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Scott Kearnan

Food + Entertainment Editor

City Life

Step by (Anxiety- and Dread-Inducing) Step

The sprint to 40 may be loathsome for this old kid, but at least the soundtrack features plenty of New Kids.

Restaurants

The Best Places to Find Fried Seafood Around Boston

It’s summer in New England. Clam strips and fried lobster are calling your name. Answer.

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Eat Here Now: Boston’s 10 Hottest Restaurants

A global star chef’s famous pita pockets, an eye-popping temple of American Chinese cuisine, and a homey hotspot serving fab Peruvian cuisine.

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The Best Boston Restaurant for Every Zodiac Sign

What’s for dinner? We’ve consulted the stars to find something for every taste.

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The 21 Best Brunch Spots in Boston Right Now

Make the most of the weekend with chocolate-covered pancakes, breakfast pizzas, and much more.

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The City’s Best Outdoor Dining Spots

Find out which of your favorite restaurant patios are starting to reopen.

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10 Great Farm-to-Table Restaurants in the Boston Area

When it comes to fresh, local food, they’re the cream of the crop.

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Go Inside Hecate, Boston’s New and Mystical Underground Cocktail Bar

Named for the “badass witch” of Greek mythology, the Back Bay sanctum is ready to raise some spirits.

City Life

When Route 1 Ruled the Earth

The infamous highway north of Boston is charming, cheeky, and yeah, a little bit cheesy. It’s also one of my favorite places. An ode to an asphalt jungle still trapped in time.

Arts & Entertainment

The North Shore Newbie’s Road Map to Route 1 Landmarks

Route 1 is more than just a place to buy a loveseat, repair your smartphone, and get a body wax, all without leaving the same parking lot. It’s also a place to sit back and enjoy the finer things in life—with a touch of kitsch, naturally.

Restaurants

Please Stop Complaining That Your Tacos Aren’t “Cheap” Enough

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Cheers! These are the Hottest Bars in Boston Right Now

From Boston’s first sake bar to a new speakeasy-inspired spot, here’s where to raise a toast.

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Here Are All the Boston-area Chefs Who Actually Managed to Beat Bobby Flay

We look back at the few mighty victors—and tell you where to find their competition-winning dishes today.

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This Year’s James Beard Award Semifinalists Are Out, and We’re Confused

Individual Boston chefs make a strong showing, yet the Oscars of the food world snubbed even our best restaurants. Huh?

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Hot Plates: Eight Dishes to Try Right Now in Boston

A legendary lasagna, cult-favorite cookies, steaming hot ramen bowls, and more.