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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 2

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

Over 60 Restaurants Have Opened Around Boston So Far in Fall 2021

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal November 29

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

Five different pieces of nigiri are lined up on a long black rectangular plate on a wooden table.

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25 Outstanding Boston-Area Sushi Restaurants

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal November 18

Thin slices of ham are sandwiched on a baguette, topped with mini pickles. It all sits on a black plate on a white counter.

Café Sauvage Highlights Parisian Food’s Multicultural Roots

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal November 16

Two plump meatballs in red sauce sit on a bed of white rice, with a thin, crispy triangle of flatbread on the side.

Where to Eat Meatballs of the World Around Boston

By Karen Wilber November 5

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

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Where to Eat Ramen in Greater Boston

By Dana Hatic, Rachel Leah Blumenthal, and 1 more October 27

Overhead view of six doughnuts, all different flavors, in a white box.

Where to Eat Mochi Doughnuts Around Boston

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal October 26

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 and Rachel Leah Blumenthal October 21

A long wooden table with about 18 chairs stretches through a private dining room at a restaurant. The walls are light blue, except for one portion, which is covered with a black-and-white-striped wallpaper. There’s a television at one end of the room, and

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Where to Book Holiday Parties in and Around Boston

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal October 20

Two cookies — one chocolate chip, one dark chocolate — are in individual bright blue paper sleeves, sitting on a countertop.

Levain Bakery Is Bringing Its Ginormous Cookies to Boston

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal October 7

Overhead view of lasagna, positioned on its side so the many-layered cross-section is visible. It’s on a pale gray plate on a wooden table.

The Ultimate Guide to Fall 2021 Restaurant Openings Around Boston

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal September 29

Closeup of a stone pizza oven with a fire going

American Flatbread Is About to Reopen, Bringing Bowling and Pizza Back to Brighton

By Karen Wilber and Rachel Leah Blumenthal September 23

Overhead view of a table full of seafood dishes, including a platter of oysters, a basket of fried clams and fries, rare bluefin tuna, and more

It Was the Summer of Seafood Towers in Boston

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal September 22

Overhead shot of a charred octopus tentacle on a white plate, garnished with a black sauce, pickled fennel, and bright red peppers. It’s on a light wooden table; a wooden floor is visible underneath.

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Where to Eat Lunch Outdoors on a Weekday in and Around Boston

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal September 1

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 August 30

A wife and husband stand together, clutching each other’s arms in a snowy alley in Boston

Back Bay Is Getting a Hip Parisian Bistro

By Terrence Doyle August 20

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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Where to Eat Thai Food in and Around Boston

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal August 10

Closeup on an ice cream sandwich with thin chocolate wafers and white ice cream with a red jammy swirl

Where to Eat Ice Cream Sandwiches Around Boston

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal July 27

At Saus’s all-vegetarian location in Somerville, the chili-cheese dog, pictured here on a bright yellow counter, is made with Beyond sausage

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Where to Eat Vegetarian and Vegan Food Around Boston

By Dana Hatic and Rachel Leah Blumenthal July 22

Overhead view of a table full of seafood dishes, including a platter of oysters, a basket of fried clams and fries, rare bluefin tuna, and more

From Fried Seafood to Luxurious Shellfish Towers, the Banks Fish House Has Arrived

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal July 22

A twist of pineapple soft serve is in a glass on a patio table, with a floral arrangement visible in the background

Dole Whip-Inspired Drinks and Desserts to Try Around Boston

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal July 12

Overhead view of a pizza on a gray background. The pizza’s crust is dotted with spots of char, and there are blobs of cheese and a large piece of basil, as well as some other green vegetables.

A Pizzeria and Wine Bar Joins Boston’s Growing Collection of Strictly Vegan Restaurants

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal July 9

A boozy dole whip sits in a Blossom Bar branded glass, with a pineapple in the background

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Save Room for the Ice Cream at These Boston-Area Restaurants

By Karen Wilber July 2

rendering of an upscale bar and restaurant with lots of blue accents

Celebrity Chef Gordon Ramsay Is Opening His First Boston Restaurant

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal June 30

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

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Boston’s Most Essential Irish Pubs

By Terrence Doyle June 28

A round restaurant table features rose-colored booth seating and teal chairs. The floor is marble with a multi-colored diamond pattern, and the table is surrounded by plants. Views of Boston’s Back Bay are clearly visible behind the table.

Swanky Rooftop Restaurant Contessa Debuts on Newbury Street

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal June 21

A zig-zag pattern of cannoli from Mike’s Pastry and Modern Pastry, arranged on a white background. Some are garnished with chocolate chips or pistachios.

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26 Iconic Dishes Around Boston

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal June 14

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a milkshake topped with a choco taco and churros

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Where to Order Takeout Boozy Milkshakes and Floats Around Boston

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal June 9

An eye-catching black-and-white striped bowl is full of a brothless udon garnished with sliced tomatoes, cucumbers, scallions, and ground meat

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10 Utterly Delicious Udon Spots Around Boston

By Karen Wilber May 18

A rendering of a restaurant features a floor tiled with diamonds in shades of white, brown, and gray; plus turquoise chairs at two-top tables in the foreground and a bar in the background; and a glass ceiling revealing city views

Contessa, a Glitzy Rooftop Restaurant, Will Open by the Public Garden in June

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal April 29

Overhead view of a seafood boil — corn on the cob, lobster, mussels, and clams — in an oval silver platter next to a window

Seafood Restaurants Are Opening Soon in Back Bay and Dorchester — and More Coming Attractions

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal April 28

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