South Boston

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.
Restaurants

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 cozy restaurant seating area features curved orange velvet banquettes paired with floral-patterned chairs with red cushions. Round tables are set with glassware, plates, and napkins. The background showcases ornate arched wall niches with decorative wrought iron grilles and climbing plants. Large, vintage-style floor lamps with scalloped green and white shades arch over the tables. The floor is tiled with a patterned design in soft colors.
Restaurants

South Boston’s New Spanish Restaurant Is Gorgeous

At Dalia, Broadway Restaurant Group’s new South Boston Spanish restaurant, even the calamari is a surprise. It’s cut lengthwise and cooked over charcoal, standing in […]

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal
Restaurants

Where to Find the Best Buffalo Wings around Boston Right Now

Legend has it that the phrase “a wing and a prayer” was originated by an over-stuffed diner trying to summon the courage to finish the […]

Seared fish fillet topped with chopped chives, served on a bed of thinly sliced red vegetables, mushrooms, microgreens, and a light sauce in a rustic, shallow beige bowl.
Restaurants

A New Southie Restaurant That’s All About the Craft

The possibilities feel endless at Common Craft, opening March 17 in South Boston. One might bring a date and dig into the themed menu of […]

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal
Restaurants

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
Two rectangular trays of Detroit-style pizza, one topped with melted cheese and herbs, the other with a green herb sauce and red seasoning. A tray with fried chicken wings, a sandwich with a pretzel bun and a pickle spear, and two drinks—one garnished with a dried citrus slice and the other with fresh mint and cranberries—are also visible on a marble surface.
Restaurants

We’re Excited About These 2026 Greater Boston Restaurant Openings

This year is full of intriguing local restaurant openings: a jam-packed food hall near MIT, Peruvian-Chinese cuisine and live music in Back Bay, a cocktail […]

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10 Great Boston Date-Night Ideas

Whether you’re planning a first date or keeping things exciting after a decade of marriage, or anything in between, Greater Boston’s got plenty of fun […]

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The Most Romantic Restaurants around Boston

Even if a low-key night in—sweatpants, Netflix, and takeout—is your preferred version of a date night, sometimes it’s nice to get a change of scenery […]

Black Sheep Bagel Cafe Cambridge bagel sandwiches and coffee
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Where to Find the Best Bagels in Boston Right Now

When it comes to bagels, people have mighty strong opinions (especially all the NYC expats in your life). Few other foods generate such impassioned takes, […]

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.
Restaurants

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
A warmly lit restaurant interior featuring red velvet chairs and green upholstered curved banquettes. The walls are adorned with rich red curtains and white brick, complemented by wooden paneling. Large hanging lamps with fringed shades illuminate the tables, which are set with glassware, plates, and napkins. Green plants add a touch of nature to the cozy, elegant atmosphere.
Weddings

Three Gorgeous Restaurant Wedding Venues in Boston

PRIMA Sophisticated yet inviting, Prima Italian Steakhouse brings contemporary luxury to weddings with an atmosphere that feels both modern and timeless. The restaurant’s design features […]

By Jaci Conry
Two pieces of tuna nigiri with a drop of an herb garnish sit on a white plate.
Restaurants

Where to Eat in Greater Boston for January 2026

New year, new restaurants. Settle in with a decadent mug of hot chocolate, and we’ll fill you in on what’s new and exciting in the […]

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal
Restaurants

Where to Find Greater Boston’s Greatest Hot Chocolate

Rich, satisfying, and full of flavor, a steamy mug of hot chocolate is a must-have accessory on many a cold New England day. Watered-down Swiss […]

Two hands hold a saucy, crispy fried chicken sandwich, topped with pickles, over a pile of tater tots.
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Where to Eat in Greater Boston for December 2025

It’s the end of the year, and there’s much dining to be done, whether that’s squeezing in a luxurious weekday holiday lunch between work and […]

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal