Rachel Leah Blumenthal

Food Editor

Rachel has been covering the Boston-area restaurant scene in various capacities since 2008, including nine years as editor of Eater Boston. A Massachusetts native, she currently resides in Medford with her husband, sons, cat, and too many (mostly dead) plants. When not writing about food, she's playing music or buying yet another cookbook she'll never use.

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Our Wildly Comprehensive Guide to Eating and Drinking in the Fenway

Bring your Green Monster-sized appetite to these home run spots serving lobster rolls, bouncy udon, pig roasts, and lots more.

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Hawksmoor, a British Steakhouse Chain, Plans a Fort Point Location

With Sunday roasts and “unbelievably cold” martinis, can a new steakhouse break into Boston’s crowded beef scene?

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal

Where to Find the Best Buffalo Wings Around Boston Right Now

When the need for spice strikes, check out these sauce-covered classics, double-fried deviations, and more.

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La Padrona Team Plans New Restaurant in an Iconic Back Bay Space

Timeless classics like prime rib and Dover sole will be on the menu at the former Bristol Lounge address, courtesy of A Street Hospitality.

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal

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The Ultimate Guide to Omakase in Boston

207 courses. 50-plus fish. A dozen counters. Our deep dive = your cheat sheet.

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What to Eat at Willie’s, Now Open on Beacon Hill

From vodka-sauced, pepperoni-cup pizza to Korean-meets-Italian pasta at chef Jamie Bissonnette’s new neighborhood spot in Boston.

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal

Seared fish fillet topped with chopped chives, served on a bed of thinly sliced red vegetables, mushrooms, microgreens, and a light sauce in a rustic, shallow beige bowl.

A New Southie Restaurant That’s All About the Craft

Sibling to a multi-bar venue in Burlington, this location dives deeper into food with James Beard Award-winning chef Tony Messina at the helm.

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal

The Greatest Irish Pubs in Boston

Find your perfect pint at these consistent favorites—from classics like J.J. Foley’s, to cozy spots like the Druid, to plenty of charming dives.

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Celine, a Montréal-Inspired Restaurant, Is Coming to Boston’s Fort Point

The team behind South End favorites SRV and Baleia takes over the old Blue Dragon space around late summer.

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal

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Where to Eat in Greater Boston in March 2026

New and exciting restaurants to check out, plus good reasons to visit older spots.

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal

The Most Beautiful Restaurants in Boston

They’re packed with bold furnishings, lush greenery, and luxe designs—and, oh yeah, the food’s pretty great, too.

Two rectangular trays of Detroit-style pizza, one topped with melted cheese and herbs, the other with a green herb sauce and red seasoning. A tray with fried chicken wings, a sandwich with a pretzel bun and a pickle spear, and two drinks—one garnished with a dried citrus slice and the other with fresh mint and cranberries—are also visible on a marble surface.

We’re Excited About These 2026 Greater Boston Restaurant Openings

A Portuguese-inspired chef’s counter in the South End, glam Sicilian downtown, from-scratch ramen in Somerville, Peruvian in Back Bay, and more.

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The Most Beautiful Bars in Greater Boston

Twelve spots where drinking becomes art.

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A Massive Suburban Italian Restaurant Is Reborn

Burlington’s Tuscan Kitchen is now the “energized and fun” Sorella, with an emphasis on events.

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal

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The Top Steakhouses around Boston

The cuts are prime and the fine wine is flowing. Here’s where to satisfy every carnivorous craving.

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