Boston Magazine Issue

City Life

Our New ‘Top Doctors’ List Is Here

Discover the Boston area’s 2,401 finest physicians in 81 specialties, as chosen by their peers.

Feature

City Life

How to Hide From Logan Airport’s Chaos (Without Just Sidling Up to the Bar)

Actually, you can relax at Boston’s international transportation hub and stay mindful.

Travel

Six Winter Wellness Trips That’re Direct Flights from Logan

From spa days in the Swiss Alps to sleep retreats overlooking the Pacific Ocean, our recommendations for self-care trips that’ll feed your bucket list—and your soul.

City Life

Four Boston-Based Breakthroughs in Menopause Research

The medical discoveries happening here are fueling a midlife health revolution.

City Life

The Quiet Evolution of Joe Kennedy III

Four years after becoming the first Kennedy ever to lose an election in Massachusetts, JK3 is ready to talk—about his 2020 defeat, his divisive uncle, and how the Democratic Party desperately needs a radical reinvention.

Life & Style

The Truth About Hormone Therapy for Women Today

Why the once-stigmatized treatment is back for women under 60.

Wellness

You Don’t Need to Shoot a Laser into Your Vagina, After All (Unless You Really Want to)

Dr. Jan Shifren, director of Mass General’s Midlife Women’s Health Center, evaluates four modern menopause remedies.

Wellness

Help! I’m Perimenopausal and My Instagram Feed Won’t Stop Selling Me Solutions

Remember when no one wanted to talk about “the change”? Now midlife influencers and celebrities can’t stop peddling wonder cures. But what actually helps—and what doesn’t? Hint: It’s not always what’s trending on TikTok.

Arts & Entertainment

Meet the People Who Make Boston Movies Happen

They’ve cast more than 140 films. He coordinated The Instigators’ chase scene. She used to be Ben Affleck’s personal chef. Eight industry professionals responsible for Massachusetts’ cinematic magic.

City Life

The Greater Boston Eviction Crisis Will Hurt You, Too

Skyrocketing rents are displacing the essential workers who staff our hospitals, support our universities, and operate our hotels and restaurants. What happens to a world-class city when the people who power it can’t afford to stay?

Arts & Entertainment

Five Great Boston-Area Film Festivals

Hit these curated annual events for cutting-edge cinema, from fresh sci-fi to indie darlings, to support your local creative community.

Arts & Entertainment

The Five Best Indie Cinemas in Greater Boston

From a Harvard Square arthouse to a West Newton community staple, these local institutions have kept our city a thriving cultural hub.

Arts & Entertainment

Hollywood Northeast: How Massachusetts Became a Booming Film Production Hub

Thank a 2006 tax credit for sparking the Bay State’s movie-making revolution.

Arts & Entertainment

Movies in Boston: A Brief, But Essential History

Since the days of silent films, the city has had a rich cinematic legacy.

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

Massachusetts Has a Massage Problem

Since 2021, dozens of local massage therapists have lost their licenses for sexual misconduct. But is that just the tip of the iceberg?

Arts & Entertainment

Playwright Mfoniso Udofia Might Like to Get a Drink From the ‘Bubbler’

The Southbridge-raised dramaturge talks Shakespeare, her nine-play Ufot Cycle series, and how the Massachusetts identity is much more than a stereotype: “Worcester made a person like me.”

City Life

The Secret Lives of Penguins

What really happens when the lights go out? Inside the surprisingly spicy world of New England Aquarium penguins. (You won’t believe who’s cozying up on Island One!)

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.

City Life

The New Boston University President Is a Renaissance Scholar’s Dream

Fresh off her summer inauguration, Melissa Gilliam talks campus protests, Roe v. Wade’s repeal, and becoming a newly minted Terrier fan.

City Life

Confessions of an Accidental Stay-at-Home Dad

Diapers, tantrums, and career curveballs. Parenting wasn’t the full-time job I expected.

