In honor of this year’s 50th anniversary of Best of Boston, we’re taking a look back. This month, we toast to 50 years of sipping and socializing at Boston’s top watering holes, from dives to super-slick hotel bars.

From “emotional support pierogi” fanny packs to Fluff prints, our food editor’s recommendations for some excellent presents to give family and friends this holiday season.

Add these New England-made sauces, spices, sweet treats, and more to your shopping list this holiday season.

Glittering winter decorations and special holiday cocktails await 51 stories up.

“We’re really excited about the smoke cage,” teases the general manager of this Back Bay bar from the team behind the Black Rose and Clerys.

The décor of La Padrona, located in Raffles Boston, is as enticing as the fine-dining destination’s exquisite cuisine.

Plus, Levain Bakery expands to the Seaport with giant cookies, a swanky basement lounge opens in an old police precinct, and more food news for the week.

Another listening lounge opens in Boston’s South End, this time with ceviche and giraffe-print banquettes.

More than three years in, Major Food Group’s wildly acclaimed sky-high Italian destination is still going strong.

Plus, pintxos arrive on Beacon Hill, a French-inspired bistro debuts in Salem, and more food news for the week.

The tribute to Spanish Basque Country is the latest restaurant from power trio Jamie Bissonnette, Babak Bina, and Andy Cartin, who opened Downtown Crossing’s Somaek earlier this year.

Will the 150-year-old Jacob Wirth collapse under the heat, or can it rise from the ashes once again?

There’s a reason it’s the ultimate comfort food. Bookmark these picks for gravy-drenched-chicken classics, plus a couple curveballs.

Japanese-Chinese cuisine meets American diner influences in this forthcoming restaurant from a longtime pop-up.

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