Best of Boston 2009

Butcher: Savenor's

This butcher hits it right on the snout, with its reasonable (for the quality) prices and wide selection, which includes grass-fed Vermont beef and lamb for the leave-tiny-footprints contingent. Read more...

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The Menu

Dining Out: Rowes Wharf Sea Grille

The Boston Harbor Hotel's new restaurant has all the makings of a classic tourist trap—but chef Daniel Bruce ensures it has exquisite bait.

 

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.

 

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 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.

 

First Bite

Abby Park

With an expansive menu and comfy feel, Milton's newest eatery hits the spot.

 

Chowder

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.

 

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.

 

Chowder

When Chef's Away, Who Sautes?

The secrets to successfully running multiple restaurants from Krista Kranyak, owner of Ten Tables, and Paul O'Connell, chef/owner of Chez Henri and Chilmark Tavern.

 

Slide Show

The 50 Best Restaurants

Ranked like you've never seen restaurants ranked before.

 

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.

 

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!

 

SLIDE SHOW

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.

 
 
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Guide to tasty signature cocktails for fall.