City Life

The Boston Bierhaus That Burned Down. Twice.

Will the 150-year-old Jacob Wirth collapse under the heat, or can it rise from the ashes once again?

Home Design

Home & Property

So, You Want to Live in the Fenway?

This ballpark-adjacent neighborhood is a home run for city buyers.

Home & Property

What Do You Do With a Liminal Homework Nook?

Turn it into a swanky grownup lounge, of course.

Home & Property

Real Estate Showdown: A Beacon Hill Condo vs. a Dover Colonial

It’s amazing what a few miles can do to the market. This month, we compare a three-floor townhouse in Beacon Hill with a stately Dover single-family.

Home & Property

If Colonel Mustard Had a Library, It Might Look Like This

Taking clues from the past and the present, an 1840s-era Beacon Hill reading room gets a stunning renovation.

Home & Property

So You Want to Live in Weston?

Seeking a Hallmark-movie community with green space galore? Look no further than this idyllic west-of-Boston suburb.

Home & Property

This Brilliant, Blue, Boston Room Was Once a Dark Ballroom

One designer’s solution for a Comm Avenue mansion: Swarming butterflies and saturated cobalt blue.

Home & Property

So, You Want to Live in Winchester?

Looking for a family-friendly town with a vibrant arts scene just a quick ride from Boston? Pack your bags—you’re making a beeline for this northern ’burb.

Fashion + Style

Life & Style

Where to Shop in Boston When You’re in Lurrrve

Or, five local retailers with great Valentine’s Day gifts.

Travel

A New England Traveler’s Guide to Grenada

Snowbirds can’t get enough of this Caribbean oasis’s sunshine, spices, and sugar-sand beaches.

Wellness

Why Boston Is Poised to Become the Nation’s Leading Longevity Hub

Getting older? You’re in the right place.

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.

Life & Style

Threatening Divorce at BSO’s Opening Night Gala

Our intrepid society columnist reports from Boston’s swankiest affairs, including the New England Fall Flower Show and Taste of the Food Bank.

Life & Style

Where to Buy First-Class Luggage in Greater Boston

Planning to get out of town? A guide to finding the best baggage to suit your needs.

Wellness

I Hate Cold Water. Can I Handle Contrast Therapy?

Our style editor tries to handle the heat—and the freeze—of this wellness technique.

Life & Style

Need Last-Minute Gifts? Five Greater Boston Shops with Same-Day Delivery

Pressed for time and need something fast this holiday season? Give Amazon a break—these local stores have you covered.

Life & Style

South End Jewelry Boutique M. Flynn Turns 15

It’s all sparkle—and no sibling rivalry—at this sister-run Boston gem shop.

Other

City Life

Can I Get Mad If a Neighbor Throws Snow on My Lawn?

Welcome to “The Salty Cod,” a monthly advice column on navigating uniquely New England dilemmas.

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.

Beacon

Restaurants

Where to Eat in Greater Boston in February 2025

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

Life & Style

The Street Chestnut Hill: A Cheat Sheet to the Newest Spots

A vibrant mixed-use shopping and dining experience including 90,000 square feet of new retail therapy and dining options? Here’s our cheat sheet to some of its newest residents.

Travel

Delayed at Logan Airport? Here’s What to Do.

How to pass the time when grounded in Boston.

Restaurants

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

The forthcoming Central Square restaurant embraces local sourcing, vegetable-forward dishes, and zero-waste aspirations.

Restaurants

The Ultimate Guide to Breakfast in Boston

From power eggs to waffle wonders, here’s where to eat the most important meal of the day.

Restaurants

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

Eastern Standard gets a new sibling and neighbor, restaurateur Garrett Harker’s first foray into Italian.

Restaurants

Where to Indulge in Holiday Lunch in Boston

Here’s the 2024 rundown on special weekday lunch menus available around the city this holiday season, featuring luxurious steaks, seafood, and lots more.

Restaurants

Where to Eat in Greater Boston in December 2024

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