Food Editor
Rachel has been covering the Boston-area restaurant scene in various capacities since 2008, including nine years as editor of Eater Boston. A Massachusetts native, she currently resides in Medford with her husband, sons, cat, and too many (mostly dead) plants. When not writing about food, she's playing music or buying yet another cookbook she'll never use.
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Where to See Harbor Seals in Massachusetts
Four great places to spot the marine mammals frolicking in the water and on the beach.
The Best Seafood Restaurants Around Boston Right Now
From Mediterranean-inspired hotspots to old-school clam shacks serving New England classics.
Row 34, Boston’s Best Seafood Restaurant, Expands to Kenmore Square
The quintessential New England seafood mini chain comes full circle, opening at the former address of its one-time sibling, Island Creek Oyster Bar.
Where to Eat in Greater Boston in August 2025
New and exciting restaurants to check out, plus good reasons to visit older spots.
Yay, Cambridge Has a Swanky New Restaurant and Bar with Live Music
Lou’s in Harvard Square seats nearly 300 and pairs genre-hopping performers and DJs with a menu from acclaimed chef Jason Bond.
Daily Provisions Arrives in Harvard Square in a Flurry of Crullers
The New York-born all-day café will open in Boston’s Seaport soon, too, with breakfast sandwiches and roast chicken dinners galore.
Where to Eat Lobster Rolls in Greater Boston
Get your claws into these standouts, served warm and buttered or chilled with mayo.
Top 5 Cod Dishes in Greater Boston
While Atlantic cod—vital to New England’s early economy—has been overfished, the imported variety is delicious, too. Taste history with these five excellent dishes.
The Ultimate, Unabridged Guide to New England Seafood
An A-to-Z encyclopedia to our wild, whimsical, and occasionally weird regional bounty of fish.
The Best Places to Find Fried Seafood around Boston
It’s summer in New England. Clam bellies and fried lobster are calling your name. Answer.
17 Must-Visit Restaurants in Portland, Maine
Where to find oysters, Tex-Mex, Belgian-style fries, souvlaki, and more in one of New England’s best food cities.
Darling Brings Experimental Cocktails and ‘Filet o’ Fish Bao’ to Cambridge
The new dim sum-inspired restaurant opens in the former Mary Chung space in Central Square next week.
Here’s a Sneak Peek at What You’ll Eat at the 2025 Best of Boston Soirée
Join us at Roadrunner on July 16 to feast and celebrate.
All the Best of Boston 2025 Food Winners
Here’s a look at the restaurant honorees—and some other food- and drink-related businesses—for this year’s awards.
Where to Eat in Greater Boston in July 2025
New and exciting restaurants to check out, plus good reasons to visit older spots.