Boston Magazine

’Tis the season for apple pies, pumpkin pies, and more—and local restaurants are ready to serve them.

Just in time for your holiday guests, we consulted Needham’s own Tripadvisor to bring you the top hotels in Boston, according to actual visitors. Spoiler alert: Some of them may surprise you.

Way before your Thanksgiving turkey goes into the oven, Massachusetts’ cranberry farmers don waders and venture out into an ocean of red to breathe life into that oh-so-perfect sauce that no holiday meal is complete without. Here’s an inside look at how cranberries go from bog to bag.

Turns out, there are still road signs that restrict equine excursions on Massachusetts’ highways. The question is: How did they get there in the first place?

Woodsy, forest green furnishings are a cozy way to bring the outside in—just when you need it most.

Scallop edges appear on a range of products these days. While the wavy curve is a timeless, classic motif, these items show that the detail presents plenty of modern flair, too.

For your next dinner party or holiday gathering, your guests will enjoy these dishes as much as the fare served upon them.

Maine-based artist Elise Ansel finds alternate meaning and joy in the Old Masters.

The Seaport’s buzziest new restaurant is a masterclass in dichotomy.

With sweeping views of Stowe Mountain Resort and Mount Mansfield from every room, this expansive retreat is a ski lover’s dream.

When the homeowners relocated with no furniture and few design directives, Mariette Hedeshian set about creating a modern and vibrant haven filled with art and warmth.

Plus, three food events to put on your calendar this month.

It’s a new frontier in one of the country’s tightest rental markets.

Where to go and what to see for your winter design fix.

The greatness of green, road tripping across America, and baking with Pain d’Avignon.