Rachel Leah Blumenthal

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The top spots around town for the most important meal of the week, whether you’re looking for a cozy neighborhood spot, an ultra-glam way to keep the weekend going, or a buffet with a side of jazz.

The local bread mainstay will open a sibling spot in Huron Village, featuring a fireplace—and a few weekly nights of wine, beer, and snacks.

Aiming for a February opening, it’s the sibling and neighbor to the award-winning BYOB restaurant Cobble.

For lingering over a sweet treat in a welcoming space, grabbing a strong cup of something caffeinated on the run, or breaking bread with friends, here are the new cafés and bakeries we adored in 2022. (Plus, four notable expansions and revamps.)

Theatrical cocktails, a cozy sake nook, an all-local public market bar, and more: We adored having a drink at this year’s excellent new spots. (Plus, eight notable expansions and revamps.)

For date nights, long meals in cozy dining rooms, and multi-course feasts, these are the new full-service restaurants that wowed us in 2022. (Plus, 17 notable expansions and revamps.)

For a low-key date, lunch on the go, some quick—but excellent—sustenance amid the hustle and bustle of life, these are the new counter-service spots that excited us in 2022, whether for takeout and delivery or no-frills dine-in. (Plus, eight notable expansions and revamps.)

It was a really good year for eating in Greater Boston. Here are our top picks among the year’s newcomers.

Rae the Baker has resurfaced at True Grounds, a café in Somerville’s Ball Square, and you’re going to want to line up for these exceptional baked goods.

How many pizza styles have you tried? Where to find the top varieties around town.

Plus, Simcha is reopening, the Dogwood is closing, and more Boston-area food news.

The all-day Nantucket restaurant plans to open a Boston location in spring 2023.

The menu at the tiny new location, now open in the former S&I Thai space, features dishes from the Isan region.

Plus, restaurateur Frank DePasquale has a couple of new projects up his sleeve, there’s a new Anna’s Taqueria in town, and more local food news.

Celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, and winter vibes with decorations and themed cocktails galore.