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Chinatown

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 pile of thin rice noodles garnished with dill and bits of fish sits in a small cast iron pan on a wooden counter. A wine glass is visible in the back.

The Best Things We Ate This Week: An Inimitable Dinner at Cicada

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal, Samer Khudairi, and 1 more November 24

A plate with a blue border embellished by birds holds a portion of lobster with scallions and ginger

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Where to Eat in Boston’s Chinatown

By Terrence Doyle November 22

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

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

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

Six soup dumplings in a bamboo steamer basket with large soup spoons tucked in next to the dumplings. Several other dishes of food are visible in the background.

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Where to Eat Dumplings in and Around Boston

By Terrence Doyle September 28

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

Overhead view of two round and three rectangular black plastic takeout containers of Chinese food, including two kinds of dumplings, ma po tofu, oval rice cakes with greens and slivers of pork, and more.

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The Eater Boston Team’s 2021 Top Delivery and Takeout Standbys

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal, Terrence Doyle, and 2 more August 12

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

A burrito, split in half and wrapped in foil, sits on a wooden table with a side of salsa and tortilla chips nearby. An orange Jarritos soda bottle is visible in the background.

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COVID-19 and What It Means for Massachusetts Restaurants
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20 of the Boston Area’s Best Affordable Meals

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal June 30

Overhead view of ramen in a white plastic bowl on a wooden table. The ramen has a thin yellow broth, an egg, scallions, slices of pork, nori, and dots of black garlic oil.

The Best Things the Eater Boston Team Ate This Week: Ramen and More

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal and Terrence Doyle June 17

A hand pours liquid into a glass full of a foamy, milky iced coffee on a small white table. Plants are visible in the background.

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10 Excellent New Cafes to Visit Around Boston

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal June 7

Two hands hold cups of brown sugar boba from Taiwanese chain Tiger Sugar. The iced tea drink is milky white with streaks of dark brown.

Tiger Sugar, Instagram’s Favorite Boba Chain, Is About to Open a Second Boston Location

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal May 12

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

Five Thai dishes sit on a wooden table in front of a brick wall. There’s a curry, a pomelo salad with shrimp, a large pile of pork ribs, and more.

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Where to Find Great Small Plates in Boston

By Karen Wilber February 17

A brick building backdropped by a bright blue sky. Two people walk past the entrance, and there are two bright orange construction signs set up out front.

Border Cafe, Home to Massive Margaritas, Closes Harvard Square Location

By Terrence Doyle February 12

A white plastic bowl, sitting on a purple table, is filled with hand-pulled noodles, bok choy, chile flakes, and bean sprouts. A plastic Coke bottle appears to the side.

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Where to Eat Hand-Pulled Noodles in and Around Boston

By Terrence Doyle February 9

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

Grilled meat and deep fried shrimp sit atop a bed of noodles and various vegetables

Five Vietnamese Dishes to Know and Where to Try Them in Boston

By Karen Wilber February 2

Three large breaded and fried chicken wings are on white paper on a wooden board. A small white bowl with lime wedges sits nearby. It’s all on a wooden table.

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Where to Get Wings in Boston on Super Bowl Sunday

By Terrence Doyle January 29

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Boston’s Banh Mi Scene Is Growing

By Terrence Doyle January 29

A hot dog covered in chili and chopped white onions sits on a white plate on a dark table, with a can of Tecate beer partially visible in the background

The Saddest Boston Restaurant Closures of 2020: Too Many to Count

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal December 29, 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

A salad, sushi roll, and pepperoni pizza situaded side by side on a wooden table

7 Last-Minute Boston-Area Takeout Options for New Year’s Eve 2020

By Terrence Doyle December 23, 2020

A hand holds two containers filled with corndogs which have been fried in pancake batter and slathered with ketchup and mustard

From Cocktails in the Leather District to Pancake Batter Corndogs in Allston, Many New Restaurants Opened This Fall

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal and Terrence Doyle December 22, 2020

A black plastic bowl of thick hand-pulled noodles, heavily dusted with chile powder and topped with greens and a generous dollop of garlic. A wooden skewer of lamb pieces sits across the rim of the bowl, which is on a Chinese Zodiac placemat on a red tray

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Where to Eat Chinese Food in Boston

By Terrence Doyle December 21, 2020

A vibrantly colored portion of ceviche is presented on a white plate on a white table, with a glass of beer on the side.

The Best Things Eater Boston’s Editor Hasn’t Eaten in 40 Weeks

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal and Terrence Doyle December 18, 2020

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Where to Eat Excellent Banh Mi in the Boston Area

By Terrence Doyle November 4, 2020

Front and back views of a navy blue zip-up sweatshirt with “ice cream weather” written on the front and a version of the Morton Salt girl on the back

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COVID-19 and What It Means for Massachusetts Restaurants

Prepare for Chilly Outdoor Dining With Restaurant-Branded Hoodies, Hats, and Blankets

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal October 8, 2020

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