The Best Boston Restaurants, Things to Do, People and Politics

A sunny street lined with tall palm trees and modern buildings, set against a backdrop of rugged mountains partially covered by clouds under a clear blue sky.

Travel

A New England Traveler’s Guide to Palm Springs, California

The renowned desert city isn’t just embracing its glamorous past—it’s rewriting its future.

By David Gawkowski

Restaurants

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.

Restaurants

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.

Overhead view of charred, thin-crust, New Haven-style pizza with tomato sauce and mozzarella.

Restaurants

What to Order at New Haven’s Famous Apizza Places and Obscure Pizzerias

New Haven’s delicious pizza—and apizza—scene is an easy road trip or train ride from Boston. Here’s where to go and what to order.

A teal-themed living room with built-in arched bookshelves flanking a marble fireplace. The shelves hold various decorative items and books. Above the fireplace is a large floral artwork. The room features a teal chandelier, patterned wallpaper, and a mix of beige and teal upholstered chairs around a round teal ottoman with a tray and flowers. A window with a teal frame and Roman shade is on the right side.

Home & Property

Yes, the Whole Room is Teal

Walls, ceiling, built-ins—designer Paula Daher didn’t do anything halfway in this Back Bay library.

By Jaci Conry

Four people stand closely together indoors at an event. From left to right: a woman with long dark hair wearing a fitted black dress with sheer sleeves; a man with glasses, short hair, and a beard wearing a dark suit and light checkered shirt; a woman with short blonde hair wearing a dark sequined top and matching pants, holding a small purse; and a woman with long hair tied back wearing a flowing dark blue dress with textured detailing. The background shows other attendees and tables with chairs.

Life & Style

Where the Crowd Skews Young—Or Maybe You’re Getting Old

Our intrepid society columnist reports from Boston’s swankiest affairs, including our Taste event and Find the Cause Breast Cancer Foundation’s 2025 Prevention Party.

By Jonathan Soroff

A large orange shovel partially buried in sand next to a small sand sculpture of a car, set against a background of sand sculptures resembling classical buildings and a fountain.

Travel

The Gilded Identity Crisis of Boston’s Favorite Winter Escape

Palm Beach is changing. Florida’s old guard is nervous. The new money is new. And the people-watching has never been better.

By John D. Spooner

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

Twelve spots where drinking becomes art.

A wooden table set with a variety of dishes and drinks, including a plate of gnocchi with sauce, a bowl of pasta with greens and cheese, a steak garnished with roasted garlic and herbs, a salad, and toasted bread. There are also three cocktails: a green martini, a red drink with a garnish, and a creamy cocktail with an orange peel. A glass of red wine and a small dish of bread with butter are also present. A large vase with green leafy plants is on the left side of the table. The background shows a restaurant setting with chairs and tables.

Restaurants

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

A modern single-story house with gray siding and large windows overlooks a curved swimming pool and a hot tub. The backyard features a well-maintained lawn with two lounge chairs on the grass and a patio area with a dining table and chairs. Trees with green and reddish leaves frame the scene.

Home & Property

Real Estate Showdown: A Modernist Marvel vs. an Urban Icon

It’s amazing what a few miles can do to the market. This month, we compare a midcentury ranch in West Newton with a 19th-century South End brownstone.

By Jaci Conry