Restaurant News
Where to Find the Best Ethiopian Food around Boston Right Now
According to Lettensa Afeworki, owner of Asmara Restaurant in Cambridge, Ethiopian cuisine is a kind of “friendship food.” Who could disagree? There’s something special about […]
Boston Chef Michael Serpa Is Opening a Tequila-Soaked Taqueria with a Rooftop Bar
One of Boston’s hottest chefs isn’t letting the pandemic-related uncertainty ground his ambition: Chef Michael Serpa—the face behind the food at the Back Bay’s suave […]
15 Black-Owned Restaurants to Support in the Boston Suburbs
One way to support the Black Lives Matter ethos at all times is to support and spend money at Black-owned businesses. While we’ve shared a […]
10 Creative New Menu Items for the Summer of Social Distancing
For most chefs, menus are living documents: They reflect the freshest ingredients that come through the door, creative whims and inspirations, and of course, whatever […]
Where (and When) to Shop Farmers Markets around Boston this Summer
Farmers markets are different this year, as social distancing requires shoppers to keep trips purposeful and speedy—so no lingering to listen to a local musician, […]
Update: Gov. Baker Approves To-Go Cocktails for Massachusetts Restaurants
UPDATE, Monday, July 20: Cheers, Massachusetts: You can now order cocktails to-go from Bay State restaurants that are open for takeout. On Monday afternoon, Gov. […]
As Boston Restaurants Reopen Their Dining Rooms, Chefs Share Excitement and Concern
Attention, diners: Your table is ready—inside. Monday was the first day Massachusetts restaurants were permitted to open indoor dining rooms since March 17, the date […]
Boston Chefs Return with Outdoor Dining: “It’s Like Opening a New Restaurant”
Some semblance of a normal night out in Boston returned this week, as restaurants in Massachusetts began to reopen for limited, outdoor dining on Monday, […]
18 Black-Owned Restaurants in Boston Open for Takeout or Delivery
The pandemic has impacted every business in Boston, but the challenges can be unique for Boston’s Black restaurateurs, who are already underrepresented in the local […]
Boston Business Owners Are Picking Up the Pieces after Overnight Damage
Store owners and restaurateurs in downtown Boston, the Back Bay, and the South End were sweeping up shards of glass and evaluating their inventories on […]
Socially Distanced Food Trucks Are Ready to Roll onto Boston’s Greenway
When it comes to restaurants, the summer of social distancing has pushed off patio season as we know it. Traditional dining areas remain closed until […]
12 Takeout Ideas for a Delicious, Socially Distanced Memorial Day Weekend
With patios closed and parades on hold, this might not be the unofficial kickoff to summer we’re used to. But from the sunny social distance […]
Where in Boston to Order Mexican Food for Takeout or Delivery during COVID-19
Mexican restaurants all around Boston offer tons of takeout options during the current shutdown of on-site dining. Whether you’re craving fresh tortillas and fillings, comforting […]
20 Must-Try Chinese Restaurants in Boston
Boston’s Chinese food landscape has evolved tremendously since Chinatown was established about five generations ago. The coronavirus pandemic and its fueling of anti-Asian prejudices, though, […]
Bar Owners Launch a “Survival” Coalition to Support Boston’s Black-Owned Restaurants through COVID
A newly formed working group of Boston business owners is advocating for the city’s black-owned restaurants and bars—because, they say, if they don’t, it’s almost […]