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The Street Chestnut Hill: A Cheat Sheet to the Shopping Hub’s Newcomers

Brilliant Earth WHAT YOU’LL FIND: Ethically sourced, eco-friendly diamonds and fine jewelry. REASON TO GO: For a stunning collection of engagement rings, wedding bands, and […]

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Relax at Tilde, North Cambridge’s New Café and Wine Bar

Grab a pot of tea or a glass of wine, perhaps alongside a book, a board game, or your latest knitting project: Tilde welcomes you […]

Travel

Delayed at Logan Airport? Here’s What to Do

Hungry? Logan has lots of great restaurant options. Full and still have time to kill? We’ve got you. See also: Where to Eat at Boston’s […]

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Cambridge’s Fallow Kin Takes Farm-to-Table Dining to the Next Level

The next era of farm-to-table dining is coming, if Fallow Kin’s owners have their way. Opening early this year, the Cambridge restaurant will serve contemporary […]

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The Ultimate Guide to Breakfast in Boston

For those lucky days when you have time to venture out for a sit-down breakfast instead of just grabbing a Pop-Tart and running out the […]

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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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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 […]

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Restaurants

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 […]

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Restaurants

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 […]

Travel

Where to Ski in New England: Eight Great Destinations

From Vermont’s legendary “Beast of the East” to Maine’s majestic Sugarloaf, New England’s mountains have been beckoning snow seekers for generations. Our comprehensive guide takes […]