North End

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
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.
Restaurants

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 […]

Restaurants

The Best Restaurants in Boston’s North End

On one hand, you can’t throw a cannoli without hitting a great restaurant in Boston’s North End. On the other, when there’s so many options, […]

Restaurants

The Top Rooftop Bars and Restaurants in Boston

Sometimes you’re fine with simply finding the closest possible restaurant patio for a pleasant al fresco meal. At other times, though, there’s something about ascending […]

A stylish bar interior with a long marble countertop and green upholstered bar stools. The seating area features red velvet chairs and round tables, with red curtains on the windows. Warm, ambient lighting includes modern pendant lights hanging from the ceiling and small table lamps. The back bar is stocked with various bottles and glassware. The overall atmosphere is cozy and elegant with dark walls and wooden flooring.
Restaurants

The Most Beautiful Bars in Greater Boston

When you’re planning a cocktail-filled night out and the vibes matter just as much as the drinks, these 12 Greater Boston bars really deliver. Swanky […]

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 […]

A table filled with a variety of foods and drinks including fried chicken, crinkle-cut fries, a stack of onion rings, a cheeseburger, grilled cheese sandwich, mixed vegetables, and a dessert with a caramel topping. There are also several cocktails and drinks, a vintage-style red lunchbox, a gold rotary phone, a disco ball helmet, sunglasses, playing cards, and a reflective gold-framed mirror. The setting has a colorful, retro vibe with a festive backdrop.
Restaurants

Where to Eat in Greater Boston for February 2026

February is here: We have James Beard semifinalists to celebrate and loads of exciting restaurant openings on the horizon—and plenty of great just-opened spots to […]

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal
A bride and groom sitting side by side on a bench inside a church. The bride wears a strapless white wedding dress with floral details and a long veil, holding a bouquet of white and red flowers. The groom wears a dark pinstripe suit with a white shirt and tie, and a boutonniere matching the bride's bouquet. They are smiling and holding hands, with stained glass windows visible in the background.
Weddings

A North End Boston Wedding with Cigars, Church, and Cannoli

August 16, 2025 Assaggio Restaurant & Lounge Boston, Massachusetts For Margaret Jones and Cooper Milano, finding love was a twist of fate during one of the […]

By Stefanie Schwalb
Slices of various raw fish are arranged in a bowl, topped with a raw quail egg and a dollop of caviar-topped sea urchin. The bowl sits on a black plate with a stack of seaweed sheets alongside.
Restaurants

There’s a Snazzy, Laidback New Sushi Spot in the North End

At North Cambridge sushi destination Umami Omakase, a feast of 18 petite, elegant courses will set you back at least $168 per person. Special-occasion-worthy, to […]

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal
Two pieces of tuna nigiri with a drop of an herb garnish sit on a white plate.
Restaurants

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
Restaurants

Where to Find Greater Boston’s Greatest Hot Chocolate

Rich, satisfying, and full of flavor, a steamy mug of hot chocolate is a must-have accessory on many a cold New England day. Watered-down Swiss […]

Uni and caviar served in a decorative shell during an omakase meal.
Restaurants

Michelin Recognizes These 26 Greater Boston Restaurants

It only took 99 years for the Michelin Guide to arrive in Boston, but the international dining authority is finally here. As announced at a […]

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal
Home & Property

Overlooking Boston Harbor, a Union Wharf Penthouse Loft Finds Its Flow

This article is from the fall 2025 issue of Boston Home. Sign up here to receive a subscription. Atop one of Boston’s most storied wharves, a penthouse apartment sheds […]

By Lauren Jones
Overview of an elegantly plated tuna crudo garnished with a bright pink swoosh of beet puree dotted with three black dollops of black garlic puree.
Restaurants

Where to Eat in Greater Boston for September 2025

Summer’s going out with a bang with lots of new restaurants, from a pizza-focused spot (with pizza-inspired cocktails!) in Allston to French-Japanese fusion in the […]

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal
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 […]