Best of Boston

Neighborhood Sweets, Allston

Zero humdrum sundaes at Fun Food Snackery. Dig into exotic shaved ice, crazy mounds of fruit, and Christina's ice cream, scooped by one sweet staff.

 

Patio Dining

Best Outdoor Dining Spots

The good weather’s here, and the clock’s a-ticking: You’ve got approximately 12 short weeks to dine under the sun (or stars). Make the most of the all-too-brief season with our guide to outdoor dining.

 

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

A Little Bird Told Us

Lately, we've been getting a flurry of foodie news, deals, specials, and prix fixes from top restaurants. But not by the usual methods.

 

Chowder

The New Bella Luna and Milky Way

The restaurant/lounge combo may have had to pack up shop and move to a new locale in Jamaica Plain, but they've settled in quite nicely, and the results are better than before.

 

Restaurants

Designated Hits

Can't get tickets to the game, but want to bask in the glory of Fenway anyway? Try one of our favorite spots for truly out-of-the-ballpark bites.

 

Dining Out

Sensing

Star chef Guy Martin has kept himself scarce since the glitzy opening of his Battery Wharf restaurant. Meanwhile, his deputy is quietly - inventively -turning out serious French fare.

 

FOOD + DRINK

After Work Eats

Who needs Restaurant Week? If you and your friends just want a few drinks and a bite to eat (not a three-course gorge fest), then pony up to the bar and order these restaurant specials.

 

Slide Show

The 50 Best Restaurants

Ranked like you've never seen restaurants ranked before.

 
$2 Taco Tuesday
We haven't been this happy since Jacoby's stolen base got us a free taco at Taco Bell. Tremont 647 will be offering $2 tacos every Tuesday.
Table Talk

Every Thursday you'll receive Boston magazine's dining e-newsletter, serving up the latest restaurant news, culinary events, and reviews.

Icarus closes after 31 years
Icarus, the first restaurant to serve fine New England cuisine in the South End, will close its doors forever in July. For the month of June, they'll be serving a prix fixe menu of signature dishes from the past 31 years for $31.
 
Boston Buzzworthy

A Guide to Cocktailing

Celebrate the arrival of summer at the hottest local restaurants and bars with these creative cocktails.