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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

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

Two cans of beer stand next to each other on a white background, showing two sides of the pancake-themed label of the same beer.

Harpoon’s New Beer Tastes Like Pancakes

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal October 26

Taco Bell Cantina

A Proposed Taco Bell Cantina — Supposedly Without Booze — Meets Opposition in South Boston

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal October 25

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

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

A South Shore-style bar pizza sits atop a wooden table, accompanied by a mug of beer

Castle Island Brewing Is Finally Opening Near Its South Boston Namesake

By Terrence Doyle September 21

A hand holds up a fried chicken sandwich — a giant crispy patty in a small, squished bun.

David Chang’s Fuku Returns to Boston as a Delivery-Only Ghost Kitchen

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal September 21

A view of vaccine vials against a light blue background with labels that read “COVID-19”

Some Massachusetts Restaurants and Music Venues Are Requiring Proof of Vaccination

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal September 16

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

Overhead view of a dozen doughnuts, each a different flavor, lined up in three rows of four on wax paper in a cardboard box.

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Where to Eat Doughnuts in and Around Boston

By Terrence Doyle July 7

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 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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Closeup portrait of a woman with a slight smile, looking toward a sunny window to the right. Her hair is bright pink and secured with a red bandana headband. She stands in front of shelves of wine in a restaurant and wears an apron.

Fox & the Knife’s Karen Akunowicz Will Open Another South Boston Restaurant

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal May 27

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

The bar at Nautilus Pier 4, which is designed to look like its on a yacht. It is made from walnut and have massive, floating shelves.

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Nautilus Pier 4 Pulls Into the Seaport With Global Tapas and Futuristic Nautical Design

The sibling to a pair of popular Nantucket restaurants opens on April 1

By Nathan Tavares March 31

An empty garden patio with tables and chairs set up for dining amidst lush greenery

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15 Delightful Hidden Patios Around Boston

By Korsha Wilson, Rachel Leah Blumenthal, and 1 more March 25

A paper plate is stacked high with fried onion rings, clams, and fries, with cups of ketchup to the side, served on a cardboard tray on a red checkered tablecloth.

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Boston Stalwarts
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Where to Eat Fried Clams in and Around Boston

By Terrence Doyle March 8

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A dark, modern bar interior with a tiki theme

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COVID-19 and What It Means for Massachusetts Restaurants

A List of Boston Restaurants Still In Hibernation for the Winter

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal and Terrence Doyle March 4

Two white cups of gelato (one scoop pink, one white), with two wooden spoons laying off to the side

8 Great Boston Area Dessert Destinations for Valentine’s Day

By Nathan Tavares February 5

Overhead view of a New York-style pepperoni pizza

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25 Essential Pizzas in the Boston Area

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal and Terrence Doyle February 3

A lobster-stuffed popover at Woods Hill Pier 4

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Where to Find Great Biscuits, Rolls, and Flatbreads in and Around Boston

By Nathan Tavares January 25

Closeup shot of a meaty Italian-style slice of lasagna, sitting in a black plastic takeout container

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Eater’s Guide to Dining in Boston
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Where to Eat Italian Food in Boston

By Terrence Doyle and Rachel Leah Blumenthal January 14

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Black and white photograph of a restaurant interior packed with huge stacks of boxes full of groceries

These Boston Restaurants Have Really Stepped Up for Their Communities in 2020

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal December 30, 2020

Angled view of a wooden table with a white wall and plants in the background. The table is covered with plates of Vietnamese spring rolls and colorful coffee and tea drinks.

Exciting Boston Restaurant Openings (and Reopenings) of 2021: Cicada Coffee Bar, Comfort Kitchen, and More

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal December 29, 2020

A round silver tray sits on a wooden table in front of a brick wall. On the tray, there are three small bowls — one white, one pink, one red — each holding a different Thai chile paste. Some vegetables and chunks of crispy pork belly are also on the tray.

Boston’s Exciting Newcomers of 2020: Mahaniyom, Tambo 22, and More

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal December 28, 2020

Overhead view of two Somali dishes on a pale peach tablecloth with white accents. One dish is chapati strips cooked in a tomato sauce with chunks of beef; the other is a beef biryani with multi-colored rice in shades of yellow and orange.

Boston’s 2020 Takeout, Delivery, and Grocery Standbys: Tawakal, Bow Market, and More

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal December 28, 2020

Closeup of two meaty birria tacos, garnished with red onion, cilantro, and lime

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Where to Find Birria Tacos in Boston and Beyond

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal October 21, 2020

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