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Two vanilla milkshakes with whipped cream, cherry, and rainbow sprinkles on the rim of the glass sit on a table in a shiny red booth in a sleek diner setting.

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COVID-19 and What It Means for Massachusetts Restaurants
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Where to Order Boozy Milkshakes and Floats Around Boston

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal May 20

Two cookie ice cream sandwiches sit side by side in a white paper container. One has a pinkish red ice cream in it, while the other has a white ice cream with crumbled Oreos in it.

Where to Eat Ice Cream Sandwiches Around Boston

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal May 13

People drink and dine on a restaurant rooftop at dusk, overlooking water and a city skyline

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Where to Dine on Rooftops in and Around Boston

By Dana Hatic, Rachel Leah Blumenthal, and 1 more May 13

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15 of Boston’s Top Tacos

By Stephanie Carter April 29

Make Way for Eva, Debuting Today With a Huge Patio in Back Bay

By Stephanie Carter April 22

An orange cocktail is in a tall, narrow glass, embellished with a branch, photographed in front of a dark background.

Back Bay Cocktail Bar Hecate Casts Its Spell in April

By Nathan Tavares March 31

Glowing see-through igloos sit on a rooftop with city skyline views in the background.

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Where to Find Boston’s Heated Patios, Igloos, and Yurts

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal March 30

Several pieces of fried chicken sit in a high-rimmed white bowl on a table with a vase of red flowers visible in the background. Plush red booth seating is also visible.

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Eater’s Guide to Dining in Boston
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Where to Find Top-Notch Fried Chicken in Greater Boston

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal and Terrence Doyle March 24

A hand opens a small treasure chest to reveal a yellow cocktail in a cloud of smoke.

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Eater Guides

The Most Anticipated Restaurant and Bar Openings Around Boston, Spring 2022

From seafood-focused restaurants to intimate cocktail bars, there’s a lot to look forward to this season

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal March 23

Dark wooden exterior of a bar with signage that reads Irish Village in gold, in an old-fashioned font

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Boston Stalwarts
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Boston’s Most Essential Irish Pubs

By Terrence Doyle March 15

Overhead view of an array of colorful dishes on a metallic table surface, including a whole grilled and steamed fish, a burger, two giant prawns coming out of a bisque, and more.

60+ Restaurants Opened in Greater Boston in Winter 2022

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal March 14

Overhead view of eight round dumplings in an aluminum to-go container, sitting in a spicy sauce with sauteed red onions.

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Where to Eat Momos in Greater Boston

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal March 7

A pile of bucatini topped with red sauce sits on a white plate on a white tablecloth-covered table. A big piece of chicken parm is visible behind it.

These Boston-Area Restaurants Are Offering Takeout and Delivery Meal Packages This Winter

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal February 25

Two chocolate chip cookies and two chocolate chocolate chip cookies sit on a wooden surface. They are all rather large.

Levain Bakery Arrives in Boston With Absolutely Huge Cookies

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal February 18

The interior of an intimate wine bar that has a bit of a nautical vibe.

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Where to Dine Solo in Greater Boston

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal February 17

A tall slice of coconut layer cake sits on a plate with a scoop of ice cream next to it. An upscale restaurant dining room is visible in the background.

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Where to Order a Single Perfect Slice of Cake in and Around Boston

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal February 14

Two men stand under a painted portrait of an Italian grandma. One man is wearing a black t-shirt that says “Praise the Lard” and the other is wearing black, thick-rimmed glasses.

Toro’s Ken Oringer and Jamie Bissonnette Plan a Coastal Italian Restaurant in Back Bay

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal February 11

A lobster roll sits atop a white plate, and is topped with shockingly green minced chives.

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Eater’s Guide to Dining in Boston
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Where to Eat Lobster Rolls in Boston

By Terrence Doyle February 10

A swirl of tiramisu is in a glass stemmed bowl sitting on a decorative vintage plate. Two long spoons accompany it.

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Where to Find Greater Boston’s Most Romantic Restaurants

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal February 2

Overhead view of a bowl of a Thai noodle soup with ground pork, bean sprouts, crispy wonton strips, fish balls, and more. The bowl is pink and white with a rooster painted on it, and it sits on a plain white background.

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Eater’s Guide to Dining in Boston
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Where to Eat Thai Food in and Around Boston

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal January 27

Restaurant interior rendering shows lots of green leaf decor and six high-top brown leather seats at a bar.

Newbury Street Mainstay Cafeteria Will Transform Into Eva This Winter

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal January 21

A white bowl filled with slices of pork, chopped onions, and various toppings

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Eater’s Guide to Dining in Boston
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Where to Eat Ramen in Greater Boston

By Dana Hatic, Rachel Leah Blumenthal, and 1 more January 20

Overhead view of four plates of tacos, plus chips and salsa and cocktails.

Painted Burro Will Expand to the Former Border Cafe Space in Harvard Square

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal January 19

Overhead view of a New York-style pepperoni pizza

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Eater’s Guide to Dining in Boston
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Where to Eat Excellent Pizza in and Around Boston

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal and Terrence Doyle January 18

Overhead view of a liege-style waffle on a white paper bag and a white mug of hot chocolate, both on a wooden table

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Where to Warm Up With Boston’s Most Comforting Mugs of Hot Chocolate

By Dana Hatic and Rachel Leah Blumenthal January 4

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20 Superb Soups Around Boston

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal January 3

A hand with a tattooed wrist holds a gray plate over a dark background. On the plate are pieces of okra in a thick pool of yogurt, garnished with greens.

The Most Anticipated Boston Restaurant Openings and Reopenings of 2022: Comfort Kitchen, High Street Place, and More

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal December 22, 2021

Overhead view of five open takeout containers of Sichuan food, including a cilantro and green pepper salad, dry fried chicken, wontons, noodles, and more.

Boston’s 2021 Restaurant Standbys: Chilli Garden, Blossom Bar, 50Kitchen, and More

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal December 21, 2021

A variety of Christmas-themed cocktail glassware is spread out on a red plaid blanket in front of a Christmas tree.

A Guide to Boston’s 2021 Holiday Lunches, Teas, Cocktail Pop-Ups, and Boozy Markets

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal December 9, 2021

Battered soft shell crab legs stick out the sides of a soft bao bun. It’s garnished with sliced cucumbers and lettuce.

Over 70 Restaurants Have Opened Around Boston So Far in Fall 2021

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal December 7, 2021

A green-skinned guava, sliced open to reveal a pink fleshy interior with white seeds, is isolated on a white background

Where to Eat (and Drink) Guava in the Boston Area

By Karen Wilber December 7, 2021

A cooked lobster garnished with green herbs sits on an oval white plate with a side of fries.

Saltie Girl Adds a Holiday Season Prix Fixe Offshoot, Pêche, for Fish Feasts

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal November 19, 2021

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