Four great places to spot the marine mammals frolicking in the water and on the beach.

For decades, the convivial Four Seasons’ space was where the city’s power brokers made deals, celebrities partied, and families built traditions. Then it vanished. Can Boston’s most legendary gathering spot ever return?

While the mayoral candidates duke it out until election day, we asked 21 prominent locals what they’d do if they ran the city.

Where to snack on the world’s best whole-bellies (and strips, if you must).

Enjoy the local bounty in America’s oldest fishing village, from elevated baked haddock to local ceviche.

From fish-filled Portuguese cuisine to a beachside beer garden with stellar raw bar options, here’s where to dine in the Whaling City. 

While Atlantic cod—vital to New England’s early economy—has been overfished, the imported variety is delicious, too. Taste history with these five excellent dishes.