November 2019 Issue
Boston’s Top 50 Restaurants 2019
Dig into our all-new, delightfully subjective ranking of the city’s best places to eat right now.
Feature
A Photo Guide to Boston’s Murals
Artists are transforming Boston into an outdoor museum.
Hate Has a Home Here
Hate crimes against Boston-area Jews are on the rise. Are we ignoring all the signs of something even worse to come?
Has This Man Discovered the Fountain of Youth?
Not yet—but Harvard’s David Sinclair sure is getting rich, famous, and having a blast while trying.
Department
The Interview: Ron Shaich
The fast-casual restaurant titan opens up about the challenges of building a $7.5 billion company and his midnight dreams about gluten.
News
Is Emerson College the Smartest Developer in Town?
As the school wraps up a massive facelift on the Common, it just may have cracked the secret to building in Boston.
No News Is Bad News
Journalism in Boston’s suburbs isn’t just in crisis—it barely even exists.
Influencer: Space Explorers
Spaceus cofounders Ellen Shakespear and Stephanie Lee are filling the city’s nooks and crannies with unexpected art.
The Long Goodbye
Governor Charlie Baker has done everything he can to distance himself from the GOP except walk away. It’s time he does just that.
Home Design
Spaces: A Room with a View
How to combine classic and contemporary style in one space? Look to the sky.
Covet: Bon Appetit!
This French luxury brand’s stunning ranges are loved by famous actors and celebrity chefs alike.
Either-Or: A Spacious Milton Colonial vs. a Slick Cambridge Condo
It’s amazing what a few miles will do to the market.
Fashion + Style
What’s in Store: Hot Off the Press
Ditch the drugstore stationery display in favor of creative cards and accessories from these local letterpresses.
Impulse Buy: All Tied Up
Not just for little girls anymore, the bow is back this fall in a big, bold way.
The Lust Lineup: Easy Being Green
The perfect recipe for a standout fall look? A sprinkling of pistachio, a dash of mint, and a squeeze of lime.
Object of Desire: A Chicer Sneaker
Venetian apparel company Golden Goose carefully crafts the lived-in look of their cozy fall footwear.
Boston Traveler: Barbados
Take a train ride to a rum distillery, catch a wave on white-sand beaches, and make friends with the resident green monkeys on this culturally rich Caribbean island.
Other
Are We Living in the Most Corrupt Era of Our State’s History?
Turns out, scandals have been in the news since the very beginning.
Beacon
18 Ways to Get the Most out of College Town USA
Fun classes, big-name speakers, and luxe amenities for everyone (not just students).
Restaurants
The Top 50 Restaurants in Boston in 2019
Our annual list of the top 50 restaurants in Boston for the year of 2019.
Health
The Art of Self-Defense
Protect your health and well-being this month at one of these local martial-arts classes.