Downtown Crossing

A warmly lit, cozy restaurant interior with red patterned walls and carpet. The seating includes red upholstered chairs and banquettes around marble-topped tables set with glassware and napkins. The walls are decorated with framed abstract and figurative paintings, wall sconces with lampshades, and a zebra head sculpture. The ceiling features a geometric wooden design with hanging spherical paper lanterns.
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Boston’s Newest Steakhouse Is an Intimate, Underground Space

Has anybody ever walked into a white-tablecloth steakhouse and thought, more wood paneling, please? Chris Jamison is betting you haven’t. And with the Zebra Room, […]

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The Most Beautiful Restaurants in Greater Boston

We get it: If you didn’t capture the perfect photos and videos of your dinner, did it really exist? A pretty plate is great; a […]

A stylish bar interior with a long marble countertop and green upholstered bar stools. The seating area features red velvet chairs and round tables, with red curtains on the windows. Warm, ambient lighting includes modern pendant lights hanging from the ceiling and small table lamps. The back bar is stocked with various bottles and glassware. The overall atmosphere is cozy and elegant with dark walls and wooden flooring.
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The Most Beautiful Bars in Greater Boston

When you’re planning a cocktail-filled night out and the vibes matter just as much as the drinks, these 12 Greater Boston bars really deliver. Swanky […]

Overhead view of steak with bone marrow and a charred green onion on a white plate on a dark wooden table.
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The Top Steakhouses around Boston

The Capital Grille. Del Frisco’s. The Palm. Ruth’s Chris. Mastro’s. Fogo de Chão. Ocean Prime. Eddie Merlot’s. Medium Rare. Black & Blue. Plenty of nationally […]

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10 Great Boston Date-Night Ideas

Whether you’re planning a first date or keeping things exciting after a decade of marriage, or anything in between, Greater Boston’s got plenty of fun […]

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 […]

Tsukiji market sampler at Uni
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The 30 Top Sushi Restaurants around Boston

Incredible sushi is not generally in the repertoire of most amateur home cooks, given that super-fresh seafood and precise knife work are the main ingredients. […]

A lobster roll on a toasted bun is dripping with butter and served with chips and a lemon wedge.
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Where to Eat Lobster Rolls in Greater Boston

It doesn’t have to be summertime for that lobster roll craving to hit—and you don’t even need to commute to a seaside seafood shanty on […]

People gather at a beer garden among city skyscrapers.
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There Are a Lot (!!) of Greater Boston Beer Gardens to Visit This Summer

Fast fact: You have not done “summer” correctly in Boston unless you have lifted a glass at one of the many sun- and suds-soaked beer […]

A table is spread with a small charcuterie plate, bowls of nuts and popcorn, wine, a book about wine, and a scrabble board.
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The Top Wine Bars in Greater Boston

Greater Boston’s wine culture is stronger than ever, from intimate hideaways with moody lighting to full-service restaurants with enviable wine lists. Here’s a look at […]

A bowl of mac and cheese features thick rigatoni topped in creamy cheese and biscuit crumbs.
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Where to Find the Best Mac ’n’ Cheese in Boston Right Now

In the very un-scientific hierarchy of comfort foods—French fries, ice cream, tacos—one dish reigns supreme: mac ’n’ cheese. After all, a great mac ’n’ cheese […]

A pint of beer is in a glass with Democracy Brewing branding, including imagery of a handshake over hops.
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Democracy Brewing Will Expand to East Boston in 2025

UPDATE, 7/18/25: Democracy Brewing opened in East Boston in early July 2025; here’s the menu. Democracy Brewing, a Best of Boston worker-owned brewpub in Downtown […]

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The Top 10 New Restaurants in Greater Boston, 2024

Alongside this year’s Top 50 Restaurants list, we’re also excited to highlight 10 must-try new spots defining the future of Boston’s food scene. These recent […]

A burger with cheese, fried jalapeno slices, and more toppings.
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Where to Find Greater Boston’s Juiciest Burgers

A juicy, charred patty (or several). Oozing melted cheese. Tangy special sauce. At its simplest, the burger is a humble sandwich—with infinite ways to be […]

A table is covered with dishes of Korean food, including a selection of small side dishes of kimchi and more.
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Soju, Sounds, and Sushi: A Restaurant Trio Opens in Downtown Crossing

Downtown Crossing is now home to a taste, or three, of contemporary Asian cuisine, culture, and cocktails with the debut of a trio of new […]