Beacon Hill

A large pan of seafood paella featuring shrimp, mussels, clams, and rice garnished with herbs. The pan has a brass handle and is set on a table with a patterned chair in the background.
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Where to Eat in Greater Boston for April 2026

As Boston teeters somewhere between Fool’s Spring and Second Winter, swinging wildly from 60-degree days to 35, one thing is constant: There are tons of […]

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal
A pizza with a golden-brown crust topped with spinach and a sprinkle of nuts or seeds, placed on a wooden table. Next to the pizza is a glass of red wine.
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What to Eat at Willie’s, Now Open on Beacon Hill

At first glance, the menu at Willie’s—new from BCB3 Hospitality (Somaek, Zurito, more)—could be mistaken for Italian-American: burrata, meatballs, pizza, pasta. But look further and […]

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal
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Boston’s Greatest Irish Pubs

The Irish pub is a prevalent style of watering hole in cities that aren’t home to huge populations of Irish descendants. It’s no surprise, then, that […]

A plate with a serving of roasted chicken accompanied by sautéed broccolini and roasted carrots, all drizzled with a light brown sauce. The dish is presented on a beige, oval ceramic plate with a rustic background featuring green herbs.
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Where to Eat in Greater Boston for March 2026

As we dig out of February’s snowstorms, March offers tons of intriguing new restaurant openings to soothe our winter-weary souls. We’re back with our monthly […]

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal
Living room with blue patterned wallpaper and a large abstract painting above a beige and white striped sectional sofa. The sofa has various throw pillows, including tiger print and green patterned ones. In front of the sofa is a glass coffee table with books and a flower arrangement. Two green patterned ottomans are placed in front of the coffee table. To the right, there is a blue and green geometric patterned armchair. A wooden side table with a white lamp and a small plant is next to the sofa by a window with beige Roman shades. The floor has a blue and white striped rug.
Home & Property

A Beacon Hill Row House Untangles Its 19th-Century Knots

This article is from the spring 2026 issue of Boston Home. Sign up here to receive a subscription. In Beacon Hill, where brick row houses rise in narrow, elegant […]

By Jaci Conry
Overhead view of steak with bone marrow and a charred green onion on a white plate on a dark wooden table.
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The Top Steakhouses around Boston

The Capital Grille. Del Frisco’s. The Palm. Ruth’s Chris. Mastro’s. Fogo de Chão. Ocean Prime. Eddie Merlot’s. Medium Rare. Black & Blue. Plenty of nationally […]

Three men stand behind a wooden table with food and drinks. The man on the left wears glasses and a green plaid shirt, holding a glass of red wine. The man in the center wears glasses, a gray shirt, and a brown apron, holding a glass of white wine. The man on the right wears glasses, a blue blazer, and a checkered shirt, with a glass of beer in front of him. The table has a wooden board with croissants and olives. The background features tiled walls with framed pictures and wall lights.
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Acclaimed Restaurant Group Lets ‘Food Freak Flag Fly’ at New Beacon Hill Spot

Beacon Hill is missing a certain kind of neighborhood restaurant, as far as the owners of Charles Street pintxo bar Zurito are concerned. But not […]

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal
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Where to Eat Fabulous French Food around Boston

French fare is famously difficult to perfect—fortunately, though, Boston’s most talented chefs are up to the task. Whether you’re looking for a no-fuss bistro serving […]

Overhead view of an herb-covered whole roasted fish with vermicelli next to a plate of seared scallops and a plate of crawfish and noodles.
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Here Are the 2026 James Beard Semifinalists in New England

It’s time again for the start of the James Beard Foundation’s annual, months-long awards process for restaurants and chefs. Now in its 36th year, the […]

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal
Pieces of raw scallop are presented on a circular plate with bold red ingredients, including blood orange segments and pomegranate seeds. The plate sits on a backdrop of faux microgreens.
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Where to Eat in Greater Boston for October 2025

Hello, fall; hello, exciting new restaurants—from an Italian sandwich chain with a huge following to a highly anticipated farm-to-table spot to two speakeasy-style cocktail hideaways. […]

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal
Overview of an elegantly plated tuna crudo garnished with a bright pink swoosh of beet puree dotted with three black dollops of black garlic puree.
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Where to Eat in Greater Boston for September 2025

Summer’s going out with a bang with lots of new restaurants, from a pizza-focused spot (with pizza-inspired cocktails!) in Allston to French-Japanese fusion in the […]

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal
Sunset over a rooftop pool high up in a city.
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The Top Rooftop Bars and Restaurants in Boston

Sometimes you’re fine with simply finding the closest possible restaurant patio for a pleasant al fresco meal. At other times, though, there’s something about ascending […]

A bartender in a blue jacket holds the stem of a glass holding a pale white-yellow cocktail topped with a spoon full of caviar.
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Nine Opens in Boston’s Former No. 9 Park Space with “Gin Palace” Tributes and $70 Caviar Cocktails

Steps from the State House, something new is about to open in a familiar space—and there’s lots of gin and caviar. The longtime No. 9 […]

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal
Home & Property

This Beacon Hill Kitchen Proves Small Spaces Can Have Big Energy

This article is from the summer 2025 issue of Boston Home. Sign up here to receive a subscription. Like most city homes built in the 19th century, […]

By Jaci Conry
Home & Property

On the Market: A Beacon Hill Townhouse with a Bulletproof Glass Entryway

36 Lime Street, Boston Price: $15,999,000 Size: 5,875 square feet Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 5 (3 full, 2 partial) When you think about the best properties […]

By Stefanie Schwalb