October 2022 Issue
A Bostonian’s Guide to the White Mountains
Stretch your legs, lace up your hiking boots, and grab your water bottle—this choose-your-adventure guide is guaranteed to lead you to an unforgettable fall.
Feature
The Making (And Unmaking) Of Monica Cannon-Grant
In the wake of George Floyd’s slaying, the outspoken activist and nonprofit leader became a darling of the city’s power elite, who rolled out the red carpet and gave generously to her cause. Then the feds showed up.
The Boston Billionaires Club
A billion dollars sure is a lot of money. How 24 of the deepest pockets in town are shaping the city—and our lives.
Fifteen Cheers for Boston’s Top New Bars
Inside the hottest speakeasies, cocktail lounges, sake clubs, and more.
The 2022 Top Dentists List Is Here
Check out our complete guide to the region’s top providers.
Department
The Little Things
Turns out, the most remarkable moments of the past few years have nothing to do with the pandemic at all.
Varsity Jacket Blues
Letterman jackets used to be for winners and cool kids. In today’s high schools, they’re about as popular as leg warmers and big hair. What happened?
The Interview: Boston Public Schools Superintendent Mary Skipper
Now at the helm of a beleaguered BPS, new superintendent Mary Skipper is determined to make the grade.
Home Design
Either-Or: A Two-Story Roxbury Condo vs. A Charming Cape in Norwell
It’s amazing what a few miles can do to the market. This month, we compare a renovated condominium in the Fort Hill neighborhood with a 1700s-built home south of the city.
Fashion + Style
Sleek Boots, and Five More Things on Chuck Bass’s Fall Must List
The popular Newbury Street stylist puts down his scissors to share a few of his October go-tos.
By the Book
Can an old-school bookstore not just survive but thrive in the era of Amazon and e-readers? Beacon Hill Books & Café owner Melissa Fetter sure thinks so.
What’s in Store: A Matter of Time
What makes Boston’s luxury watch scene tick? Well-stocked cases, rare treasures, and—in one case—an in-store cocktail bar.
Boston Traveler: Burlington, Vermont
Even in the fall, this foodie-friendly city on the banks of Lake Champlain offers plenty of reasons to get out on the water.
Pumpkin Power
Much more than a treat for your taste buds, this nutrient-packed gourd lends an impressive boost to the season’s most essential skin-care products.
Beacon
Restaurant Review: A Riviera Runs Through It
What does “coastal Italian” mean, anyway? At Ken Oringer and Jamie Bissonnette’s Faccia Brutta, it means a lot of things—most of them very, very good.