp and a teapot.
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Where to Eat in Greater Boston for November 2025

While some of us are resolutely keeping our Halloween decorations up for a few more weeks, it’s time to admit that late fall has arrived. […]

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal
Pieces of raw scallop are presented on a circular plate with bold red ingredients, including blood orange segments and pomegranate seeds. The plate sits on a backdrop of faux microgreens.
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Where to Eat in Greater Boston for October 2025

Hello, fall; hello, exciting new restaurants—from an Italian sandwich chain with a huge following to a highly anticipated farm-to-table spot to two speakeasy-style cocktail hideaways. […]

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal
A table is spread with a small charcuterie plate, bowls of nuts and popcorn, wine, a book about wine, and a scrabble board.
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The Top Wine Bars in Greater Boston

Greater Boston’s wine culture is stronger than ever, from intimate hideaways with moody lighting to full-service restaurants with enviable wine lists. Here’s a look at […]

Overhead view of thick Xi'an-style hand-pulled noodles topped with chili powder and herbs. Chopsticks sit atop the bowl, which is on a pale red background.
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Where to Eat Boston’s Most Delicious Noodles

Is anything more versatile than a noodle? Nearly every global cuisine has a signature dish—or 10—that twists up long strands of wheat- or rice-based flours […]

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A Peruvian Restaurant Dream Team Has Big Plans for Back Bay

Ceviche, tiradito, anticuchos, and more: The team behind acclaimed Peruvian restaurants Celeste, La Royal, and Esmeralda is working on its biggest project yet. Rosa y […]

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal
A dimly lit bar glows red and is decorated with records hanging on wood-paneled walls.
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Desnuda Cocina & Bar Brings Music and Vibes to Tremont Street

Music lovers have an all-new spot to sip, dine, and listen with the recent opening of Desnuda Cocina & Bar in Boston’s South End. It’s […]

By Ian Dartley
Thai-style small plates are spread across a table, including sausage in a bun, dumplings, noodles in a thick orange sauce, and more.
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Can’t Get into These Top 50 Restaurants? Try Their Siblings.

Can’t snag a reservation at one of the hot spots on this year’s Top 50 Restaurants list? Try one of these similarly satisfying sibling restaurants […]

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal
Exterior of a building, with retail spaces on the first floor. Signage reads Blue Bandana Relics, Bow Market, and Tiny Turns Paperie, and a breezeway is built through the center of the building.
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Somerville’s Bow Market Expands

Five years ago, Bow Market effectively doubled the number of businesses in Somerville’s Union Square, when small-scale businesses like Remnant Brewing, empanadas-and-more shop Buenas, and […]

By Jacqueline Cain