Boston Magazine Issue
20 Ways to Get Your Kid into College…Legally
Here’s everything honest (but anxious) parents need to know, but no one is telling you—until now.
The Ultimate Five-Star Foodie Road Trip
Six states, 10 restaurants, and hundreds of miles of road: A culinary adventure exploring some of the biggest questions of our time.
Feature
Fall Fashion: Fall All Over
Grab a hot cider and layer on the chunky knits, woodsmen plaids, and up-to-the-chin turtlenecks—it’s time to embrace the best season in Boston.
The Other Kraft
As the Brady-Belichick era slowly draws to a close, could Jonathan be just the Kraft we need?
Young, Successful...And Drowning in Debt
Is buying the good life on loan the new normal? Or is it plunging a generation into an early midlife crisis?
How to Sail like a New Englander
41 tips and tricks to take you from a hopeless beginner to a salty dog.
Rollins's Wars
Rachael Rollins is Boston’s greatest hope to overhaul the criminal justice system and bring it into the wide, woke 21st century.
Department
The Interview: Rick Doblin
The world’s leading advocate for the medicinal use of psychedelics on why Ecstasy could cure PTSD, and the best place to trip in Boston.
The Interview: Ronald Sullivan Jr.
The famous Harvard law professor talks about free speech, representing Harvey Weinstein, and his controversial ouster as a faculty dean for undergrads on campus.
Last Call: Death of the Neighborhood Bar
In an era of increasing isolation, the co-owner of the iconic pub the Plough & Stars wonders what it is we’re really losing.
Restaurants
The Back Bay's Big Comeback
It lost its buzz to trendier neighborhoods over the past decade. But with the opening of the highly anticipated Rochambeau, one restaurateur is helping to herald the area’s revival.
Dining Out: Return of the Aught Spot
Zuma, a posh Japanese restaurant in Boston’s newest skyscraper, is a throwback to the luxury of the 2000s.
Obsessions: Go Fish
Expert seafood chef Chris Parsons shares his must-haves for the quintessential Cape Cod clambake.
The Heat Is On
Say goodbye to boring backyard cookouts and hello to Japanese robata grilling, a slow-and-smokeless approach that’s hotter than ever in Boston.
Small Bite: Scenes from an Italian Restaurant
The food boss of the Fenway adds yet another cuisine to her empire.
Tastemaking: Harbor Master
From the helm of his new floating oyster bar, restaurateur Charlie Larner is aiming to reshape the city’s waterfront.
Fashion + Style
What's in Store: Saving Face
No need to go under the knife—these space-age facial treatments use high-tech devices, lasers, and lights to get less-than-perfect skin glowing again.
Object of Desire: A New Leaf
Designed by late jeweler Jean Schlumberger in 1956, this glamorous chain was inspired by fall foliage.
Boston Traveler: Oahu, Hawaii
There’s never been a better time to grab an umbrella drink and say “aloha” to this Hawaiian island’s natural wonders.
The Lust Lineup: Suit Yourself
August’s hottest looks take swimwear from the beach to the bar.
In the Neighborhood: Roslindale
This charming Boston neighborhood boasts boutiques and eateries worthy of downtown but with a laid-back, small-town vibe.
Object of Desire: An Imperfect Pair
Designer Grainne Morton uses found objects and semiprecious stones to craft these dangly earrings for her Scottish jewelry line.
Home Design
Either-Or: An Antique Cape in Sandwich vs. an Artsy Leather District Loft
It’s amazing what a few miles will do to the market.
Covet: Game On
From Italian furniture company Giorgetti, the show-stopping "90° Minuto" table is a luxe upgrade to any football-themed man cave.
Spaces: Playing to the Crowd
A Sudbury couple’s knockout addition brings the party home.
Either-Or: A Sprawling Scituate Chateau vs. a South End Triplex
It’s amazing what a few miles will do to the market.
Covet: Bowled Over
Find them at Waltham company Serve Kindness, where 10 percent of the purchase price is donated to the charity of your choice.
News
Hot Take: Time for a Tenant's Bill of Rights?
Renting in Boston is miserable—but it doesn’t have to be this way.
Can Boston Tame Big Brother?
Cheaper and better than ever, facial recognition technology suddenly feels like it’s lurking everywhere.
Influencer: Michelle Caldeira Has an Offer You Can’t Refuse
The senior vice president of College Bound Dorchester has a bold plan to defeat Boston’s gangs.
Airline Showdown!
The race is on: This month, Delta is taking over Terminal A as part of its plan to dethrone JetBlue as the busiest carrier at Logan. Who will reign supreme?
Influencer: Christine Marcus Is Here to Rescue Your Sad Desk Lunch
The founder of the catering company Alchemista wants to make Boston’s offices feel like the hottest new restaurant in town.
Anatomy of a GOAT
With Patriots' training camp kicking into high gear, we look at Tom Brady by the numbers.
Other
Who Is Berklee College's Greatest Musical Alum?
From TV composers to rock superstars, the esteemed music school has pumped out generations of melodic prodigies.
Does Boston Have Its Worst Traffic Jams of the Year in August?
According to a WBZ NewsRadio reporter, it's impossible to predict.
Health
Well Healed
When you need a mind/body boost, turn off the techy gimmicks in favor of one of these tried-and-true Eastern wellness practices.
Top Dentists 2019
Our annual list of the 566 top dental pros in Boston and beyond—as chosen by their peers.