A slice of cheesecake has a coffee cake-style crumbly topping, with pickled cranberry garnish. It sits in a swirl of caramel.
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Where to Eat Nostalgic, Comforting Desserts Around Boston

Fudgy chocolate cakes, skillet cookies, and even a cheesecake-coffee cake hybrid.


City Life

Five Places to Scream into the Void around Boston

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Where to Eat in Greater Boston for November 2024

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Where to Ski in New England: Eight Great Destinations


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Real Estate Showdown: A Classic Cape in Needham vs. an Arts and Crafts-Style J.P. Home

It’s amazing what a few miles can do to the market. This month, we compare a cheery green home west of Boston with a three-story Jamaica Plain residence.

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Things to Do This Week in Boston

Your frequently updated guide to getting off the couch and out of the house.

Home & Property

On the Market: A $10 Million, 18-Acre Compound in Dover

With 11,000-square-feet of space and resort amenities—including an outdoor kitchen and heated pool—this rustic residence is bound to impress.

Clams, fries, and a glass of Guinness are displayed on a dark wooden table in front of colorful stained glass.
Restaurants

The Lenox Hotel Restaurants Are Reborn

An Irish pub and a cocktail bar reopen today, with a third restaurant on the way early next year.

Raw salmon is plated with herb garnishes, sliced kumquats, and a green sauce dripped artistically on the plate.
Restaurants

Where to Eat in Boston’s Suburbs

A few favorites, old and new, that are worth the drive from the city.

Life & Style

The Hottest Party in Town … Has Adult Supervision

Welcome to the new frontier of kids’ parties, where cupcakes are so last season, and the only thing inflated more than the balloons are the blockbuster budgets.


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Eliza Dushku’s New Journey

Eliza Dushku’s New Journey

The former Hollywood actor turned certified therapist is on a mission to revolutionize trauma treatment in Boston and beyond.
Top 50 Restaurants in Boston

Top 50 Restaurants in Boston

Our ruthlessly tested, unapologetically opinionated, and utterly essential annual guide to the best places to eat right in the city and beyond.


Arts & Entertainment

Mfoniso Udofia Returns Home to Massachusetts with “Sojourners”

An innovative nine-play series kicks off with a reflection on family, tradition, and the immigrant experience.

Interior of a bar with big speakers, lounge furniture, a disco ball, and a neon banana.
Restaurants

Spy Bar Brings the ‘Listening Lounge’ Trend to the South End

From the team behind the Beehive and Cósmica, the Revolution Hotel spot is the latest version of a new-to-Boston trend that dates to 1950s Japan.

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Taste Event Sneak Peek: Here’s What You’ll Be Eating

Get your tickets now for the November 7 event, our biggest food shindig of the year.

City Life

Provincetown, Raúl Esparza, and a Parade of Scary Exes

Our intrepid society columnist reports from Boston’s swankiest affairs, including the Fine Arts Work Center’s Summer Awards Celebration, the Stargazer Gala, and Jack Connors’ last Beach Ball.

A spread of Thai dishes cover a light wooden table.
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Thaiger Den Brings Upscale Thai to Malden

Ancient Thai recipes, modern techniques, and a tom yum-inspired cocktail from the team behind Crying Thaiger.

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A brown cocktail with a foamy top is garnished with a cinnamon stick and orange peel.
Restaurants

Lesser-Known Mexican Spirits Are on Showcase at Boston Bars

Forget tequila—these other Mexican spirits are having a moment in Boston.

City Life

The Betrayal of Sandra Birchmore

When a Stoughton police officer preyed on a teenage trainee, a nightmare began—and a ghastly crime lay hidden for years. Is justice for Sandra Birchmore still possible?

Thai-style small plates are spread across a table, including sausage in a bun, dumplings, noodles in a thick orange sauce, and more.
Restaurants

Can’t Get into These Top 50 Restaurants? Try Their Siblings.

Many of the restaurants on this year’s list also have terrific sibling spots worth a visit.

City Life

Photos: Ben Mezrich’s “The Mistress and the Key” Release Party

The blockbuster author celebrated his newest novel’s publication at Monteverdi in Cambridge.

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