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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Where to Drink Greater Boston’s Most Decadent Milkshakes and Frappes

Creamy, sweet treats for a hot day.

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Your Ultimate Boston Summer Dining To-Do List

Fill the hottest months with patio dining, ice cream, Cape trips, and more.

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Where to Get the Most Decadent Gelato in Greater Boston

When the hankering hits, here’s the local scoop on American ice cream’s rich, intensely flavored Italian cousin.

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Boston’s Best Locavore Restaurant: 60 Minutes with Urban Hearth’s Erin Miller

Foraging in the Cambridge woods with the James Beard-nominated chef.

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There’s a Huge New Outdoor Restaurant, Bar, and Kid-Friendly Hangout in Southie

“Summer fun” is the vibe (and motto) of Park City, a new South Boston space from the Fat Baby and Loco Taqueria crew, serving canned cocktails, fish tacos, and live music.

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Sullivan’s Castle Island Is Boston’s Only Beard Winner This Year

We raise a hot dog in congratulations, but we’re bummed that the James Beard Foundation overlooked the rest of our dining scene.

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‘Somebody Feed Phil’ Star on Boston’s Food Scene: “I Absolutely Loved It”

Netflix host Phil Rosenthal comes to town for an episode of his show’s eighth season, dining from Sarma to Galley Diner. 

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Where to Find the Best Soft-Serve Ice Cream around Boston

These scoop shops and restaurants have the sweetest, creamiest cones.

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An Essential Boston Ice Cream Guide: 15 Local Spots for Every Mood

A frozen treat for every occasion, from a sweet twist on Taco Tuesday to personal-sized ice cream cakes.

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30 Must-Try Ice Cream Shops Around Boston

Old-school fudge sundaes, funked-up modern flavors, and a gelato or two, too.

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There Are a Lot (!!) of Greater Boston Beer Gardens to Visit This Summer

Here’s where to blissfully sip your way through a season of suds and sun.

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Where to Eat in Greater Boston in June 2025

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

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Where to Find the Best Jamaican Food in Greater Boston

Satisfy tropical tastes with hot spices, warm hospitality, and cool ice cream.

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The Michelin Guide Is Coming to Boston. Cool?

There are pros and cons to the international guide adding our dining scene to its arsenal.

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Where to Eat in Greater Boston in May 2025

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