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Restaurants

Glamorous Greek-Inspired Seafood Chain Avra Estiatorio Arrives in Boston

Simply prepared Mediterranean fish stars in special-occasion-worthy Back Bay digs.


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Boston’s Newest Steakhouse Is an Intimate, Underground Space

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Education

Can Steven Pinker Save Harvard?

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City Life

Retired Police Dogs Could Get a Pension, If This State House Bill Passes


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Restaurants

Where to Indulge in Holiday Lunch in Boston

Here’s the 2025 rundown on special weekday lunch menus available around the city this holiday season, featuring luxurious steaks, seafood, and lots more.

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Restaurants

Where to Eat in Greater Boston in December 2025

New and exciting restaurants to check out, plus good reasons to visit older spots.

Home & Property

In This Maine Barn, Dinner Parties Become Pickleball Tournaments

On Mount Desert Island, a cedar-clad barn channels New England tradition while transforming into a dynamic, all-encompassing retreat.

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Life & Style

What Are Some Promising Lifestyle AI Apps?

Artificial intelligence is here—but what do we do with it? Boston journalist Lisa Pierpont answers your questions.

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Restaurants

A Comfort-Food Chef Opens Something Fancier Downtown

Sarah Wade’s new restaurant, SJ’s, is more upscale than big siblings Stillwater and Sloane’s—but still lots of fun.

Life & Style

40 Boston-ish Gifts for Everyone on Your Nice List

From the practical to the preposterous, presents for every budget and every impossible-to-shop-for person in your life.


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Best of Boston

The Top 50 Restaurants in Greater Boston

The Top 50 Restaurants in Greater Boston

The most exciting, worth-the-wait spots, chosen through months of eating, arguing, and eating some more.

City Life

Maura Healey Is Playing to Win

As she gears up for reelection, the governor remains the competitive point guard she’s always been, determined to keep Massachusetts on top. But with businesses bailing and housing costs soaring, she’s facing her toughest challenge yet.

 

City Life

Our All-New List of Greater Boston’s Top Lawyers Is Here

Our exclusive directory honoring the 1,151 best attorneys in the region–from corporate to family law–as chosen by their peers.

City Life

I’m 57 and I’ve Never Had a Cast. This Is My Midlife Crisis.

After five decades of avoiding ground balls, ladders, and difficult conversations, one man decides it’s time to get out of his comfort zone—starting with a 10-foot climb and working his way up.

Home & Property

A Tech Founder’s MetroWest Home Is a Masterclass in Modernist Design

A family of five embraces ultramodern interiors inspired by Le Corbusier and Mies van der Rohe—with floating marble walls and custom furniture that blur the line between architecture and art.

Restaurants

A Wish List for the 2026 Michelin Boston Guide

There’s lots to celebrate in the wake of Boston’s entry into the Michelin Guide, and we’re looking forward to even more recognition for the region’s culinary scene next year.

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150 Most Influential Bostonians

150 Most Influential Bostonians

Some of these names will be familiar; others may be new to you. All of them, in their own way, move the needle of our collective future.

New England Travel Awards

New England Travel Awards

From reader nominations, our travel experts selected the region’s top festivals, ski mountains, and luxury resorts. The results: your definitive guide to where to go next.

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Restaurants

Michelin Recognizes These 26 Greater Boston Restaurants

It’s the first time the Boston area has been included in a Michelin dining guide, and we landed a single one-star spot and a handful of other honors.

Arts & Entertainment

What Are Some Acceptable Things to Yell at Pro Athletes?

Really? More yelling at people just trying to do their jobs? I suppose if it’s going to happen anywhere, a game makes sense.

Home & Property

This Brookline Home Proves a Gothic Revival and a ’70s Addition Can Actually Work Together

A suburban residence merges 19th- and 20th-century architecture through thoughtful integration and colorful craft.

Home & Property

Best of Boston Home 2026

Cue the applause—this year’s Best of Boston Home honorees represent the pinnacle of creativity, craftsmanship, and innovation in our region’s design community.

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