Restaurant News
Standard Italian Debuts in the Fenway with Big Martinis and Fresh Pasta
With big martinis, fresh pasta, and a porchetta dish that’s angling to become iconic, Standard Italian is now open in the Fenway, the latest from […]
Russ & Mimi’s, a Neighborhood Market, Opens in Roslindale Soon
Steps from the Roslindale Village commuter rail station, a new one-stop shop is about to debut: Russ & Mimi’s opens this month with grab-and-go breakfast […]
Democracy Brewing Will Expand to East Boston in 2025
UPDATE, 7/18/25: Democracy Brewing opened in East Boston in early July 2025; here’s the menu. Democracy Brewing, a Best of Boston worker-owned brewpub in Downtown […]
Where to Indulge in Holiday Lunch in Boston
One particularly fun aspect of the holiday season in Boston is special holiday lunches: Some of the city’s typically dinner-only spots add a midday meal […]
The Ultimate Holiday Guide to Eating, Drinking, and Merrymaking in Boston
With winter on the horizon and stores already dusting off their Christmas playlists, it’s clearly the season for holiday festivities. What does this mean in […]
Where to Eat in Greater Boston for December 2024
2024 is going out with a bang with restaurant openings galore, from farm-to-table French to coastal Greek to Japanese-Chinese-diner fare. Here’s the latest installment of […]
Cambridge Cocktail Bar Brick & Mortar to Become Italian Aperitivo Bar
Pour one out for hidden upstairs cocktail haven Brick & Mortar, a Central Square staple with sneakily good food—it’s closing sometime in the coming weeks […]
27 Great Gifts for Fun Food People: Kitchenware, Merch, and More
Whether you’re shopping for a local restaurant superfan, a fabulous dinner party host, or a Fluff connoisseur this holiday season, Boston-area restaurants, food brands, and […]
The Best Local Gifts You Can Eat
New England has a plethora of food and drink businesses creating unique, gift-worthy products. Here are some of our favorite local picks—mostly from Greater Boston, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Desnuda Cocina & Bar Brings Music and Vibes to Tremont Street
Music lovers have an all-new spot to sip, dine, and listen with the recent opening of Desnuda Cocina & Bar in Boston’s South End. It’s […]
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 […]
Zurito, a Love Letter to Pintxo Bars, Debuts on Beacon Hill
Jamie Bissonnette is really pumped about anchovies. White and black anchovies on toast. Cantabrian anchovies skewered with peppers and olives. Plates of boquerones—marinated white anchovies. […]