Best of Boston 2009

Wine Shop: Wine Bottega

Considering all the foot traffic on Hanover Street, new owner Kerri Platt could be making a dandy profit selling straw-wrapped chianti and chardonnay butter bombs. Read more...

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Thanksgiving in Boston

This holiday, don't spend all day slaving away in the kitchen. Take advantage of our round-up of 21 great places offering turkey and all the fixings, but with none of the work.

 

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The Ultimate

Pecan Pie

Conventional wisdom has it that the only pecan pies worth tasting are baked down south. But Blue Ribbon Bar-B-Q has a little something to say about that.

 

Tastemaking

Haute Chocolate

The British confectioner, Hotel Chocolat, is shaking up the local bonbon scene with decidedly stylish wares.

 

Chowder

Out in the Great Wide Open

Many of the city's top restaurants are now preparing cuisine in full view of the folks who’ll be eating it. What's your take on an open kitchen policy?

 

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Getting Fresh With Jean-Georges

Our interview with the W Hotel's leading culinary master, who just opened Market by Jean-Georges. Read More...

 

First Bite

The Regal Beagle

Coolidge Corner has its fair share of delis and bagelries, so it's no wonder that this new bistro is turning heads and satisfying stomachs.

 

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Have Your Pie and Donate, Too

Buy a $25 pie for Thanksgiving from Community Servings' Pie in the Sky program and all proceeds will help feed the critically ill.

 

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Free Bar Bites

The best things in life are free--especially when they come with cocktails. Several Boston bars are serving complimentary bar bites. Read More...

 

Dining Deals

Eat Well, Spend Less

The Hub has never had more choices in cut-rate chow—but some values taste better than others. A smorgasbord of expert picks and sneaky strategies for the thrifty food-lover.

 

Chowder

Demystifying Cheese at Rialto

We sent a Chowder staffer to Rialto's cheese making class to learn the science behind making it at home. Experiment with a ricotta recipe.

 

Restaurants

Best of Boston 2009: Cravings

When you can't fight temptation anymore (and really, what's the point?), here's where to go for the treat you need to have. Right. Now. View the slide show!

 

DINING OUT

10 Places for a Mexican Feast

There's more to Mexican cuisine than just tacos and burritos. Here's our guide to the finest from below the border in Boston's backyard.

 

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The 50 Best Restaurants

Ranked like you've never seen restaurants ranked before.

 

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10 Great Sushi Spots

The number of sushi joints in the city is endless, but how you do know the truly good places from those that'll roll with just about anything? Our guide to sushi spots guarantee finger-licking, top-grade raw delights.

 

Restaurants

Best Places for BBQ

We scoured the city for the best local baby backs and beef ribs, with some added insight from a few of the grillmasters themselves. View the slide show!

 
 
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