February 2023 Issue
Our 2023 List of Boston-Area Top Doctors Is Here
Discover the region’s 1,914 top physicians in 70 specialties, as chosen by their peers.
How Boston Is Beating Cancer
The Big C—it’s the word no patient wants to hear. But thankfully, right here in Massachusetts, the world’s finest physicians are creating the weapons to fight it. Here are 20 reasons to have hope for the future.
Feature
The Mayor, the Muckraker, and the Bombshell North of Boston
Everett’s oldest weekly newspaper, the Everett Leader Herald, spent years reporting that the city’s highest-elected official was a corrupt politician who deserved to be thrown in prison. But what if it was fake news?
Department
The Battle for New Hampshire’s Gunstock Mountain Resort
Throughout New England, corporate consolidation threatens to forever change our most beloved ski towns. Except at one resort, where locals fought back.
The Interview: Novelist Hank Phillippi Ryan
Celebrating her latest psychological thriller’s release, the prolific hometown author talks writing, Nancy Drew, and getting away (or not) with murder.
Beacon
The Ultimate Guide to Boston Chocolate
Where to find the tastiest bites of cookie, cake, mousse, and more. Because you can never have enough of that decadent sweetness.
Restaurants
The Ultimate Guide to Boston Chocolate
Where to find the tastiest bites of cookie, cake, mousse, and more. Because you can never have enough of that decadent sweetness.
City Style
When the Prince and Princess of Wales Came to Boston
Scenes from the Earthshot Prize Awards. Plus, the Women’s Lunch Place Spaghetti Dinner and a Joey O’Donnell film premiere.
Home Design
How Do You Turn a Dark Attic into an Airy Yoga Den?
A loophole made this ultra-modern renovation possible for a 175-year-old Beacon Hill brownstone.
Either-Or: An Antique Harvard Home vs. a New Build in Arlington
It’s amazing what a few miles can do to the market. This month, we compare two farmhouse-style homes: a vintage beauty in the countryside and a new build near Boston.
Fashion + Style
Five Boston Shops to Hit Before Your Next Tropical Vacation
Winging off to the Bahamas or Fiji this month to escape the cold? These are the local stores to hit—and the best items to pack.
A Traveler’s Guide to Peninsula Papagayo, Costa Rica
In the northwest province of Guanacaste, you’ll find hypnotic beauty, staggering biodiversity, and a touch of eco-friendly pampering.
Health
Five Natural Treatments for Sore Muscles and Winter Aches
Ready to give acupuncture or reiki a try? Here’s what you need to know before you go.