December 2024 / January 2025 Issue

Feature

Arts & Entertainment

The Local People Behind Massachusetts Movies

Angela Peri and Lisa Lobel Casting directors and co-owners, Boston Casting Who they are: Peri, a Cambridge native, founded New England’s largest casting agency in […]

City Life

Our Brand-New List of Greater Boston’s Top Lawyers Is Here

Our exclusive list honoring the 1,122 best attorneys in the Massachusetts region—from corporate to family law—as chosen by their peers.

Department

City Life

How the Karen Read Case Turned a Neighborhood Bar Into a True Crime Landmark

How the Karen Read case turned Canton’s Waterfall Bar & Grille into an unwitting character in the area’s most sensational murder trial.

Arts & Entertainment

The Exit Interview: Jill Medvedow, Outgoing ICA Boston Director

After 27 years shaping the Institute for Contemporary Art, the powerhouse museum leader is stepping down. Here she shares parting pearls from a lifetime of modern art.

Beacon

Restaurants

Where to Eat in Greater Boston in December 2024

New and exciting restaurants to check out, plus new reasons to visit older spots.

Other

Restaurants

50 Years of ‘Best of Boston’: Bars

In honor of this year’s 50th anniversary of Best of Boston, we’re taking a look back. This month, we toast to 50 years of sipping and socializing at Boston’s top watering holes, from dives to super-slick hotel bars.

Fashion + Style

Life & Style

30 Bold, Bougie Gifts for Everyone on Your Nice List

From artisanal sweets and unique experiences to dazzling gems, designer bags, and electric rides, our guide to satisfying your friends and neighbors with these handpicked, locally available gifts.