Scott Kearnan

Food + Entertainment Editor

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Where to Get the Most Decadent Gelato in Greater Boston

When the hankering hits, here’s the local scoop on American ice cream’s rich, intensely flavored Italian cousin.

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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.

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30 Must-Try Ice Cream Shops Around Boston

Old-school fudge sundaes, funked-up modern flavors, and a gelato or two, too.

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There Are a Lot (!!) of Greater Boston Beer Gardens to Visit This Summer

Here’s where to blissfully sip your way through a season of suds and sun.

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16 Waterfront Restaurant Patios in Boston to Visit This Summer

Not all patios are created equal. These seaside standouts, though, are in a league of their own.

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Where to Find the Best Jamaican Food in Greater Boston

Satisfy tropical tastes with hot spices, warm hospitality, and cool ice cream.

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Here’s Where to Eat All Along the Boston Marathon Route

From Hopkinton to Heartbreak Hill, our picks for refueling on race day.

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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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The Greatest Irish Pubs in Boston

Find your perfect pint at these consistent favorites—from classics like J.J. Foley’s, to cozy spots like the Druid, to plenty of charming dives.

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Where to Find the Breakfast Sandwiches That Make Boston Mornings More Bearable

Rise and shine—and chow down.

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Where to Find the Best Puerto Rican Food in Boston Right Now

Bring on the mofongo, jibaritos, and pastelón, please.

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The Best Restaurants in Boston’s North End

Where to mangia on Hanover Street and beyond.

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The Best Restaurants in Boston’s Seaport and Fort Point

Here’s where to grab a bite or a beer—from a buzzy brewpub to clam shack-inspired neighborhood staples.

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Where to Find the Best Pot Pies around Boston

There’s a reason it’s the ultimate comfort food. Bookmark these picks for gravy-drenched-chicken classics, plus a couple curveballs.

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The Best Places to Eat and Drink in Salem, Massachusetts Right Now

From sit-down dining to taprooms to candy stores, here’s how to make the most of your Salem trip, in October or otherwise.