Best of Boston

Roxbury deserves retail that reflects its rich cultural landscape—and Nubian Markets gets it. This isn’t just about stocking Iraqi date syrup and Ghanaian chili sauce alongside halal meats, though it nails that part. It’s the café serving crispy chicken and hoppin’ John bowls and the gathering space for neighborhood groups, among other highlights. Here, shopping becomes community-building, and every aisle tells the story of the African diaspora.