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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 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
A table filled with a variety of foods and drinks including fried chicken, crinkle-cut fries, a stack of onion rings, a cheeseburger, grilled cheese sandwich, mixed vegetables, and a dessert with a caramel topping. There are also several cocktails and drinks, a vintage-style red lunchbox, a gold rotary phone, a disco ball helmet, sunglasses, playing cards, and a reflective gold-framed mirror. The setting has a colorful, retro vibe with a festive backdrop.
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Where to Eat in Greater Boston for February 2026

February is here: We have James Beard semifinalists to celebrate and loads of exciting restaurant openings on the horizon—and plenty of great just-opened spots to […]

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal
Two pieces of tuna nigiri with a drop of an herb garnish sit on a white plate.
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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
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
A tablescape of Chinese food, include a noodle dish with shrimp and a teapot.
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Where to Eat in Greater Boston for November 2025

While some of us are resolutely keeping our Halloween decorations up for a few more weeks, it’s time to admit that late fall has arrived. […]

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
A rooftop patio features green outdoor furniture and skyline views of Boston.
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Where to Eat in Greater Boston for August 2025

This month in Greater Boston food and drink: sky-high wine with fancy bar snacks; loads of sushi; a few intriguing destinations in the ‘burbs; an […]

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal
A thick, crispy fried chicken sandwich on a sesame bun is slathered with a ranch-like sauce, served with pickles and a charred lemon half.
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Where to Eat in Greater Boston for July 2025

This month in Greater Boston food and drink: Takis-battered fish tacos and “adult Lunchables” in the great outdoors; hyper-local, dry-aged meats with waterfront views; two […]

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal
Overhead view of Haitian fried chicken in a to-go container with pikliz and other accoutrements.
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Where to Eat in Greater Boston for June 2025

This month in Greater Boston food and drink: al fresco caviar-topped hot dogs, a surprisingly complex Midori sour, must-try mole poblano, and more. Here’s the […]

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal
A plate of crispy glazed chicken with peanuts and daikon sits next to a pink cocktail with a black salt rim and lychee garnish.
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Where to Eat in Greater Boston for May 2025

This month in Greater Boston food and drink: tons of Thai food, plus Roman-style pizza, hearty Italian sandwiches with a side of The Sopranos, Korean-American fusion, […]

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal
Salmon crudo with thinly sliced radishes, micro greens, lime, and a green sauce.
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Where to Eat in Greater Boston for April 2025

This month in Greater Boston food and drink: a Thai-Japanese izakaya, a revival of a beloved Italian restaurant, a Turkish bakery, and lots more. Here’s […]

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal
Overhead view of six cooked oysters with a cheesy topping and a grilled lemon half in the middle, next to a glass cloche and a light green cocktail.
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Where to Eat in Greater Boston for March 2025

This month in dining and drinking: an “Indian gastropub,” a Lao pop-up, Irish pubs galore, a cozy neighborhood cocktail spot, and lots more. Here’s the […]

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal
A white bowl with a red border is full of dumplings that are covered in chili flakes and other garnishes.
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Where to Eat in Greater Boston for February 2025

On the menu this month: fusion galore. From Thai-inspired burgers to Japanese-Chinese-American diner cuisine to a café that pulls from India, the Middle East, and […]

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal