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Glamorous Greek-Inspired Seafood Chain Avra Estiatorio Arrives in Boston

Simply prepared Mediterranean fish stars in special-occasion-worthy Back Bay digs.


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Boston’s Newest Steakhouse Is an Intimate, Underground Space

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South Boston’s New Spanish Restaurant Is Gorgeous

Tapas, paella, churros with caviar, and a space so spectacular you won’t want to leave. Welcome to Dalia.

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The 2026 James Beard Nominations Completely Skip Boston

No Massachusetts restaurants remain in the running for the annual restaurant-industry prizes, but a few spots elsewhere in New England are nominees.

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Our Wildly Comprehensive Guide to Eating and Drinking in the Fenway

Bring your Green Monster-sized appetite to these home run spots serving lobster rolls, bouncy udon, pig roasts, and lots more.

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Hawksmoor, a British Steakhouse Chain, Plans a Fort Point Location

With Sunday roasts and “unbelievably cold” martinis, can a new steakhouse break into Boston’s crowded beef scene?

A cozy study or meeting room featuring a wooden table with a green vase holding a bouquet of pink flowers and greenery. The table is surrounded by chairs upholstered in a dark floral fabric. The walls are decorated with green leafy wallpaper and white wainscoting. Two large bulletin boards display various fabric swatches and papers. Built-in white bookshelves filled with books and decorative items flank a doorway leading to another room with red walls and a window. An orange pendant light hangs above the table.
Home & Property

Inside a Pattern-Rich Design Studio in Newton Centre

A spirited redesign turns Liz Caan’s longtime workplace into a cozy, creative hub.

Four men in tuxedos are standing together holding large ceremonial checks. The check on the left is made out to Bryce Peralta for $40,200 from the Corey C. Griffin Foundation and Boston Winter Ball, dated March 7, 2026. The check on the right is partially visible and made out to Avery Alves. The men are smiling and posing for a photo.
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Photos: The 2026 Boston Winter Ball

Check out scenes from the March 7, 2026 event at the Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport.


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The most exciting, worth-the-wait spots, chosen through months of eating, arguing, and eating some more.

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Where to Find the Best Buffalo Wings Around Boston Right Now

When the need for spice strikes, check out these sauce-covered classics, double-fried deviations, and more.

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Levantine Hot Dogs and Award-Winning Ice Cream Get a Cambridge Home

Third Time Together, a pop-up previously at Bow Market and the Charles River Speedway, is now permanently in Kendall Square.

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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.

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Is the Massachusetts Economy About to Get Wrecked?

Companies are fleeing, residents are bolting, colleges are closing, hospitals are bleeding, and the federal government is rerouting our funding to red states. Inside the unraveling of the Bay State’s economy—and why the clock is ticking for all of us.

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Our New Directory of Greater Boston’s Top Senior Living and Care Communities Is Here

Boston magazine’s annual list of the region’s leading services for active seniors is out now.

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Some of these names will be familiar; others may be new to you. All of them, in their own way, move the needle of our collective future.

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From reader nominations, our travel experts selected the region’s top festivals, ski mountains, and luxury resorts. The results: your definitive guide to where to go next.

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A New England Traveler’s Guide to Key West, Florida

Sit back, relax, and let loose on the island that practically requires you to do all three.

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Yelling in Cars With Boys

A father tries to stop screaming at his kids. It goes about as well as you’d expect.

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Beyond Apizza: 11 Must-Try New Haven Restaurants

You’ve fallen in love with New Haven’s famous “apizza”; now find out what else makes the Elm City’s dining scene great.

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Life & Style

“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.

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