Rachel Leah Blumenthal

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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Arts & Entertainment

Where to See Harbor Seals in Massachusetts

Four great places to spot the marine mammals frolicking in the water and on the beach.

Overhead view of a table full of seafood, with a platter of oysters on the half shell in the center.
Restaurants

The Best Seafood Restaurants Around Boston Right Now

From Mediterranean-inspired hotspots to old-school clam shacks serving New England classics.

Overhead view of a salad with chunks of lobster, big croutons, bibb lettuce, and a swoosh of herby white sauce, next to a cocktail.
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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.

A rooftop patio features green outdoor furniture and skyline views of Boston.
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Where to Eat in Greater Boston in August 2025

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

Red leather stools are lined up at a bar on a white-tiled floor.
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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.

Overhead view of crullers lined up on a white surface, each with a light brown glaze.
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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.

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

Get your claws into these standouts, served warm and buttered or chilled with mayo.

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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.

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The Ultimate, Unabridged Guide to New England Seafood

An A-to-Z encyclopedia to our wild, whimsical, and occasionally weird regional bounty of fish.

Photo courtesy of Sullivan's Castle Island
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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.

Restaurants

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.

Overhead view of a plate of wontons in a bright red sauce with scallions and crispy onion.
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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.

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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.

Restaurants

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.

A thick, crispy fried chicken sandwich on a sesame bun is slathered with a ranch-like sauce, served with pickles and a charred lemon half.
Restaurants

Where to Eat in Greater Boston in July 2025

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