Beer
Mighty Squirrel Will Open a Brewery and Taproom in Waltham
After foliage walks around Beaver Brook Reservation this fall, Mighty Squirrel Beer is hoping to have a brand new taproom nearby where you can relax. […]
The Brewers Association Finally Recognizes New England-Style, Hazy Beers
The Alchemist’s Heady Topper, Trillium’s Congress Street, Bissell Brothers’ the Substance, Tree House’s Julius—these are some of the most coveted beers in the world, and […]
What to Eat (and Drink) This Weekend
Delicious Stout Guinness is good for you. Find a pint probably everywhere—especially at Boston’s top Irish pubs, and any place you venture for live Irish […]
Before Boston Gets Its Own Ax-Throwing Bar, Try It For Yourself
When Stuart Downie—whose job title is Chief Adventure Officer, by the way—heard about the growing trend of ax-throwing at bars, he admits his first thought […]
Massachusetts Malt Madness 2018: Round 3 Begins
Certain you could have predicted which Massachusetts brewery would win the inaugural Malt Madness bracket? You won’t be the only one… upset. Despite being named among […]
Seven North-of-Boston Restaurant Openings to Watch in 2018
Open Now: Nightshade at Soall Bistro Marblehead Chef Rachel Miller continues her North Shore pop-up, Nightshade, monthly at the Vietnamese bistro where she is also […]
Where to Celebrate International Women’s Day in Boston
Last night’s snow not only looks beautiful, it’s not getting in the way of tonight’s International Women’s Day parties. Huzzah! After shoveling out, make your […]
Massachusetts Malt Madness 2018: Round 2 Begins
The votes are in, beer fans. Round 1 of Boston magazine’s inaugural Malt Madness bracket ended at midnight, with 32 breweries remaining through Wednesday, March […]
What to Eat (and Drink) This Weekend
Natural Wines Been hearing about “natural wines” at restaurants like Haley.Henry Wine Bar, Tasting Counter, and Bisq, but don’t really know… what that means? You […]
Boston Magazine Presents: Massachusetts Malt Madness 2018
In the inaugural year of our Starch Madness bracket in 2015, we dared to ask: Whose spud game reigns supreme? In 2016 and 2017, we […]
Mystic Is Opening a New Brewery and Taproom in Malden
If you pay attention to local beer, by now you’re certainly aware that the north-of-Boston city of Everett is the region’s newest Fermentation District, home […]
Meet the Ladies Who Lager: A Female-Led Brew Day Is Coming to Boston
Editor’s note: This article was published ahead of the first International Women’s Day brew day in 2018. It’s now an annual event hosted by the […]
What to Eat (and Drink) This Weekend
Hot Tequila, and Frozen Gin This weekend’s wacky forecast calls for both steamy and icy drinks. Tonight, expect sub-freezing snow, and potentially some showers—pleasant! Come […]
Lamplighter Brewing Unveils a Back Taproom
From the early days in late fall 2016, when Lamplighter Brewing Co. first opened its light-filled, cozy taproom on Broadway in Cambridge, lines down the […]
Night Shift Signs on to Partner Brew at R.I.’s Isle Brewers Guild
As the area’s reigning best brewery continues to grow, it needs a little more room to spread out. Night Shift Brewing is now contract brewing […]