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Travel

A Weekend Visitor’s Guide to Chatham, Cape Cod

When it comes to quintessential summer days, all roads lead to this Lower Cape town.

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Home & Property

So, You Want to Live in Plymouth?

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Arts & Entertainment

The Nantucket Book Festival Wants to Help You Feel Better About the World

Arts & Entertainment

Rosie DiMare Crashed Rhode Island’s Most Dramatic Friend Group

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Restaurants

Table Mercato’s Wildly Popular Boston Sandwiches Are Heading to New York

For once, NYC’s getting one of our exports: The beloved North End shop is opening a mini outpost in the East Village this summer.

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal
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City Life

Boston’s New City Council President Has Thoughts on Rat Control

She wasn’t even running for the job. Now Liz Breadon is trying to hold Boston’s fractured city council together.

By Jonathan Soroff
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Life & Style

Fancy Hats Can Be Cool

Ellie Ayati-Jian and Jaine Davies, two Greater Boston milliners, are raising the brim—and the bar.

By Jaci Conry
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Travel

A New England Traveler’s Guide to Porto, Portugal

North of Lisbon, the coastal city is having a moment. Book a flight now before everyone else figures it out.

By Jonathan Soroff
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Arts & Entertainment

The A.R.T. Is Turning “Black Swan” into a Musical

The theatrical adaptation, directed by Tony Award winner Sonya Tayeh, opens May 26. Go see it before New York takes it from us.

By Matthew Reed Baker
A pair of white sneakers with beige soles are being hand-painted with intricate black floral designs. One sneaker is placed on a wooden surface, while the other is held in hands with a fine paintbrush applying details. The sneakers feature glittery silver accents and a black star logo. Nearby, there are containers with small gold and silver decorative pieces and two paint markers on the table.
Life & Style

Five Boston Shops Where the Experience is the Real Purchase

From custom perfume to fused-on bracelets, these retailers are redefining what it means to shop IRL.

By Jaci Conry

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The Boston Power List

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Influence looks different in every town. Ours comes with lab coats, a Bakemas cookie, and 351 town names in alphabetical order.

The Top 50 Restaurants in Greater Boston

The Top 50 Restaurants in Greater Boston

The most exciting, worth-the-wait spots, chosen through months of eating, arguing, and eating some more.
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City Life

The Kids Are Staying Home: Teens Have Lost the Art of Getting Into (Good) Trouble

Teens aren’t sneaking out, drinking, partying, or hooking up anywhere near as much as they used to. And by almost every measure, they’re safer and more responsible than we ever were. But is that actually good for them?

By Julie Suratt
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Restaurants

Wood-Fired Steaks and Roasted Seafood Towers Abound at Boston’s Newest Steakhouse

Or is it a steakhouse? Chicago-based Maple & Ash aims to be different (and fiery).

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal
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City Life

“I Loved Him on ‘Frasier,’ Even If He Is a Yalie.”

Our intrepid society columnist reports from Boston’s swankiest affairs, including galas for the Boston Lyric Opera and Fenway Health.

By Jonathan Soroff
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Restaurants

Seven Must-Try New Restaurants around New England

Dig into a summer-camp-themed seafood spot, a luxe tasting menu in Providence, and so much Portuguese food.

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Travel

Why Is Everyone So Obsessed with Nantucket Right Now?

Cocaine in the wastewater. Billionaires fighting over a clam shack. A Christmas brawl that landed on TMZ. Why can’t we look away when something happens on the island?

By Tom McGrath

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Top Places to Live in Greater Boston

Top Places to Live in Greater Boston

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New England Travel Awards

New England Travel Awards

From reader nominations, our travel experts selected the region’s top festivals, ski mountains, and luxury resorts. The results: where to go next.

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Wellness

Ask Little Miss AI: Should I Trust LLMs with My Medical Data?

AI is an excellent tool that democratizes medical information, but—not so fast.

By Lisa Pierpont
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Restaurants

Glamorous Greek-Inspired Seafood Chain Avra Estiatorio Arrives in Boston

Simply prepared Mediterranean fish stars in special-occasion-worthy Back Bay digs.

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal
Home & Property

Nantucket Boutique Birdie Soars with Color, Craft, and Island Charm

Interior designer Nina Liddle brings her discerning eye to retail, debuting a retail space filled with vibrant finds.

By Harriet Gaye
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Restaurants

Boston’s Newest Steakhouse Is an Intimate, Underground Space

The Zebra Room opens beneath sibling spot Yvonne’s, with 10 cozy tables, nostalgic vibes, and a secret entrance.

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal
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