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Our Wildly Comprehensive Guide to Eating and Drinking in the Fenway

Where there’s a will to eat, there’s a Fenway. Whether you’re hanging around before the Sox hit the field or just looking to run the […]

A person in a white chef's coat holds a woven basket with several large grilled shrimp on green leaves. The wooden table in front of them has various items including a long knife, a smaller knife with a sheath, chopsticks, a paddle with wasabi, small bowls with sauces, a container with pickled ginger, and a wooden box containing assorted raw fish and seafood.
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The Ultimate Guide to Omakase in Boston

Over 200 courses, 50-plus species of fish, 25 cumulative hours of dining, and one serving of Japanese whisky down a bone-marrow luge: We took a […]

Two rectangular trays of Detroit-style pizza, one topped with melted cheese and herbs, the other with a green herb sauce and red seasoning. A tray with fried chicken wings, a sandwich with a pretzel bun and a pickle spear, and two drinks—one garnished with a dried citrus slice and the other with fresh mint and cranberries—are also visible on a marble surface.
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We’re Excited About These 2026 Greater Boston Restaurant Openings

This year is full of intriguing local restaurant openings: a jam-packed food hall near MIT, Peruvian-Chinese cuisine and live music in Back Bay, a cocktail […]

Modern cafe interior with a curved counter featuring wooden paneling and four black bar stools with brown seats. The ceiling has exposed ductwork and industrial lighting. There are tables and chairs on the left side, including red and gray upholstered chairs. Large windows on the left let in natural light, and plants add greenery near the seating area. A round sign above the counter reads "CLOVER." Several people are visible in the background near the counter and entrance.
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Greater Boston’s Newest Food Hall Opens in Kendall Square

Rumors of the decline of the food hall era have been (hopefully) exaggerated: A new one called Eastern Edge debuts today in Cambridge’s Kendall Square, […]

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal
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A Greek-Japanese Omakase Restaurant Lands in the Seaport This Summer

Among the Michelin snubs that made us go “hmmm” in November: Xenia Greek Hospitality, and its blockbuster Greek restaurants in and around Boston, from Kaia […]

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal
A table filled with a variety of foods and drinks including fried chicken, crinkle-cut fries, a stack of onion rings, a cheeseburger, grilled cheese sandwich, mixed vegetables, and a dessert with a caramel topping. There are also several cocktails and drinks, a vintage-style red lunchbox, a gold rotary phone, a disco ball helmet, sunglasses, playing cards, and a reflective gold-framed mirror. The setting has a colorful, retro vibe with a festive backdrop.
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Where to Eat in Greater Boston for February 2026

February is here: We have James Beard semifinalists to celebrate and loads of exciting restaurant openings on the horizon—and plenty of great just-opened spots to […]

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal
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Where to Eat near Boston’s TD Garden

When you’re heading to TD Garden, you’re probably spending some time in Boston’s West End, and you’re probably looking for pre- or post-event dining. Sure, […]

Overhead view of an herb-covered whole roasted fish with vermicelli next to a plate of seared scallops and a plate of crawfish and noodles.
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Here Are the 2026 James Beard Semifinalists in New England

It’s time again for the start of the James Beard Foundation’s annual, months-long awards process for restaurants and chefs. Now in its 36th year, the […]

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal
Slices of various raw fish are arranged in a bowl, topped with a raw quail egg and a dollop of caviar-topped sea urchin. The bowl sits on a black plate with a stack of seaweed sheets alongside.
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There’s a Snazzy, Laidback New Sushi Spot in the North End

At North Cambridge sushi destination Umami Omakase, a feast of 18 petite, elegant courses will set you back at least $168 per person. Special-occasion-worthy, to […]

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal
Two pieces of tuna nigiri with a drop of an herb garnish sit on a white plate.
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Where to Eat in Greater Boston for January 2026

New year, new restaurants. Settle in with a decadent mug of hot chocolate, and we’ll fill you in on what’s new and exciting in the […]

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal
A Japanese restaurant is decorated with red and white paper lanterns and blue neon signage reads "Cafe Sushi."
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Cambridge Icon Cafe Sushi Enters a New Era

A 41-year-old Cambridge sushi icon has lived several lives, tucked into a strip mall between Harvard and Central Squares, and a new one is about […]

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal
Two hands hold a saucy, crispy fried chicken sandwich, topped with pickles, over a pile of tater tots.
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Where to Eat in Greater Boston for December 2025

It’s the end of the year, and there’s much dining to be done, whether that’s squeezing in a luxurious weekday holiday lunch between work and […]

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal
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A Wish List for the 2026 Michelin Boston Guide

In a whirlwind of stars, Bib Gourmands, and one anthropomorphic stack of tires, the Michelin Guide announced the contents of its 2025 Northeast Cities edition […]

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal
Uni and caviar served in a decorative shell during an omakase meal.
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Michelin Recognizes These 26 Greater Boston Restaurants

It only took 99 years for the Michelin Guide to arrive in Boston, but the international dining authority is finally here. As announced at a […]

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal
A restaurant bar. The wall behind it is white painted brick, and decorative metal beams rise from the backbar up the wall. A vintage TV is the centerpiece.
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Fermentation, Fried Chicken, and Fun: Brassica 2.0 Thrives in Jamaica Plain

The koji risotto at Jamaica Plain’s beloved Brassica Kitchen + Café needs itself to exist—each batch is made partly from the previous one, stretching back […]

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal