Jamaica Plain

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.
Restaurants

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 […]

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal
A pale yellow cocktail in a clear, fluted glass with a stem. The rim is coated with crushed red and brown spices and garnished with small dried rosebuds. The background features a blurred floral pattern with red, orange, and blue hues.
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Boston’s First Non-Alcoholic Cocktail Bar Is Here

The smoked old fashioned at Beyond Proof, the new nonalcoholic bar in Jamaica Plain, pleasantly burns down the throat, just like a traditional old fashioned […]

By Nathan Tavares
Three-story blue house with white trim and railings, featuring a front porch with stairs leading up to it, multiple windows, and surrounded by greenery and neighboring houses.
Home & Property

So, You Want to Live in Jamaica Plain?

1. Pick Your Price Point Jamaica Plain’s housing stock strikes a careful balance between the efficiency of city life and the peace found in the […]

By Abigail Pritchard
Restaurants

Boston’s Greatest Irish Pubs

The Irish pub is a prevalent style of watering hole in cities that aren’t home to huge populations of Irish descendants. It’s no surprise, then, that […]

Restaurants

The Most Romantic Restaurants around Boston

Even if a low-key night in—sweatpants, Netflix, and takeout—is your preferred version of a date night, sometimes it’s nice to get a change of scenery […]

Overhead view of an herb-covered whole roasted fish with vermicelli next to a plate of seared scallops and a plate of crawfish and noodles.
Restaurants

Here Are the 2026 James Beard Semifinalists in New England

It’s time again for the start of the James Beard Foundation’s annual, months-long awards process for restaurants and chefs. Now in its 36th year, the […]

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal
Two houses are shown side by side. The house on the left is yellow with dark gray trim, featuring a bright orange front door, a small porch with columns, and steps leading up to it. The house on the right is light gray with white trim, a pink front door, a covered porch with columns, and potted plants on either side of the entrance. Both houses have multiple windows and dormers on the roof.
Home & Property

Real Estate Showdown: An Urban Victorian vs. a Riverside Refuge

Listing agents: Rene Rodriguez, Cabot & Company (Jamaica Plain); Erin Feeney, Ceres Real Estate (Milton) Matt Surette (Jamaica Plain); Jack Vatcher (Milton) 8 Greenough Ave., […]

By Jaci Conry
Arts & Entertainment

Where to Find Outdoor Skating Rinks in Boston This Winter

Has the return of chilly weather, and the holiday season, got you in the mood to lace up those skates? Good news: The outdoor ice […]

Two hands hold a saucy, crispy fried chicken sandwich, topped with pickles, over a pile of tater tots.
Restaurants

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
Restaurants

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 restaurant bar. The wall behind it is white painted brick, and decorative metal beams rise from the backbar up the wall. A vintage TV is the centerpiece.
Restaurants

Fermentation, Fried Chicken, and Fun: Brassica 2.0 Thrives in Jamaica Plain

The koji risotto at Jamaica Plain’s beloved Brassica Kitchen + Café needs itself to exist—each batch is made partly from the previous one, stretching back […]

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal
Creamy mac and cheese topped with breadcrumbs, herbs, and a lobster claw.
Restaurants

Top Secrets of Greater Boston’s Top 50 Restaurants

In the digital age of dining, there are few mysteries: Social media documents every inch of every restaurant; online reviews describe every dish. But there […]

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.
Restaurants

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
Home & Property

A Crafted Revival Brings Soul Back to a Jamaica Plain Kitchen

This article is from the fall 2025 issue of Boston Home. Sign up here to receive a subscription. When a Jamaica Plain homeowner approached Lovejoy Interiors to […]

By Jaci Conry
Overhead view of crispy pieces of fried fish accompanied by fries and lemon slices.
Restaurants

Where to Find Boston’s Tastiest Fish and Chips

If you want fried seafood in Boston—well, we’ve got you covered with everything from clam rolls to calamari. Sometimes, though, you just want to skip […]