Rachel Leah Blumenthal

Food Editor

Rachel has been covering the Boston-area restaurant scene in various capacities since 2008, including nine years as editor of Eater Boston. A Massachusetts native, she currently resides in Medford with her husband, toddler, cats, and too many plants. When not writing about food, she's playing music or buying yet another cookbook she'll never use.

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El Tacuba, an Ode to Home-Cooking in Veracruz, Arrives in Medford Square

The long-planned Tenoch sibling is about to open its doors.

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal

Where to Find the Top Cider Doughnuts at Greater Boston Farms and Orchards

Head to these local spots for the tasty fall staple this season.

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Welcome to the Real World, Central Perk: Friends Coffeehouse Opens in Boston This Fall

And it’s not just a themed pop-up—the permanent café debuts in October in the Back Bay.

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal

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Go Ahead, Get Café Sushi Delivered

The Cambridge mainstay is still a winner, even in its takeout-focused era.

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal

Here’s Where to Find the Top Doughnuts in Boston

The best local spots for a stacked box of a dozen or a sweet brunch treat.

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Restaurateur Garrett Harker Debuts the First of Four New Venues

All That Fish + Oyster opens in the Fenway, and the new Eastern Standard is on deck.

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal

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The Top Steakhouses around Boston

The cuts are prime and the fine wine is flowing. Here’s where to satisfy every carnivorous craving.

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Where to Find the Best Mac ’n’ Cheese in Boston Right Now

These options for gooey, cheesy comfort in a bowl (or a skillet, or a mug) will get you through Boston’s colder months.

Everything You Should Eat and Drink around Boston before the Summer Ends

A to-do list of frozen treats, outdoor dining, and more.

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Where to Find the Best Soft-Serve Ice Cream around Boston

These scoop shops and restaurants have the sweetest, creamiest cones.

Andrew Brady and Sara Markey will open Field & Vine in Somerville

The Field & Vine Team Will Open a New Somerville Restaurant Full of Wood-Fired Whimsy

June Bug, opening around October 2023, will be in Union Square, steps from its big sibling.

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal

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The Ultimate Guide to Boston Restaurant Openings, Summer 2023

A running list of notable restaurant openings in and around Boston this season, serving everything from swanky steaks in Charlestown to churro ice cream sandwiches downtown.

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Oklahoma Burgers, Frozen Drinks, and Creative Comfort Food Arrive in Allston

Stillwater’s Sarah Wade debuts her second restaurant, Sloane’s, with daily brunch and lots of fun.

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal

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The Most Exciting Rooftop Bars and Restaurants in Boston

Head to a sky-high cocktail bar in Back Bay, a brewery roof deck in Dorchester, or a swanky hot spot in South Boston.

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Get Ready to Eat, Drink, and Celebrate at the 2023 Best of Boston Soirée

Here’s what you’ll be eating at Roadrunner in Brighton on August 9.

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal

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