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East Cambridge

A large bowl of ramen shows an oily broth, a slice of meat, and toppings of a soft-boiled egg and vegetables.

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Where to Eat Ramen in and Around Boston

By Valerie Li Stack and Eater Staff May 17

A red brick building with green awnings over the windows and a red and green lit neon sign that reads “Portugalia Restaurant”

A Portuguese Cornerstone in Cambridge Shuts Down After 40 Years

By Erika Adams May 15

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

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Where to Eat and Drink in East Cambridge

By Karen Wilber April 27

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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Boston Stalwarts
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12 Iconic Dishes Around Boston

By Eater Staff April 18

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.

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13 Excellent Halal-Friendly Restaurants Around Boston

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal and Erika Adams March 14

A chipped blue bowl is full of a thick orange broth with chicken, pickled mustard greens, chile oil, red onions, crispy noodles, and a lime wedge.

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Where to Eat Thai Food in Greater Boston

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal July 6, 2022

Crowds of people in summer clothing sit at picnic tables on astro turf in a large city beer garden on a sunny day.

Where to Drink Outdoors in Greater Boston in Summer 2022

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal June 30, 2022

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, 2022

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, 2022

A neighborhood bar with black and turquoise accents and various pieces of vintage signage.

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These Tried-and-True Neighborhood Restaurants Are Open Seven Days a Week

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal January 25, 2022

Beef is wrapped in a flaky scallion pancake, sitting on a white plate on a black tabletop

Where to Eat Boston’s Best Dishes Made With Scallion Pancakes

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal January 24, 2022

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, 2022

Overhead view of a single scallop in a shell, served on ice on a round blue plate, which is sitting on a wooden table. The scallop is garnished with a light sauce and poppyseeds.

25 Restaurant Closings Around Boston This Fall

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal December 15, 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

A breaded pork chop sits on a white plate, garnished with round spirals of leeks.

After a Pandemic Pivot, Geppetto Has Come Into Its Own in Cambridge

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal November 23, 2021

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, 2021

A doughnut is covered in purple sprinkles and decorated like a monster with fangs and big eyes. It’s photographed on a bed of fall leaves.

7 Spooky, Scary Last-Minute Halloween Treats to Eat Around Boston

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal October 29, 2021

A thick Mexican sandwich is cut open and sits on a blue plate on a light background.

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Tasty Tortas to Try Around Boston

By Karen Wilber October 14, 2021

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, 2021

One-story storefront in a brick building with signage that reads “Mayflower Poultry” and “Live Poultry Fresh Killed.” A large pile of dirty snow is in front of the store.

East Cambridge Is Hanging on to the Iconic ‘Live Poultry Fresh Killed’ Sign

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal August 30, 2021

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, 2021

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, 2021

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, 2021

Exterior view of a two-story wood, steel, and glass structure. Signage in the bottom floor windows introduces a brewery that will open there.

Lamplighter Brewing Co. Moves Forward With Expansion Plans to Cambridge Crossing

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal May 21, 2021

Overhead view of two takeout containers. One has jerk chicken, fries, and slaw; the other has fried coconut-coated shrimp with plantains and mac and cheese.

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COVID-19 and What It Means for Massachusetts Restaurants
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The Eater Boston Team’s 2020 Top Delivery and Takeout Standbys

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal and 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 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

Closeup of a round sticky bun topped with hazelnuts, sitting on a piece of tissue paper decorated with colorful, cartoony pieces of fruit

The First Part of a New East Cambridge Restaurant Trio Debuts, Full of Sticky Buns

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal October 20, 2020

A hand holds a McRib-style sandwich on a white background

An East Cambridge Cafe and Wine Bar Is Celebrating ’90s Junk Food Nostalgia

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal September 24, 2020

A paper plate of fried clams, fries, and onion rings sits in a cardboard tray on a red-and-white-checkered tablecloth

The Best Things the Eater Boston Team Ate This Week: Fried Clams and Tortellini en Brodo

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal and Terrence Doyle September 18, 2020

Overhead view of steak, mashed potatoes, fries, rolls, and salad on blue and orange plates on a wooden table

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10 Restaurants Offering Takeout or Delivery for Dine Out Boston

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal August 18, 2020

A brewery’s beer garden is set up in a parking lot, featuring three neat rows of picnic tables, each with a green umbrella

Boston-Area Patio Updates for Summer 2020: Beer Garden Poutine, Frozen Cocktails in Dorchester, and More

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal June 22, 2020

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