Back Bay
The 12 Best Hotels in Boston Right Now
Luxury The Whitney Hotel Quiet yet cosmopolitan, moneyed yet not flashy, and, like many of its Beacon Hill neighbors, named for a descendant of William […]
Historic Interpretation
When it was built in 1902, the Ayer Mansion at 395 Commonwealth Avenue broke with Back Bay tradition. Rather than using the red brick favored […]
A Reimagined Private Roof Deck
The Problem A two-story condo in a Back Bay brownstone had a highly coveted private roof deck, accessed by a head house in the center. […]
Tiffani Faison’s Bringing Pizza to Fenway, Mei Mei Is Getting a New Home, and More Food News
Welcome to our Monday news roundup, keeping you up to date on tidbits of Boston-area restaurant news. Got info that should be on our radar? Send […]
A Dozen Places to Get Excellent Fried Pickles around Boston
If you’ve ever felt a craving for a savory snack with a pang of tartness and a crispy crunch, you might want to try some […]
Take a Look at the Newest Residential Building in Back Bay
Moving is a drag for a myriad of reasons, one of them being the headache that is establishing yourself in a new place. Spending hours […]
Check Out the Most Expensive Home for Sale in Boston
1 Dalton St., Unit 5801/5802, Back Bay Price: $38,000,000 Size: 7,848 square feet Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 6 full, 2 partial Boston’s real estate market operates […]
A Sky-High Cocktail Lounge Is Coming to the Back Bay
Welcome to our Monday news roundup, keeping you up to date on tidbits of Boston-area restaurant news. Got info that should be on our radar? […]
Restaurant Review: A Sprawling Italian-ish Menu at Faccia Brutta
At Boston, we do stars, but in my dream job, we’d size up restaurants using only Randy Jackson–isms, which I’ve admired since American Idol’s heyday […]
Little Whale Oyster Bar Opens in Back Bay
Little Whale Oyster Bar, a New England seafood restaurant, arrives on Newbury Street today, September 12, thanks to a bit of a switcheroo from chef […]
Three Splurge-Worthy Tasting Menus to Try in Greater Boston This Weekend
Welcome to Three to Try. On Thursdays, we share three restaurant or dish recommendations for the weekend—sometimes new, sometimes old, always delicious. Got a special […]
Either-Or: A Waterfront Colonial in Quincy vs. a Mid-Rise Back Bay Condo
Listing agents: Alex Walsh/Access Real Estate (Quincy); Karen Christie/Douglas Elliman Real Estate (Boston) Photographs: Luxe Life Productions (Quincy); Courtesy of Douglas Elliman (Boston) 124 Crabtree […]
This Couple’s Postponed Beach Wedding Became a Chic City Soiree
The Story Just two months after Jason Rockwood’s sunrise proposal, Lisa Vitello had nailed down details for beachy, bohemian nuptials on Nantucket. (“She’s extremely meticulous,” […]
What Should Be Next for the Hynes Convention Center?
The last few years of pandemic-induced restrictions have posed difficulties for large event spaces that host tightly packed gatherings. As events like conferences or panels […]
On the Market: A Renovated Penthouse Apartment in Copley Square
1 Huntington Ave., Penthouse 1802, Back Bay Price: $8,250,000 Size: 2,864 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 3 full, 1 partial Back Bay has long offered abundant shopping […]