Nathan Tavares

Contributor

Nathan Tavares is a Massachusetts native who's been writing about Boston since 2017. His editorial work has appeared in GQ, Esquire, Conde Nast Traveler, Travel + Leisure, Boston magazine, Eater Boston and elsewhere. He is also the author of the sci-fi novels A Fractured Infinity, which the New York Times described as “a very beautiful, tender portrait,” and Welcome to Forever, which was released on March 12, 2024 from Titan Books. You can find more of his work at his website and on Instagram.

Chef Colin Lynch behind the sushi counter at No Relation
Restaurants

Party of One: The Best Bars and Restaurants for Solo Dining in Boston

Between splurge-worthy tasting menus and welcoming whiskey taverns, we have no reservations about eating alone.

Restaurants

Ten of the Best Boston-area Spots for Grilled Cheese

Say “yes, please” to grilled cheese, from melted stacks of can’t-miss Swiss to gobs of gruyere with a boatload of toppings.

Home & Property

On the Market: A Sprawling European Estate with a Private Movie Theater

Now you can make some serious upgrades to your Netflix and chill game.

Home & Property

On the Market: A Worthington Estate with an Indoor Olympic Swimming Pool

The in-law apartment and huge entertaining spaces also make a splash.

Home & Property

On the Market: A Summer Camp-Like Escape on New Hampshire’s Lake Winnipesaukee

Enjoy plenty of space to spread out in this four-season, cabin-like escape with water frontage.

Restaurants

Eight Toasty Winterized Patios on Boston’s North Shore

Bundle up for bites at a pasta pavilion, a dog-friendly tavern, and a waterfront resort with heated igloos.

Restaurants

15 Thanksgiving Feasts and Takeout Packages in Boston

From special in-restaurant menus to to-go options, this year we’re grateful for the pros doing the work in the kitchen.

People saying "cheers" around a table at Tanam in Somerville
Restaurants

Eight Amazing Family-Style Feasts to Try Around Boston

Whether you’re bound by blood or friends-turned-family, check out these group-friendly experiences around the city.

Anoush'ella food
Restaurants

The Best Middle Eastern Restaurants around Boston Right Now

Load up on kebabs, shawarma, and small plates with big flavors from an Israeli standby, a downtown newcomer, and more.

Travel

Your New Fall Getaway? Minimalist Cabins at a Luxe Kennebunkport Manor

AWOL Kennebunkport lets you hide away in nature or stay in a historic home.

Restaurants

Seven Great Places to Day-Drink Around Boston

Between caffeinated cocktails and tropical escapes, there’s plenty to sip and celebrate.

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Arts & Entertainment

The Ultimate Guide to How to Spend a Rainy Day in Boston

The weather’s gloomy, but you don’t have to be.

log cabin fire pit
Home & Property

On the Market: A Luxe, Wooded Retreat near Lake Winnipesaukee

With cathedral ceilings and a main suite with a soaking tub, you can unwind in woodsy bliss.

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Home & Property

On the Market: A Three-Floor Penthouse Right by the Water in Charlestown

Boasting city and sea views in a historic building at the Navy Yard, this spot is more than shipshape.

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Home & Property

On the Market: A Cake-like Cottage Right on the Oak Bluffs Shore

Savor the seaside sweetness of a historic Martha’s Vineyard home.