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The Lenox Hotel Restaurants Are Reborn

An Irish pub and a cocktail bar reopen today, with a third restaurant on the way early next year.


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There’s a New ‘Listening Lounge’ in the South End

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Here’s What You’ll Be Eating at Our Taste Event

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Thaiger Den Brings Upscale Thai to Malden


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Clams, fries, and a glass of Guinness are displayed on a dark wooden table in front of colorful stained glass.
News

The Lenox Hotel Restaurants Are Reborn

An Irish pub and a cocktail bar reopen today, with a third restaurant on the way early next year.

Raw salmon is plated with herb garnishes, sliced kumquats, and a green sauce dripped artistically on the plate.
Guides

Where to Eat in Boston’s Suburbs

A few favorites, old and new, that are worth the drive from the city.

Interior of a bar with big speakers, lounge furniture, a disco ball, and a neon banana.
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Spy Bar Brings the ‘Listening Lounge’ Trend to the South End

From the team behind the Beehive and Cósmica, the Revolution Hotel spot is the latest version of a new-to-Boston trend that dates to 1950s Japan.

People gather in a dimly lit event space in front of an enlarged copy of Boston magazine's Top 50 Restaurants cover.
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Taste Event Sneak Peek: Here’s What You’ll Be Eating

Get your tickets now for the November 7 event, our biggest food shindig of the year.

A slice of cheesecake has a coffee cake-style crumbly topping, with pickled cranberry garnish. It sits in a swirl of caramel.
Guides

Where to Eat Nostalgic Desserts in Greater Boston

Fudgy chocolate cakes, skillet cookies, and even a cheesecake-coffee cake hybrid.

A spread of Thai dishes cover a light wooden table.
News

Thaiger Den Brings Upscale Thai to Malden

Ancient Thai recipes, modern techniques, and a tom yum-inspired cocktail from the team behind Crying Thaiger.


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50 Best Restaurants

50 Best Restaurants

An updated list of the top 50 restaurants in town that make Boston a true dining destination. These are the best places to eat in the city right now.

Best of Boston: Dining

Best of Boston: Dining

Here’s a look at the restaurant winners—and some other food- and drink-related businesses—for the Best of Boston awards.


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Guides

Lesser-Known Mexican Spirits Are on Showcase at Boston Bars

Forget tequila—these other Mexican spirits are having a moment in Boston.

Thai-style small plates are spread across a table, including sausage in a bun, dumplings, noodles in a thick orange sauce, and more.
Guides

Can’t Get into These Top 50 Restaurants? Try Their Siblings.

Many of the restaurants on this year’s list also have terrific sibling spots worth a visit.

Guides

The Top 10 New Restaurants in Greater Boston

From a Vietnamese rooftop bar to a popular Uyghur eatery to a luxe Italian blockbuster, these ten newcomers electrified this year’s dining scene.

Guides

The Top 50 Restaurants in Boston

Our ruthlessly tested, unapologetically opinionated, and utterly essential annual guide to the best places to eat right in the city and beyond.

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News Bites: CambridgeSide Gets a New Food Court

Plus, Mida expands to the Fenway, Monkey King Tea closes in Malden, and more food news for the week.

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Restaurant Guides

Restaurant Guides

Where to eat right now.

Reviews

Reviews

Trying to decide whether to visit the hottest new restaurant in town? Stay in the know with our reviews.


Lamb, oysters, tarte flambee, sole meuniere, and more dishes are spread across a white marble table, accompanied by wine and cocktails.
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Bernadette Brings French-Inspired Fare to Salem This Fall

The North Shore city gets a new worthy, year-round destination, thanks to the second restaurant from Aaron and Shanna Chambers, who also own Settler across the street.

A white bowl is full of clams, artichokes, a creamy broth, and lightly browned monkfish filets.
Guides

The Best Restaurants in Harvard Square

Graduate from ho-hum meals to A-plus soufflé pancakes and masterful bowls of ramen.

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News Bites: Taco Azul Debuts on Beacon Hill with Margaritas and Guac Galore

Plus, Barbara Lynch’s restaurants are closing, Beacon Hill has a tiny new hummus shop, and more food news for the week.

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The Hummus Shop Opens on Beacon Hill

The “micro restaurant” is the next step for a food truck that’s been delighting Boston for the past few years.

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