Dorchester

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Arts & Entertainment

Six Independent Craft Stores to Visit in and around Boston

While you can always head to the big-box craft stores that shall not be named (or worse, Amazon), why not buy local? From yarn stores […]

A very thick drinking chocolate fills a white mug with a floral pattern. The chocolate is topped with large marshmallows in purple, blue, pink, and green.
Restaurants

Where to Find Greater Boston’s Greatest Hot Chocolate

Rich, satisfying, and full of flavor, a steamy mug of hot chocolate is a must-have accessory on many a cold New England day. Watered-down Swiss […]

A rare steak is sliced and served with potatoes, creamed greens, a carafe of red wine, a lemon, and a bouquet of fresh herbs.
Restaurants

The Ultimate Guide to Boston Restaurant Openings, Summer 2023

Summer is underway, and as we alternate between recurring thunderstorms and sweaty 90-degree days, exciting restaurants are opening in and around Boston. Below, find a […]

Restaurants

16 Places to Find Greater Boston’s Most Delicious Cookies

We’re not going to sugarcoat it: Sometimes you just need a cookie—or a dozen. Fortunately, Greater Boston has quite a selection from which to choose, […]

Restaurants

Where to Find the Greatest Espresso Martinis in Boston

Whether you’re a brunch fanatic or you’re settling in for a summer full of kids making noise around the house, you might be looking for […]

Restaurants

Review: Comfort Kitchen Beautifully Executes a Soulful, Global Menu

Every restaurant has a story, or at least a website “About Us” section with a founder’s mission statement. Some are more compelling than others. There’s […]

Home & Property

A Savin Hill Single-Family vs. a Beverly Riverside Beauty

Listing Agents: DANIELLE BING TEAM, GIBSON SOTHEBY’S (BOSTON); MARYELLEN MITCHELL, J. BARRETT & COMPANY (BEVERLY) Photo by MICHAEL PETROCELLI/REMARK VISIONS (BOSTON); PAUL AQUIPEL (BEVERLY) 9 […]

Steak tips, salad, and cherry peppers sit on a plate on a restaurant table, with a glass of soda and its bottle sitting to the site.
Restaurants

The Ultimate Guide to Greater Boston’s Tastiest Steak Tips

Don’t tell our doctors how many pounds of red meat we consumed while reporting on the mysterious origins of steak tips, the iconic New England […]

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Home & Property

Coming Soon: A Dorchester Building Bringing Public Green Space to the Neighborhood

Home should be more than more just a place to rest your head, but a place to find your community. Dot Block makes that easy. […]

Home & Property

Real Estate Showdown: A Dorchester Victorian vs. a Ranch-Style Home in Natick

Aside from some die-hard home-improvement enthusiasts, most of today’s house hunters would prefer not to spend weekends working on a remodel. As such, updated properties […]

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Home & Property

These Dorchester Condos Have Voice-Activated Showers

Before this Thane Street building was full of technology-equipped condos, it was a simple three-family home thriving off the hustle and bustle of nearby Dorchester […]

Restaurants

Boston Beer Innovator Rhonda Kallman Brings Her Craft Brew Experience to Liquor

You would think Rhonda Kallman had hit the height of her career after founding Boston Beer Company with James Koch in 1984, but in fact, […]

Two sliders sit on a plate, filled with a pulled meat substitute and arugula.
Restaurants

Comfort Kitchen Brings Global Flavors to a Historic Dorchester Space

When the squat, one-story building at 611 Columbia Rd. was first opened in 1912, it was solely for the benefit of Bostonians. The Upham’s Corner […]

A bowl of thick udon noodles topped with chili paste, scallions, and thin slices of beef.
Restaurants

50 Greater Boston Restaurant Openings We Can’t Wait for in 2023

We’re only a couple weeks into 2023, and it’s shaping up to be a busy—and exciting!—year on the local dining front. There are rebirths (Eastern […]

A restaurant server in black clothing holds out a plate with a lobster-stuffed popover and side of greens.
Restaurants

15 Must-Try Brunch Dishes in Greater Boston

Maybe you already know where to go for the overall tastiest brunches in town, or for various brunch occasions—luxurious, drag, weekday, etc. You might also […]