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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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Can Steven Pinker Save Harvard?

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


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Fermentation, Fried Chicken, and Fun: Brassica 2.0 Thrives in Jamaica Plain

A move to a big new space next door gives one of Boston’s funkiest, quirkiest restaurants the license to get even cooler—and to serve pizza.

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“I was making more on my own [as a creator] than my corporate salary—maybe double.”

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We anonymously surveyed 36 Boston content creators and the results are in: You aren’t really your own boss when your boss is an algorithm.

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Boston’s South Station Tower to Get Three New Restaurants Next Year

“Casual fine-dining,” an all-day café, and a bar and lounge are in the works for when you’re looking for more than train-station-concourse pizza.

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Want to Be an Influencer? Read This First.

Hospitality gatekeepers share the unwritten rules of influencer etiquette, the fastest ways to get blacklisted, and how to ensure you’ll never enjoy comped caviar again.


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The Top 50 Restaurants in Greater Boston

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

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The Mayor courts them, restaurants design for them, and brands pay them thousands per post. Local social media personalities aren’t just documenting today’s city—they’re shaping it. Whether you follow them or not.

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So, You Want to Live in Westwood?

Just 23 miles from the city, this leafy suburb is more than a bedroom community thanks to top-ranked schools and plenty of places to shop and eat.

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Secrets of Greater Boston’s Top 50 Restaurants

We got some of the area’s most popular dining spots to spill the details on off-menu items, best times to try to get a table, and more.

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My Father Got a Green Card for Free. I Came to America and Got Stuck.

My father got his green card for free in the 1960s. Three decades later, I’ve spent $30,000 and 15 years trying to get mine—and I’m still waiting.

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“Can We All Just Agree That Kale Belongs in a Wood-Chipper?”

Our intrepid society columnist reports from Boston’s swankiest affairs, including the Opening Night of Commonwealth Shakespeare Company’s As You Like It.

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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.

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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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Snowport, Your Favorite Holiday Pop-Up Market, Is Back at Boston’s Seaport

The waterfront wonderland unveils its most inclusive holiday market yet, starting November 7.

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Where to Eat in Greater Boston in November 2025

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

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How One Needham Couple Doubled Their 1930s Dutch Colonial’s Size

Timeless materials, bold colors, and increased space made this starter home ideal for a young family.

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Five Road Trip-Worthy Restaurants Beyond Boston

New England favorites, from a hyperlocal Cape Cod tasting menu to a “tide-to-table” spot in Connecticut.

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