Leah Mennies

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Come for the pancakes, stay for the community.

Menton goes all-American with high-end hot dogs.

Three newcomers (and one menu revamp) offer ­inspired Asian small plates.

The connoisseur’s guide to a gourmet (and totally outsourced) cookout.

Draw inspiration from their local celebration.

The scoop on Gracie’s in Somerville.

Now available by the tub: The buzzed-about dips from Sweet Basil and Juniper make easy work of summer entertaining.

Salted caramel from Coop’s MicroCreamery gives us a new reason to scoop.

Refreshing local twists on the Aperol spritz.

When it comes to al fresco ­bubbles, we’re conditioned to reach for a lambrusco, brut rosé, or Prosecco. This summer, try going more obscure instead with one of these delightful, lesser-known quaffs.

Go behind the scenes at the gypsy brewers’ Medford home.

New eatery Yvonne’s will honor a century-old icon’s past while reinterpreting it for a new generation.

The ­entire remodel only added nine square inches, but chef Mary ­Dumont swears it’s made all the difference.

These days, even your sodium can have local terroir.

Tip Tap Room executive chef Doug Rodrigues includes Mugolio in his arsenal of high-end pantry staples.