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Barra (Union Square)

23A Bow St., Somerville, MA 02143

A spread of Greek food on a clear glass table over a platform of greenery. The dishes include a wild greens pie, gigantes, and more.

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The 38 Essential Restaurants in Boston

By Eater Staff January 10

A white bowl on a white table is full of chunks of cooked beef, tossed with slices of red pepper and tomatoes. The dish is topped with green herbs.

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Where to Eat and Drink in Somerville’s Union Square

By Valerie Li Stack October 26, 2022

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 and Adam H. Callaghan October 24, 2022

Spices of various colors and textures, in various containers, stand in a line on a white background

Give a Boston-Based Food or Drink Subscription for a Holiday Gift

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal December 13, 2021

A salad of shrimp, pomelo, toasted coconut, and greens sits in black bowl on a wooden table in front of a brick wall. Text over the image reads “The 2021 Eater Awards.”

Here Are 2021’s Eater Awards Winners for Boston

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal December 8, 2021

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, 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

Plastic palm tree cup full of a pink frozen cocktail sits on a table in front of a colorful floral arrangement

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Where to Order Takeout Cocktails Around Boston This Summer

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal July 22, 2020

Overhead view of shakshuka and an egg-filled Jerusalem bagel

Yet Another Tatte Bakery & Cafe Has Opened in the Boston Area — and More Restaurant Openings

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal March 6, 2020

A scoop of chocolate ice cream in a branded yellow cup from Toscanini’s, with chunks of chocolate scattered in the background

Cambridge’s Central Square Is Getting a Ton of New Food Options Soon — and More Coming Attractions

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal and Terrence Doyle March 4, 2020

Delicate dumplings sit on a textured blue plate, which sits on a metallic gold tray. The dumplings, pleated into cross shapes, are garnished with orange and yellow sauces.

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Learn More About Boston’s 2020 Anticipated Restaurant Openings

By Eater Boston Staff February 21, 2020

An ornate glass goose sits on a table, surrounded by food and garnishes. The goose doubles as a bowl and is filled with goose intestines.

The Ultimate Guide to 2020 Restaurant Openings Around Boston

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal and Terrence Doyle February 19, 2020

Interior of a small bar, dimly lit with green accents. The bar itself is lined with corrugated galvanized aluminum. The bar’s name, Barra, is hand-painted in thick black paint on the wall, and a spotlight casts lines through the leaves of a potted plant.

Barra Is Now Open, Bringing a Taste of Mexico City to Somerville

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal January 23, 2020

This exclusive dish from the Boston location of Tsurutontan features thin, rare strips of wagyu with udon noodles peeking out underneath and a big dollop of orange uni on top.

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The Year in Eater: A Look Back at the 2019 Boston Food World

The Most Anticipated Boston Restaurant Openings of Fall 2019

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal, Dana Hatic, and 1 more September 4, 2019

23 Bow St., Union Square

Latin American Cocktail Bar to Join Award-Winning Peruvian Restaurant in Somerville

By Dana Hatic May 29, 2019

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