April 2010 Issue
Cheap Eats
The secret to eating well in Boston on a budget? Go ethnic. Consider this your cheat sheet: 35 ethnic restaurants – and dishes – you can’t afford to miss.
Feature
Top of Mind: Malcolm Rogers
An extended version of the interview with Malcolm Rogers: curator, fundraiser, rabble-rouser, and director of the Museum of Fine Arts.
A Simple Scheme to Rob 45,700,000 People
Three years ago a group of computer geeks slipped into the servers at Framingham-based TJX — the parent company of T. J. Maxx — and orchestrated the world’s biggest identity heist. Now, as the hackers head to prison and the secrets of their scam are revealed, one question remains: Are you any safer?
Modern Influences
Two art-loving Bostonians draw on their world-class collection to transform a Back Bay condo into a masterpiece.
Our Guy: Jason Varitek
He keeps to himself. He intimidates his teammates. And yet, he’s the most adored guy in town. As the last of the original Dirt Dogs stares down the twilight of his career, we ask: Why are we still so obsessed with Jason Varitek?
Department
Society: Little Miss Popular
How an 82-year-old socialite became the pied piper of Boston’s bright young fashion set.
Culture: The Zumba Uprising
For certain members of the Sports Club/LA, a fitness instructor is the new cause célèbre.
Forecast
Expert Knowledge: Alcott’s Secrets
Kelly O’Connor McNees, who visits the Concord Bookshop on 4/25 to discuss her new novel, The Lost Summer of Louisa May Alcott, on what she’s uncovered on that town’s beloved author.
Connoisseur
On Location: Coolidge Corner
Maximizing a day spent in Brookline’s commercial center.
Fashion + Style
The $500 Weekend: Portland, Maine
For the Pine Tree State’s gourmet metropolis, the mantra is simple: Put your money where your mouth is.
Lofts to Talk About
Catching up with the ongoing renewal of Fort Point.
Fashion Masochist: The Toga
A longtime fan of the classics, our writer gets all wrapped up.
Register: Uncle Pete’s
A Tannery alum funks up Beacon Hill.
Restaurants
Dining Out: Coppa
This buzzy Italian newcomer aims high — and mostly hits the bull’s-eye.
First Bite: Bombay Club
Transplanted from Cambridge, this Indian favorite has yet to find its place in the South End.
First Bite: Stanhope Grille
This revamped Back Bay restaurant promises flights of fancy. Too bad many dishes don’t make it off the ground.
Tastemaking: The Overprotective Menu
Is dining out really as scary as it seems?
The Ultimate: Eggs Benedict
CODA breaks with tradition, serving the brunch staple with thick-cut ham and spinach.