Jacqueline Cain

Contributor

Jacqueline Cain is a food and drinks writer and editor. She is the former Deputy Food Editor at Boston, and has also written for Edible Boston, Apartment Therapy, Eater Boston, and other outlets.

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Innovative Ways to Buy Fresh Produce and Groceries Right Now

Stay away from the supermarket with these farm-sourced apps, groceries at wholesale prices, and make-at-home meal kits.

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Boston Magazine Presents: Malt Madness 2020

Get ready to pour yourself a cold one—our beery bracket tournament is back.

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What You Need to Know about How to Safely Order Takeout Right Now

Here are five takeaways on food safety during the coronavirus pandemic from former Bostonian, chef, and Serious Eats creator J. Kenji López-Alt.

City Life

What It’s Like to Be a Whole Foods Employee during COVID-19

An “essential” member of the bakery department at a local grocery store shares her experiences—and what she wants customers to know.

City Life

Do Squirrels, Wild Turkeys and—Gulp—Coyotes Officially Own Greater Boston Now?

Check out these photos that show animals did not get the memo about social distancing.

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Donate to the These Funds to Directly Support Local Hospitality Workers

From paying for hot meals and household supplies to buying gift cards through a charitable program, here are opportunities to help from home.

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Malt Madness 2020: The Final Pour

Take a virtual beer crawl and vote for the best brewery in New England.

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Get These Natural Wines Delivered at Home to Pair with Pantry Staples

Coppa sommelier Jodie Battles picks essential bottles for spaghetti and red sauce, one-pot chili, and more dinners at home.

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Malt Madness 2020: Round 4 Serves Up the Elite Ales (and Lagers)

Take a virtual beer crawl and vote for the Final Pour.

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Virtual Happy Hour Alert: Tip These Nine Local Bar Teams for Their At-Home Cocktail Recipes

Bartenders share drinks you can make at home (really!)—and online funds where you can “tip” out-of-work staff.

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Local Breweries Offer Curbside Pickup—and Even Beer Delivery

Along with maintaining a safe social distance, keep it legal by not drinking and driving, of course.

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13 Locally Owned Grocery Stores Where You Can Avoid Supermarket Stress

Shop online or from a safe social distance to stock up on food and sundries—and support these small businesses in need.

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Six Top Chef Episodes to Binge-Watch to Get to Know Boston’s Two All-Star Contestants

The new season premieres this week, with chefs Karen Akunowicz and Stephanie Cmar back in the kitchen for redemption.

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Major Restaurants Have Moved to Takeout and Delivery—But How Much Will It Help?

Many hope new services will keep the lights on, at least some staff employed, and Boston fed.

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Malt Madness 2020: Round 3 Serves Up the Sudsy 16

Pour yourself that trophy brew you’ve been keeping in the fridge, and take a virtual beer crawl.