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Tropical Cocktails in South Boston, Tacos on Mission Hill, and More Local Food News

Welcome to our weekly news roundup, keeping you up to date on tidbits of Boston-area restaurant news. Got info that should be on our radar? Send […]

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Cambridge’s Peruvian Gem La Royal Gets National Attention

It’s always a thrill when our local showstoppers get national attention: Cambridge’s Peruvian stunner La Royal—our 2022 Best of Boston winner for best new restaurant—is […]

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Pescador Brings a Tequila-Soaked Seafood Party to Kenmore Square

From lobster tacos to yellowtail crudo to clam and jalapeño pizza, Kenmore Square’s newest arrival, Pescador, aims to take diners on a seafood-focused trip through […]

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Eat Sandwiches Full of Sunshine at Shirley in Davis Square

First off, two points of clarification: Shirley is a restaurant, not a person. (Well, Shirley is a person, but the owner of the restaurant called […]

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Providence’s Popular Long Live Beerworks Is Expanding to Boston

UPDATE (MAY 11, 2023): Here’s a sneak peek inside the Long Live Beerworks taproom, opening imminently in Roxbury. ORIGINAL STORY (SEPTEMBER 22, 2022): One of […]

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Little Whale Oyster Bar Opens in Back Bay

Little Whale Oyster Bar, a New England seafood restaurant, arrives on Newbury Street today, September 12, thanks to a bit of a switcheroo from chef […]

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Eat Here Now: Boston’s 10 Hottest Restaurants

Where to eat tonight? It can be hard to keep up with knowing where the buzz is, so we’ve gathered a few of the most […]

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The 21 Best Brunch Spots in Boston Right Now

Behold a guide to restaurants across the city that dish out fabulous brunch menus, full of sweet and savory standouts that actually make it worthwhile […]

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Boston’s Best Outdoor Dining: 63 Amazing Patios, Roof Decks and More

Patio season is always one of the blissful times to dine out in Boston, and with springtime now upon us (!) we’ve updated our list […]

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The 10 Best Restaurants for Pre- and Post-Show Dining in Boston’s Theater District

In 2020, culture vultures trained their eyes on virtual performances for a fix of theater in pandemic-times. Now, though, stage lights are finally back on […]

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The World Is Your Oyster at the 16 Best Raw Bars in Boston

Classy, cool, and oh-so-New England, raw bars exist to show off whatever’s best and fresh from the ocean each day—and for that reason, they might […]

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Here’s Where to Find the Top Clam Chowders in Boston

Hot stew in the summer? In Boston, absolutely. It can be 85 degrees outside, and a typical New Englander will have zero problem with ordering […]

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The 11 Best Pretzels in Boston

Nothing goes quite as well with a cold pint of beer as a warm, Bavarian-style pretzel. But sometimes, when you’re feeling especially knotty, you might […]

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Where to Find Boston’s Best Fried Chicken Right Now

Americans are well-acquainted with fried chicken, often served Southern-style, or tenderized with a buttermilk brine and dredged in seasoned flour for a thick and crunchy […]

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The 10 Best Places to Buy Chocolate in Boston

Chocolate: We’ll take it. In triple-chocolate-cheesecake form? Yes. As indulgent cups of warm drinking chocolate? Absolutely. Sometimes, though, and especially when certain holidays hit, you […]