Restaurant Openings
311 Omakase Brings a High-End Japanese Feast to a South End Brownstone
Featuring an 18-course Japanese seafood journey that takes diners from horsehair crab to horse mackerel, 311 Omakase is now open in Boston, tucked in the […]
New Charlestown Entertainment Venue Urban Wild Has a Little Bit of Everything, Plus Giant Cocktails
A large-format cocktail served in a cooler and topped with colorful bendy straws and a rainbow lollipop might just be the least surprising thing about […]
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 […]
Zhi Wei Cafe Debuts Downtown with Lanzhou Noodles from Northwest China
In the pandemic’s early days, Jin Tan, founder of the new Boston restaurant Zhi Wei Cafe, spent two years traveling China, tasting all different kinds […]
Sip of Joy Brings Friendly Café Culture Back to the South End
At Sip of Joy, the South End’s friendliest new café, owners Matt and Burju Sari serve slow-brewed, small-batch Turkish coffee in mugs decorated with scenes […]
Oklahoma Burgers, Frozen Drinks, and Creative Comfort Food Arrive in Allston
Chef Sarah Wade knows comfort food. From serving up hearty dishes as opening executive chef at Lulu’s Allston to winning on Chopped to opening her […]
Greetings from Mushroom City: Bar Vlaha Highlights a Less Familiar Regional Greek Cuisine
The hearty chew of the roasted-then-fried oyster mushroom hits you a split second after the crisp of its light cornstarch coating. Then a drizzle of […]
Gufo Brings Modern Italian (and Bocce!) to East Cambridge
The owl has long been associated with wisdom because of its quiet, precise observation and evolutionary survival skills. Likewise, the experienced Boston restaurateurs that make […]
A New Umbria Debuts in Boston with Hearty Steaks and a Rooftop Lounge
With three floors of steaks and pastas, not to mention a rooftop lounge, a new version of an old favorite arrives in the North End […]
Hobgoblin Arrives in Downtown Boston, Steeped in Mysticism, Thai Flavors, and Jazz
As legend has it, 13th-century sorcerer Sir Hugo de Giffard enlisted the help of a magical hobgoblin army to build a subterranean cavern below Yester […]
Savr Debuts in the Seaport with Cozy Bistro Vibes
With cozy bistro vibes and wood-fired everything, Savr debuts in the Seaport District on July 13, located at the swanky St. Regis Residences—and it’s open […]
The Eaves Tells a Story of a Life in Two Places Through Creative Vietnamese Food and Cocktails
Maybe it’s the pumping disco beat from a playlist that leaps from Boney M.’s “Rasputin” to the Bee Gees’ “Stayin’ Alive”; maybe it’s the sneaky […]
Pinky’s Drips with Art Deco Inspiration and Jazzes Up Newbury Street
Have you ever sipped a coconut- and passionfruit-infused cocktail out of a giant conch shell? You can at Pinky’s, a new, photogenic bar on Newbury […]
Prima Brings Swanky Vibes and House-Made Pasta to Charlestown
Luxury cuts of steak, hearty portions of house-made pasta, and a swanky rose-themed lounge have come to Charlestown: Prima is here, courtesy of culinary director […]
Jody Adams to Open Italian Restaurant La Padrona at Raffles Boston
The international hotel brand Raffles is coming soon to Boston, and the culinary lineup at the mixed-use property is going to be stellar. Boston’s own […]