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Grilled steak sliced and arranged on a white plate with a side of creamy polenta topped with roasted cherry tomatoes, herbs, and microgreens. The steak has visible grill marks and is seasoned with coarse salt.
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Where to Eat in Greater Boston for June 2026

The sun is shining; we didn’t get flattened by a meteor; let’s eat! We’re back with our monthly where-to-dine guide, sharing some of Greater Boston’s […]

Outdoor seating area with cushioned wooden chairs and a sofa around a wooden coffee table set with plates of food and drinks, overlooking a waterfront with boats and city buildings in the background.
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17 Waterfront Restaurant Patios in Boston to Visit This Summer

Not all restaurant patios are created equal. Some are on rooftops! Some have better space heaters on cool nights. And some, well, some are right […]

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, […]

At sunset, lots of people gather at an outdoor dining, drinking, and live-entertainment venue with wooden Adirondack chairs, a stage, multiple bars, and some turf.
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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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Where to Dine Outside around Boston

Patio season has arrived! From our May 2025 print issue, here are 16 al fresco dining and drinking spots we just can’t get enough of […]

A hand holds up a burger on a sesame bun with pickles, cheese, and sauce in front of tiger wallpaper.
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Korean Street Food Meets NYC Bodega Culture at Nowon

Take comforting Korean rice cakes and mix them with the flavors of a New York City bodega chopped cheese sandwich, throw in an old-school hip-hop […]

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 […]

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 […]

A burger with cheese, fried jalapeno slices, and more toppings.
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Where to Find Greater Boston’s Juiciest Burgers

A juicy, charred patty (or several). Oozing melted cheese. Tangy special sauce. At its simplest, the burger is a humble sandwich—with infinite ways to be […]

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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40+ Boston Restaurant, Bar, and Café Openings We Can’t Wait for in 2024

When we first published this guide, we were a month into 2024, and the Boston dining scene was already jam-packed with delicious new openings—Mexican in […]

A rendering of an elegant seafood restaurant has a very nautical feel, with light wooden beams, blue tiling, and ivory archways over rounded blue banquettes.
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Michael Schlow’s New Project Is a Soon-to-Open Seafood Restaurant

When Seamark Seafood & Cocktails debuts at Encore Boston Harbor this spring, it’ll bring “approachable” local seafood—albeit with a bit of decadence—to the glitzy lobby […]

A large hot dog is covered with thick squiggles of ketchup and mayo.
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Where to Find Great Late-Night Food around Boston

Sure, with our early last calls and even earlier subway-service shutdowns, Boston will never be confused for the City That Never Sleeps—and the pandemic and […]

A restaurant interior features colorful murals and neon signage reading Mothership.
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Mothership, a Family-Friendly Restaurant Full of Comfort Food, Lands in Cambridge

With hearty portions of chicken “tendies,” a 1990s throwback chocolate lava cake, and shuffleboard, Mothership is open in Cambridge, down the street from Alewife MBTA […]

Overhead view of a tray of smashburgers and crinkle-cut fries on tissue paper covered with smiley faces.
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Downtown Boston Gets Another Food Hall

Downtown workers will have a new set of weekday lunch options starting January 17 with the opening of the Lineup, five fast-casual restaurants under one […]

A casually dressed large crowd attends a daytime event on a large lawn, with Battle of the Burger branding visible.
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Game On: Boston Magazine’s Battle of the Burger Is Back  

Burger enthusiasts, break out your stretchy pants: The food fight of the year is back. Boston magazine’s annual Battle of the Burger returns on September […]