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Nathan Tavares is a Massachusetts native who's been writing about Boston since 2017. His editorial work has appeared in GQ, Esquire, Conde Nast Traveler, Travel + Leisure, Boston magazine, Eater Boston and elsewhere. He is also the author of the sci-fi novels A Fractured Infinity, which the New York Times described as “a very beautiful, tender portrait,” and Welcome to Forever, which was released on March 12, 2024 from Titan Books. You can find more of his work at his website and on Instagram.
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Kelly Fields merges New England favorites with southern comfort, all while establishing a new anchor point for the community.
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16 Must-Visit Restaurants in Portland, Maine
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Oak Square’s locally franchised Day and Night Cereal Bar serves up cereal shakes, ice cream bowls, and Saturday-morning nostalgia.
Eagerly Awaited Verveine Cafe & Bakery Opens in Cambridge
The petite 24-seat spot reunites chef/restaurateur Ken Oringer and chef Monica Glass.
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The five-day wine-filled food fête returns to the White Elephant hotel in May.
Beloved Mexican Restaurant Citrus & Salt Relocates to the Seaport
Jason Santos’s beloved coastal Mexican restaurant relocates, bringing crab empanadas and strawberry shortcake tacos to Fort Point. And yes, there’s tequila.
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Our Wildly Comprehensive Guide to Eating and Drinking in Fenway
Bring your Green Monster-sized appetite to these home run spots serving lobster rolls, bouncy udon, pig roasts, and lots more.
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These options for gooey, cheesy comfort in a bowl (or a skillet, or a mug) will get you through Boston’s colder months.
How to Spend an Excellent Weekend in Portland, Maine
A powerhouse dining scene, hiking trails, and even a cryptid museum call from this quirky city by the sea.
Meet Boston’s Best Up-and-Coming Chef of 2023
Kendall DaCosta’s supper club, Out of Many One People, is a flavor-packed showcase of Afro-American and Caribbean cuisine that draws influences from near and far.