March 2026 Issue
Top Places to Live in Greater Boston for 2026: The Definitive Ranking
Our annual data-driven (and sure to be debated) ranking of Greater Boston’s 141 cities and towns.
Feature
The Rise and “Tragic!” Fall of Boston’s Most Powerful Stylist
For two decades, Suhail Kwatra dressed the wealthiest women, kept their secrets, and built an empire inside Saks. Then the store accused him of stealing and tried to destroy him. Or so he claims.
The Real Cost of One Michelin Star
Boston paid handsomely to bring Michelin’s prestigious guide to the city. It got a single starred restaurant—and a lot of questions.
Greater Boston’s Top Five Towns on the Rise for 2026
Five Massachusetts communities shot up our Top Places to Live list. What do they know that you don’t?
The Most Affordable Towns in Greater Boston Right Now
A million-dollar lifestyle without the million-dollar price tag? Meet the suburban unicorns.
Department
Yelling in Cars With Boys
A father tries to stop screaming at his kids. It goes about as well as you’d expect.
When Did It Become So Hard to Make Friends?
Boston has a loneliness problem. I spent a winter—and more than a few awkward outings—trying to solve mine.
Fashion + Style
Wellness Hangouts Are the New Happy Hours
So long, cocktails; hello, electrolyte drinks. Are group wellness events becoming the city’s preferred way to gather after dark?
“I Laughed So Hard, I Thought My Pants Would Never Dry”
Our intrepid society columnist reports from Boston’s swankiest affairs, including the Peabody Essex Museum’s annual gala.
The (Original) Preps Are Back in Boston
How two New England brands are reclaiming authentic preppy style, one tennis polo and collar roll at a time.
A New England Traveler’s Guide to Palm Springs, California
The renowned desert city isn’t just embracing its glamorous past—it’s rewriting its future.
Home Design
How Do You Add a 58-Foot Lap Pool to a 1929 Tudor Home?
If you’re a Belmont homeowner, you hire an architect to create a one-story pool house—and maybe get a swan.
So, You Want to Live in Medford?
Easy access to Boston without the hefty prices—this T-centric city is a commuter’s paradise.
Real Estate Showdown: A Transcendental Classic vs. Craftsman Grandeur
It’s amazing what a few miles can do to the market. This month, we compare a historical Cambridge treasure with a stately Lexington estate.
Beacon
The Ultimate Guide to Omakase in Boston
207 courses. 50-plus fish. A dozen counters. Our deep dive = your cheat sheet.
Where to Eat in Greater Boston in March 2026
New and exciting restaurants to check out, plus good reasons to visit older spots.
A Soul Food Legend Returns to Boston’s South End, Refreshed
Nia Grace opens Uptown Social in early 2026, bringing the former home of Bob the Chef’s and Darryl’s Corner Bar & Kitchen into a new era—without forgetting the past.
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.
Other
Should Actual Bostonians Ever Go to Cheers, Faneuil Hall, or Mike’s Pastry?
We’re here to tackle the tough questions.