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Standard Italian Debuts in the Fenway with Big Martinis and Fresh Pasta

With big martinis, fresh pasta, and a porchetta dish that’s angling to become iconic, Standard Italian is now open in the Fenway, the latest from […]

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Russ & Mimi’s, a Neighborhood Market, Opens in Roslindale Soon

Steps from the Roslindale Village commuter rail station, a new one-stop shop is about to debut: Russ & Mimi’s opens this month with grab-and-go breakfast […]

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Democracy Brewing Will Expand to East Boston in 2025

Democracy Brewing, a Best of Boston worker-owned brewpub in Downtown Crossing, is expanding to East Boston in early 2025—and getting into winemaking, too. Democracy Brewing […]

Slices of Roman al taglio pizza and Italian liqueurs and spritzes cover a table.
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Cambridge Cocktail Bar Brick & Mortar to Become Italian Aperitivo Bar

Pour one out for hidden upstairs cocktail haven Brick & Mortar, a Central Square staple with sneakily good food—it’s closing sometime in the coming weeks […]

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Sneak Peek: View Boston’s Rooftop Bar, Stratus, Is Decked out for the Holidays

High above the Back Bay, rooftop bar Stratus—part of the View Boston observatory, perched 51 stories up at the Prudential Center—provides a stunning look at […]

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D16, a ‘Very Moody, Very Sexy’ Cocktail Lounge, Opens in an Old Police Precinct

It’s no secret there’s a plethora of cocktail lounges all around Boston, but each spot is built differently—and if it’s built into a unique space, […]

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News Bites: Coastal Greek Restaurant Kaia Opens in the South End

Maybe your thoughts are already on next week’s turkey, but there’s plenty of food-related excitement happening this week. We’re back with the details on the […]

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Desnuda Cocina & Bar Brings Music and Vibes to Tremont Street

Music lovers have an all-new spot to sip, dine, and listen with the recent opening of Desnuda Cocina & Bar in Boston’s South End. It’s […]

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Contessa Cofounder Mario Carbone on Meatballs, Boston’s North End, and More

It’s been a little over three years since Mario Carbone, Jeff Zalaznick, and Rich Torrisi, cofounders of fine-dining mega-organization Major Food Group (MFG), opened Contessa […]

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News Bites: “Somebody Feed Phil” Comes to Boston

It’s time for some fall comfort: Bring home your favorite local pot pie, heat it up, and then join us for this week’s round of […]