December 2012 Issue
Boston’s Best Doctors: Top Docs 2012
What’s on your doctor’s mind? And what does it mean for the future of medicine?
Feature
Pregnant Pause?
Striking numbers of expectant mothers are deciding that there’s nothing wrong with the occasional drink of alcohol.
Back to the Grind
Nearly two decades after selling his iconic Coffee Connection chain to Starbucks, can George Howell retake the coffee world?
What Happened to the Phoenix?
And can it rise again?
Department
Skate-Free
Last season, sexual assault accusations exposed the BU hockey team’s depraved culture of entitlement. So why does coach Jack Parker still have a job?
The Empty Quarter
Boston’s Financial District is hollowing out. That’s a big problem, but it may also be an opportunity.
News
Top Squash Players to Visit Boston
Four members of Pakistan’s national junior team will be coming to town to train and compete.
Styrofoam Banned in Boston?
Is the city about to make the polystyrene foam containers illegal?
Arts + Entertainment
Addis Acolytes: Debo Band
The best local band you’ll hear in Boston rock club that doesn’t play rock.
Culture Calendar
Events include the Holiday Pops, the First Night Festival, and more.
Q&A: Steven Wright
Boston has produced an endless stream of great comics, but perhaps none as revered as Steven Wright, who became famous in the ’80s for his unique one-liners. This month, he’ll be back on the Boston stage, performing December 1 and 2 at the Wilbur.
Health
Eat and Run: Calories Consumed vs. Calories to Burn
Just how much exercise does each bite of holiday food translate to?
Restaurants
Dining Out: Casa B in Somerville
A high-style take on rustic Latin cuisine in Union Square.
First Bite: Sugar Baking Co.
A Roslindale restaurant/bakery introduces dinner to mixed results.
Vocab Lesson: Sufganiyot
Learn more about these plump, jelly-filled doughnuts.
Cooking the Books
We asked a few food insiders to tell us what cookbooks they’re eyeing this season. Which should you buy for the home chef on your gift list?
Toast of the Town
Whether you call it bruschetta, crostini, or, simply, toast, this crisp bread (and all its toppings) has become the snack du jour.
Super Bowls: The Punch Bowl Goes High Class
The punch bowl goes high class.
The Goods: Local Bites We’re Digging This Month
This month, we’re into jarred sauces, gourmet salts, and chocolates.
City Style
Shop Around
Holiday gift ideas from 10 Boston neighborhoods.
Into The Groove
Ball and Buck Custom Wood-Finished Sound System
Fashion + Style
The Couturier of Fleet Street: Fashion Designer Luke Aaron
Intrigued by the glamour of decades past, a local designer makes an elegant statement.
Other
The Frappuccino: By the Numbers
Fun facts about the frappuccino, like the number of ingredients and flavors Starbucks offers.