Guides
Five Great Boston-Area Film Festivals
For Horror and Experimental Films WHAT: Boston Underground Film Festival (BUFF) WHEN: Late March WHY GO: For 25 years, BUFF has celebrated what it describes […]
The Five Best Indie Cinemas in Greater Boston
The Brattle Theatre Even if you don’t recognize any title on this arthouse theater’s schedule, you’ll certainly leave entertained—no matter what early-aughts indie or spine-chilling […]
So You Want to Live in Weston?
1. Pick Your Price Point It’s no secret that this “W” town is expensive—here, homes sell for a median price of $2.2 million after spending […]
Where to Indulge in Holiday Lunch in Boston
One particularly fun aspect of the holiday season in Boston is special holiday lunches: Some of the city’s typically dinner-only spots add a midday meal […]
The Ultimate Holiday Guide to Eating, Drinking, and Merrymaking in Boston
With winter on the horizon and stores already dusting off their Christmas playlists, it’s clearly the season for holiday festivities. What does this mean in […]
Where to Eat in Greater Boston for December 2024
2024 is going out with a bang with restaurant openings galore, from farm-to-table French to coastal Greek to Japanese-Chinese-diner fare. Here’s the latest installment of […]
50 Years of ‘Best of Boston’: Bars
1974 Best Bar, Most Pretentious Jack’s. “The bartenders are Harvard lettermen.” 1976 Best Piano Bar Chez Freddy’s. “From seven until two each evening, Beverly Siscoe […]
Where to Find Outdoor Skating Rinks in Boston This Winter
Has the return of chilly weather, and the holiday season, got you in the mood to lace up those skates? Good news: The start of […]
27 Great Gifts for Fun Food People: Kitchenware, Merch, and More
Whether you’re shopping for a local restaurant superfan, a fabulous dinner party host, or a Fluff connoisseur this holiday season, Boston-area restaurants, food brands, and […]
The Best Local Gifts You Can Eat
New England has a plethora of food and drink businesses creating unique, gift-worthy products. Here are some of our favorite local picks—mostly from Greater Boston, […]
30 Bold, Bougie, Boston Gifts for Everyone on Your Nice List
Under $100 For the first-time homeowner Well Hello Studio Candle Holder While they’re busy buying all the big stuff for their humble new abode, pick […]
Where to Buy First-Class Luggage in Greater Boston
FOR CARRY-ONS Away Don’t feel like shelling out for the checked baggage fee? Away’s durable, hard-shelled carry-on features an interior compression system that allows you […]
Need Last-Minute Gifts? Five Greater Boston Shops with Same-Day Delivery
For Gourmet Meat Savenor’s Butchery Just decided to host a spur-of-the-moment dinner party? In business since 1939, this longtime Cambridge butcher has you covered with […]
So, You Want to Live in Winchester?
1. Pick Your Price Point It isn’t cheap to live in Winchester (population about 23,000): Last year, the median sale price of a single-family home […]
Where to Find the Best Pot Pies around Boston
There’s a reason we call it comfort food. Certain forms of rib-sticking fare just have a way of saving even the grayest day—so with chilly […]