February 2026 Issue
The Dark Side of Biohacking
Even healthy things become dangerous if overdone—and the quest for longevity is no exception.
Boston’s Longevity Obsession: What Actually Works and What’s Just Expensive BS
We’re becoming more and more obsessed with living forever—but not all the treatments are created equal. What works, what doesn’t, and whether optimizing every aspect of your life is really worth it.
Our 2026 Top Doctors List Is Here
Discover Greater Boston’s 2,511 finest physicians in 81 specialties—from addiction psychology to plastic surgery—as chosen by their peers.
Feature
Futurist Ray Kurzweil Thinks We’re Seven Years Away from Beating Disease
A conversation with Newton-based inventor, author, and computer scientist, who believes technology will help humans extend their lives—a lot sooner than you might think.
Stranded in New Hampshire: A Rescue Mission at Franconia Ridge
15 hours in the snow. One cell phone. No guarantee anyone would get there in time. A harrowing search-and-rescue mission unfolds in a popular White Mountain hiking range.
18 Winter Travel Destinations for People Who Are Done With All of This
Your screen time is out of control. The news makes you want to scream. Wellness culture is too judgy. From Brazilian waterfalls to Norwegian fjords, our guide to giving yourself actual distance from it all—luxuriously, guiltlessly, and completely.
Is Wellness Culture Ruining Social Fun?
People are swapping after-work drinks for HIIT classes and ice baths. But what exactly are we giving up to save ourselves?
Department
Why Seth Moulton Is Running Against Ed Markey
The Salem congressman and Massachusetts Senate candidate talks generational change, the North Shore, and more.
The Gilded Identity Crisis of Boston’s Favorite Winter Escape
Palm Beach is changing. Florida’s old guard is nervous. The new money is new. And the people-watching has never been better.
The Beer-League Ski Race That Became My Unlikely Salvation
I spent last winter chasing age-group glory on man-made snow near I-95 in Weston—where a Harvard All-American, a former Olympian, and one 60-year-old (me) all found connection under the floodlights.
Home Design
Yes, the Whole Room is Teal
Walls, ceiling, built-ins—designer Paula Daher didn’t do anything halfway in this Back Bay library.
Real Estate Showdown: A Modernist Marvel vs. an Urban Icon
It’s amazing what a few miles can do to the market. This month, we compare a midcentury ranch in West Newton with a 19th-century South End brownstone.
So, You Want to Live in Brookline?
It’s city living without the city headaches: Boston’s cousin to the west offers good eats, stellar schools, and lots of space to spread out (if you have the budget, that is).
Fashion + Style
Where the Crowd Skews Young—Or Maybe You’re Getting Old
Our intrepid society columnist reports from Boston’s swankiest affairs, including our Taste event and Find the Cause Breast Cancer Foundation’s 2025 Prevention Party.
Eau Yeah: Five Clean Fragrances to Try
These clean fragrances skip the nasty stuff without sacrificing the good stuff.
A Wave of European Retailers Comes to Newbury Street
Boston’s next luxe-clothing chapter seems to have a more curated, continental flair.
A New England Traveler’s Guide to Munich, Germany
Museums, concerts, and all the schnitzel you can handle—Bavaria’s capital in winter is a smart idea.
Beacon
Where to Eat in Greater Boston in February 2026
New and exciting restaurants to check out, plus good reasons to visit older spots.
Boston’s Newest Cocktail Lounge Offers a Taste of 1950s Havana
My Girl, from the group behind Yvonne’s and more, opens downtown with an opulent, grown-up ambiance.
Cambridge Icon Cafe Sushi Enters a New Era
The dining room’s long-awaited reopening brings a farewell to omakase, hello to a sake bar.
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