Back Bay
Where to Find the Best Mac ’n’ Cheese in Boston Right Now
In the very un-scientific hierarchy of comfort foods—French fries, ice cream, tacos—one dish reigns supreme: mac ’n’ cheese. After all, a great mac ’n’ cheese […]
The Most Romantic Restaurants around Boston
Even if a low-key night in—sweatpants, Netflix, and takeout—is your preferred version of a date night, sometimes it’s nice to get a change of scenery […]
On the Market: A Very Purple Condo in Boston’s Back Bay
6 Arlington St. # 3, Boston Price: $8,995,000 Size: 3,319 square feet Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 4 (3 full, 1 partial) Few things in life leave […]
Where to Eat Fabulous French Food around Boston
French fare is famously difficult to perfect—fortunately, though, Boston’s most talented chefs are up to the task. Whether you’re looking for a no-fuss bistro serving […]
Sneak Peek: View Boston’s Rooftop Bar, Stratus, Is Decked out for the Holidays
High above the Back Bay, rooftop bar Stratus—part of the View Boston observatory, perched 51 stories up at the Prudential Center—provides a stunning look at […]
You’ll Never Guess the Three Most Expensive Zip Codes in Massachusetts
It may already be obvious if you’ve recently visited these spots or browsed Zillow, but now there’s even more data to confirm what you’ve already […]
D16, a ‘Very Moody, Very Sexy’ Cocktail Lounge, Opens in an Old Police Precinct
It’s no secret there’s a plethora of cocktail lounges all around Boston, but each spot is built differently—and if it’s built into a unique space, […]
News Bites: Coastal Greek Restaurant Kaia Opens in the South End
Maybe your thoughts are already on next week’s turkey, but there’s plenty of food-related excitement happening this week. We’re back with the details on the […]
A Boston Brownstone Goes From Three Rentals to One Fabulous Home
This article is from the winter 2025 issue of Boston Home. Sign up here to receive a subscription. As a Boston-based architecture firm, Blue Hour Design does […]
Contessa Cofounder Mario Carbone on Meatballs, Boston’s North End, and More
It’s been a little over three years since Mario Carbone, Jeff Zalaznick, and Rich Torrisi, cofounders of fine-dining mega-organization Major Food Group (MFG), opened Contessa […]
News Bites: “Somebody Feed Phil” Comes to Boston
It’s time for some fall comfort: Bring home your favorite local pot pie, heat it up, and then join us for this week’s round of […]
The Lenox Hotel Restaurants Are Reborn
After a whirlwind 24 hours of remodeling, two of the Lenox Hotel’s restaurants reopen today, refreshed and ready for a new era. The space that’s […]
Where to Eat Nostalgic Desserts in Greater Boston
As we dine around Greater Boston throughout the year, whether researching special-occasion destinations for our annual Top 50 Restaurants list or working on other projects, we […]
These Lesser-Known Mexican Spirits Are Booming at Boston Bars
While dining around Greater Boston all year with an eye toward compiling our Top 50 Restaurants list, we often like to bookend our fine-dining research […]
The Top 10 New Restaurants in Greater Boston
Alongside this year’s Top 50 Restaurants list, we’re also excited to highlight 10 must-try new spots defining the future of Boston’s food scene. These recent […]