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Nathan Tavares

Contributor

Nathan Tavares is a writer and former assistant editor of The Improper Bostonian. His fiction debut, A Fractured Infinity, comes out November 1, 2022.

A grilled round of porchetta is garnished with chopped herbs and sits on a bed of charred broccolini and a white puree.
Restaurants

SubRosa, a Mediterranean-Inspired Pop-up, Blooms at South End Cocktail Bar Wink & Nod

It’s been a very long break for the venue—and for Louis DiBiccari, the latest chef to helm its culinary residency program.

Overhead view of dishes of comfort food like mac and cheese, hot dogs, and tacos spread on red and white checkered paper.
Restaurants

Five New Menus to Try in Boston This Weekend

Wander into the colder months with decadent mac and cheese, a new brunch bounty, and more.

canteen provincetown
Restaurants

Nine Must-Try Restaurants in Provincetown

The seaside haven at the end of the world lures with raw bars, perfect pizzas, and all the frosé you can handle. 

Travel

Kick Back with the Artsy Surf Shack Vibe at the Luxe Wanderer Cottages in Kennebunk

Borrow one of the free cruiser bikes to explore, too.

Cod - slow cooked with whey and trout roe twelve restaurant portland
Restaurants

This New Portland Restaurant Is a Love Letter to Local Food

Housed in a historical building rebuilt brick-by-brick on the waterfront, Twelve tantalizes with a dozen-plus reasons to dine in Maine.

A restaurant interior featuring bright white walls, wooden accents, and octopus wallpaper.
Restaurants

Seven Top-Tier Restaurants to Try in Newport Right Now

Chart a course for all the seafood you can swallow, plus spicy shrimp rangoons and lick-your-plate desserts.

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Travel

A New Boutique Hotel on Nantucket Offers a Gorgeous Connection to the Past

Inspirations bloom at Blue Iris, from Portuguese influences to its link to a former artist colony.

Restaurants

The Tastiest Food Trucks to Try Around Boston This Summer

Hop on a moveable feast of sunny Haitian cuisine, hot-pressed Brazilian hot dogs, and more.

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Restaurants

Where to Eat in Inman Square Right Now

A stalwart Portuguese spot, a mountain of mezze, and plenty more circle this Cambridge square.

Restaurants

The Best Restaurants in Central Square Right Now

Find rich Ethiopian stews, zippy hamachi crudos, hand-rolled pastas, and much more at this culinary crossroads.

Chef Colin Lynch behind the sushi counter at No Relation
Restaurants

Party of One: The Best Bars and Restaurants for Solo Dining in Boston

Between splurge-worthy tasting menus and welcoming whiskey taverns, we have no reservations about eating alone.

Restaurants

Ten of the Best Boston-area Spots for Grilled Cheese

Say “yes, please” to grilled cheese, from melted stacks of can’t-miss Swiss to gobs of gruyere with a boatload of toppings.

Home & Property

On the Market: A Sprawling European Estate with a Private Movie Theater

Now you can make some serious upgrades to your Netflix and chill game.

Home & Property

On the Market: A Worthington Estate with an Indoor Olympic Swimming Pool

The in-law apartment and huge entertaining spaces also make a splash.

Home & Property

On the Market: A Summer Camp-Like Escape on New Hampshire’s Lake Winnipesaukee

Enjoy plenty of space to spread out in this four-season, cabin-like escape with water frontage.