Scott Kearnan

Food + Entertainment Editor

Sunset over a rooftop pool high up in a city.
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The Most Exciting Rooftop Bars and Restaurants in Boston

Head to a sky-high cocktail bar in Back Bay, a brewery roof deck in Dorchester, or a swanky hot spot in South Boston.

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Where to Find Boston’s Tastiest Fish and Chips

Crispy, crunchy, and comforting.

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

Whether you’re seeking a cheap and easy spicy tuna roll or a multi-course omakase experience, here’s where to go.

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The Best Seafood Restaurants Around Boston Right Now

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

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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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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.

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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.

A swirl of soft-serve, drizzled with caramel, is served in a brown paper cup with Eventide branding.
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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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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.

The Barking Crab
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16 Waterfront Restaurant Patios in Boston to Visit This Summer

Not all patios are created equal. These seaside standouts, though, are in a league of their own.

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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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Here’s Where to Eat All Along the Boston Marathon Route

From Hopkinton to Heartbreak Hill, our picks for refueling on race day.

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Here’s Where to Find the Top Doughnuts in Boston

The best local spots for a stacked box of a dozen or a sweet brunch treat.

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The Greatest Irish Pubs in Boston

Find your perfect pint at these consistent favorites—from classics like J.J. Foley’s, to cozy spots like the Druid, to plenty of charming dives.