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Back Bay

Home & Property

Setting the Stage

When a Broadway performer and his partner set out to transform an 1869 Back Bay townhouse, the pros at Hacin flexed their flair for drama. […]

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Restaurants

The Ultimate Guide to Boston Restaurant Openings, Summer 2023

Summer is underway, and as we alternate between recurring thunderstorms and sweaty 90-degree days, exciting restaurants are opening in and around Boston. Below, find a […]

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Restaurants

The Most Exciting Rooftop Bars and Restaurants in Boston

Sometimes you’re fine with simply finding the closest possible restaurant patio for a pleasant al fresco meal. At other times, though, there’s something about ascending […]

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Home & Property

This Is the Most Expensive Brownstone Unit for Sale in Boston

260-262 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit PH, Back Bay Price: $19,995,000 Size: 4,181 square feet Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 4 full, 2 partial Let’s face it: Every Bostonian […]

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Restaurants

Pinky’s Drips with Art Deco Inspiration and Jazzes Up Newbury Street

Have you ever sipped a coconut- and passionfruit-infused cocktail out of a giant conch shell? You can at Pinky’s, a new, photogenic bar on Newbury […]

City Life

The Interview: The ‘Quin House Cofounder Sandy Edgerley

Sandy Edgerley used to spend a lot of time at Clarendon Street Playground in the Back Bay, making connections with other moms as she watched […]

Restaurants

16 Places to Find Greater Boston’s Most Delicious Cookies

We’re not going to sugarcoat it: Sometimes you just need a cookie—or a dozen. Fortunately, Greater Boston has quite a selection from which to choose, […]

Restaurants

Where to Eat Spectacular Seafood around Boston

Seafood is practically synonymous with Boston: When out-of-towners come to visit, we inevitably get asked where to find the best lobster roll, the best chowder, […]

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Restaurants

Where to Find Greater Boston’s Juiciest Burgers

A juicy, charred patty (or several). Oozing melted cheese. Tangy special sauce. At its simplest, the burger is a humble sandwich—with infinite ways to be […]

Life & Style

Raffles, the Iconic Global Hotel Brand, Comes to Back Bay

Picture this: Magnificent wood doors are adorned with an elegant brass doorknob at the center, embodying the essence of the Back Bay. But hold on—do […]

Restaurants

Where to Find the Greatest Espresso Martinis in Boston

Whether you’re a brunch fanatic or you’re settling in for a summer full of kids making noise around the house, you might be looking for […]

City Life

A Primer on Boston’s Victorian-Era Buildings

From Boston Home’s Summer 2023 issue. Boston is considered a contemporary architectural underdog, often overshadowed by larger cities. But few places can boast of more than […]

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Restaurants

Aceituna Grill’s New Cocktail Program Honors Bartending Legend Brother Cleve

You could call Nick Mallia’s process in crafting the cocktail program at the newest location of Aceituna Grill, which opened on Newbury Street in early […]

Restaurants

Here’s Where to Eat All Along the Boston Marathon Route

There’s no doubt about it: Marathon Monday is one of the most exciting days in Boston and, for that matter, all the ‘burbs that line […]

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Restaurants

Where to Get Greater Boston’s Most Decadent Milkshakes and Frappes

If you’re not a New Englander, you might think that the terms “milkshake” and “frappe” can be used interchangeably to describe the classic ice-cream-based, milky […]