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Bar Lunette Brings French Vibes and Craft Cocktails to Coolidge Corner

Including an intriguing Midori sour that won’t remind you of college parties.


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11 Amazing Restaurant Patios for Outdoor Dining on Cape Cod

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The Michelin Guide Is Coming to Boston. Cool?


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Interior of a bar with bright yellow walls, black-and-white checkered floors, and a big pair of decorative eyeglasses.
News

Bar Lunette Brings French Vibes and Craft Cocktails to Coolidge Corner

Including an intriguing Midori sour that won’t remind you of college parties.

A chef in a white collared shirt stands, arms crossed, smiling at the camera in front of a restaurant kitchen.
News

Poof—Amar’s Star Chef Is Gone from Raffles Boston

But chef George Mendes, previously behind New York’s Michelin-starred Aldea, has big plans for Boston following his time at the fine-dining Portuguese restaurant.

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11 Amazing Restaurant Patios for Outdoor Dining on Cape Cod

Whether you want to eat beneath a beech tree or beside the beach, these restaurants have mastered the art of al fresco dining.

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Where to Find the Best Jamaican Food in Greater Boston

Satisfy tropical tastes with hot spices, warm hospitality, and cool ice cream.

A person in an inflatable Michelin Man suit stands in front of a red backdrop covered with brand names at an event, giving two thumbs up.
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The Michelin Guide Is Coming to Boston. Cool?

There are pros and cons to the international guide adding our dining scene to its arsenal.

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12 Must-Visit Restaurants in Madison, Connecticut

This little town by the sea has a big food scene, from dumpling feasts to decadent ice cream sundaes.


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50 Best Restaurants

An updated list of the top 50 restaurants in town that make Boston a true dining destination. These are the best places to eat in the city right now.

Best of Boston: Dining

Best of Boston: Dining

Here’s a look at the restaurant winners—and some other food- and drink-related businesses—for the Best of Boston awards.


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Davio’s Celebrates 40 Years of Steaks and Hospitality

Restaurateur Steve DiFillippo reflects on the growth of his restaurant group.

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Where to Eat in Greater Boston in May 2025

New and exciting restaurants to check out, plus new reasons to visit older spots.

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16 Waterfront Restaurant Patios in Boston to Visit This Summer

Not all patios are created equal. These seaside standouts, though, are in a league of their own.

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Where to Dine Outside around Boston

Our favorite sun-soaked patios, courtyards, rooftops, and beer gardens.

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Boston’s Queer Festival Takeover Is the Feel-Good Story 2025 Desperately Needs

This week’s Big Queer Food Fest and the Outloud Music Festival in June show off the city’s inclusiveness—and good taste.

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Restaurant Guides

Restaurant Guides

Where to eat right now.

Reviews

Reviews

Trying to decide whether to visit the hottest new restaurant in town? Stay in the know with our reviews.


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A Luxe Caviar Bar and Shop Debuts in Brookline

Florida-based Marky’s Caviar expands to Greater Boston with caviar flights, Champagne, and gourmet goods.

Four rectangular slices of Roman-style pepperoni pizza, with charred pepperoni cups, sit on a wooden counter in front of a white-tiled wall.
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Roman-Style Pizza Arrives in Boston’s South End

The fine-dining team behind Mistral and Mooo opens the fast-casual Gary’s Pizza in April.

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Boston, More Secret, Sexy Cocktail Bars, Please!

Extra Dirty Cocktail Club is the latest debut in the modern “speakeasy” scene. Keep ‘em coming.

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The Ultimate Guide to Massachusetts’ Tastiest Edibles

Welcome to Grassachusetts, where the cannabis-infused options are downright gourmet.

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