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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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Dreamy Peruvian Restaurant Rosa y Marigold Opens in Back Bay

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Bambola and the Girl Next Door Bring Date-Night Glam to the Seaport


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A variety of Middle Eastern dishes are displayed on a wooden table. There is a bowl of creamy hummus topped with herbs and small dollops of white sauce, a plate of grilled squid with herbs and sauce, a dish of baba ganoush garnished with pomegranate seeds and fresh dill, a round serving of red lentil or bulgur salad decorated with pomegranate seeds and herbs, and another bowl of creamy dip garnished with radish slices, herbs, and olive oil.
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Beloved Cambridge Spot Moona Finally Has More Room to Show Off

The acclaimed Middle Eastern restaurant triples in size with a new Central Square home—plus za’atar croissants and orange blossom soft serve for good measure.

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After 14 Years, a Quirky Somerville Cocktail Bar Passes the Torch

Backbar cofounder Sam Treadway reflects on a decade-plus of the acclaimed drink destination—known for its geekery and inclusiveness—as he leaves it in the capable hands of the Field & Vine team next door.

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Lydia Shire, Queen of Butter, Speaks

After 50 years in the kitchen, the celebrated Boston-based chef dishes on industry pile-ons, the lost art of handwritten menus, and the right way to cook a lobster.

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Acclaimed Chef George Mendes Will Open Two South End Restaurants in 2026

Agosto, a tasting-menu-focused, intimate restaurant, will open around summer 2026, followed by bakery-café Baby Sister later in the year.

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How to Fix the Restaurant Industry, According to Boston Chefs

Boston’s restaurant scene has never looked better from the dining room, but behind kitchen doors, the industry is struggling with thin margins, labor shortages, and a culture of burnout. To survive, today’s top chefs are reinventing everything—and their solutions might just save it all.

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Where to Find Greater Boston’s Greatest Hot Chocolate

Warm up with a rich, decadent cup of cocoa at some of the area’s best cafés.


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50 Best Restaurants

50 Best Restaurants

An updated list of the top 50 restaurants in town that make Boston a true dining destination. These are the best places to eat in the city right now.

Best of Boston: Dining

Best of Boston: Dining

Here’s a look at the restaurant winners—and some other food- and drink-related businesses—for the Best of Boston awards.


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I Made Dumplings at Mei Mei and It Was Worth Being a Third Wheel

One newcomer’s night at a South Boston cooking class.

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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. 

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The Ultimate Holiday Guide to Eating, Drinking, and Merrymaking in Boston

Where to find the best holiday cocktail pop-ups, hot chocolate bars, Santa teas, highly decorated restaurants, and ski-lodge-inspired winter patios in and around the city.

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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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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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Restaurant Guides

Restaurant Guides

Where to eat right now.

Reviews

Reviews

Trying to decide whether to visit the hottest new restaurant in town? Stay in the know with our reviews.


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Guides

Where to Eat in Greater Boston in December 2025

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

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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.

Personal Essay

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.

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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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