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The Schtick at Louis Corner Is No Schtick

Nostalgic for good old-fashioned American food, the predictably wonderful standbys from before TikTok drove dining trends? The South End’s newest restaurant just might fit the […]

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Where to Eat in Greater Boston for August 2025

This month in Greater Boston food and drink: sky-high wine with fancy bar snacks; loads of sushi; a few intriguing destinations in the ‘burbs; an […]

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Tiffani Faison Is Serving Caviar Carts and Champagne High Above Boston

Ascend to the 15th floor of the CitizenM hotel at Back Bay’s Lyrik development once Bubble Bath opens on August 6, and you’ll find yourself […]

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Yay, Cambridge Has a Swanky New Restaurant and Bar with Live Music

Despite Greater Boston being home to multiple highly respected music schools, and its one-time reputation as, arguably, a rock ’n’ roll capital, there’s been a […]

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Daily Provisions Arrives in Harvard Square in a Flurry of Crullers

Cruller fans, rejoice: Daily Provisions is now open in Harvard Square. The casual, all-day chain from New York’s Union Square Hospitality Group aims to be […]

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Where to Eat Lobster Rolls in Greater Boston

It doesn’t have to be summertime for that lobster roll craving to hit—and you don’t even need to commute to a seaside seafood shanty on […]

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The Best Places to Get Fried Seafood around Boston

A Boston summer isn’t complete until you’ve eaten your weight in fried clam bellies during a sweltering day in the city, or after a gorgeous […]

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Darling Brings Experimental Cocktails and ‘Filet o’ Fish Bao’ to Cambridge

Every writer has heard the phrase “kill your darlings”—self-edit your most indulgent tendencies, in essence, to better your story—but what happens when the concept of […]

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Here’s a Sneak Peek at What You’ll Eat at the 2025 Best of Boston Soirée

Planning our July issue, which features our annual Best of Boston awards, is a pretty delicious endeavor—we’ve got to figure out 100-plus honorees in the […]

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All the Best of Boston 2025 Food Winners

Best of Boston research takes many forms. Some is solitary and finds a Boston staffer, for instance, hunched over their kitchen scale, taking a picture […]

A thick, crispy fried chicken sandwich on a sesame bun is slathered with a ranch-like sauce, served with pickles and a charred lemon half.
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Where to Eat in Greater Boston for July 2025

This month in Greater Boston food and drink: Takis-battered fish tacos and “adult Lunchables” in the great outdoors; hyper-local, dry-aged meats with waterfront views; two […]

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Woods Hill Pier 4 Gets a Seaport Sibling Chock Full of Charcuterie

Farm-to-table dining is getting kicked up a notch at the Seaport’s newest restaurant. The Block at Woods Hill—sibling and neighbor to Best of Boston winner […]

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There’s a Huge New Outdoor Restaurant, Bar, and Kid-Friendly Hangout in Southie

The people who’ve been feeding South Boston oysters and tacos for a decade (and fusion-y sushi rolls for nearly as long) are giving the neighborhood […]

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Sullivan’s Castle Island Is Boston’s Only James Beard Winner This Year

The James Beard Foundation really knows how to keep us on our toes: Half a year after announcing the semifinalists for its annual restaurant and […]

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‘Somebody Feed Phil’ Star on Boston’s Food Scene: “I Absolutely Loved It”

“This is a cannoli that will change your life,” Boston restaurateur Nick Varano tells Somebody Feed Phil star Phil Rosenthal. The two are standing in […]