Boston Magazine

In honor of this year’s 50th anniversary of Best of Boston, we’re taking a look back. This month: strip clubs, playgrounds, and infidelity haunts.

There’s a hot new tennis alternative in town—a little birdie told us.

Say hello to pasteis de nata, the signature Portuguese treat at Raffles Boston’s new ground level café.

What’s hidden behind that sliding door tells a lot about the kind of person who lives there. So what does my car-less cement room say about me?

What’s left to say about a city that has it all? Turns out, quite a lot in 2024.

Our annual list stars a kaleidoscope of locals who hail from government, science, finance, healthcare, education, entertainment (and more) fields and are all playing a part in shaping a new and vibrant Boston.

After hundreds of years, dams along the Charles River could come down to let the currents run wild and free—and help the environment in the process.

Opening this spring, the restaurant will feature spicy hand-pulled noodles, dumplings, and whole roast lamb.

Who’s No. 1?

Or is it a party garage? No matter, this 8,725-square-foot Massachusetts abode gives some serious celebratory vibes.

Our intrepid society columnist reports from Boston’s swankiest affairs.

One local designer’s solution: Build a fireplace that doubles as a gallery wall.

Seasonal seafood shacks, delightful pastries from Zuni Café alums, amaro carts, and more.

Here’s a sneak peek at Merai, opening this spring in the former Matt Murphy’s Pub space and mixing Thai flavors with global cuisines.

Asking price? Less than $2 million.