This new Massachusetts Avenue spot actually wants you to sit down and stay a while.

Greater Boston gets some solid representation on this year’s long list, which will be whittled down to nominees and then winners later in the year.

Here are 12 top spots for flavorful local fare when the sun sets early.

Where to mangia on Hanover Street and beyond.

From traditional mainstays to saucy little bistros, these are the French spots around Boston with that je ne sais quoi.

The Dorchester newcomer is the sequel to Downtown’s successful Dubliner.

Here’s where to grab a bite or a beer—from a buzzy brewpub to clam shack-inspired neighborhood staples.

New and exciting restaurants, bars, and cafés to check out this month.

The forthcoming Central Square restaurant embraces local sourcing, vegetable-forward dishes, and zero-waste aspirations.

Here’s the Boston food news you couldn’t get enough of this year.

Get a local taste of centuries of culinary history, from cannoli to torrone.

Bold, creative flavors take center stage at Boston’s new Providence-based, Levantine-inspired bar.

From power eggs to waffle wonders, here’s where to eat the most important meal of the day.

These local bars and restaurants know that a warm, boozy drink is the best way to fight off the cold.

Plus, one vegan door closes and another opens, Brookline’s getting a caviar-filled café, and more food news for the week.