Restaurant Openings
Sabina, Boston’s First Mezcaleria, Opens on Newbury Street
Boston has no shortage of self-described tequila bars, but far fewer local spots showcase the broader category of mezcal—and none, really, to the extent that […]
A Woman-Owned Brewery and Taproom Comes to Jamaica Plain
In the parlance of professions like civil engineering, a “tiger team” is a supergroup of multidisciplinary experts brought together to solve big problems. Liz Nicol, […]
Blue Ribbon Brasserie, a New York City Mainstay, Lands in Boston
When brothers Bruce and Eric Bromberg were about to open Blue Ribbon Brasserie in New York City’s SoHo neighborhood in 1992, they were so busy […]
Fan-Favorite Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Chain Finally Arrives in Boston
If your idea of a perfect movie theater experience is eating a full, scratch-made meal and drinking craft beer or a cocktail at your very […]
Good Company, a New Charlestown Cocktail Bar, Features ‘Farm-to-Glass’ Creations
From curry-roasted-carrot cocktails to Japanese whisky flights to design-your-own sours, there’s a new cocktail bar in town: Good Company, the first solo project from longtime […]
Somerville’s Bow Market Expands
Five years ago, Bow Market effectively doubled the number of businesses in Somerville’s Union Square, when small-scale businesses like Remnant Brewing, empanadas-and-more shop Buenas, and […]
Our Fathers Opens in the Fenway with Tender Pastrami and Frozen Cocktails Galore
With hearty deli sandwiches, frozen cocktails, local sake on tap, and relaxing minty-green vibes, the revival of Our Fathers—a restaurant, bar, and deli previously open […]
Hook + Line Brings Modern New England Seafood and an Independent Spirit to the Seaport
It’s a common refrain about Boston’s Seaport District: It’s full of chains, and it’s full of steakhouses. Fortunately that’s becoming less true—see recent non-chain, non-steakhouse […]
Cambridge’s Newest Café Invites You to Slow Down and Unplug
By night, Zuzu’s Petals is a hidden gem in Cambridge’s Inman Square: a no-cellphones wine-and-dessert bar where you can savor the moment, enjoy impossibly rich […]
A Neo-Goth Taproom Opens in Brighton
The Widowmaker Brewing team has been haunting a Brighton address for nearly a year, transforming 190 North Beacon St. into a second taproom for the […]
Mida’s Douglass Williams Opens a French Restaurant in the Fenway
Bostonians know chef Douglass Williams for his award-winning take on Italian cuisine: heavenly garlic butter focaccia; gorgeous renditions of pasta dishes like bucatini all’Amatriciana and […]
Moon Bar, a Casual Offshoot to Elegant Restaurant Mooncusser, Opens in Back Bay
Mooncusser, a fine-dining destination in Back Bay, was our 2023 Best of Boston pick for “Best Tasting Menu Worth the Splurge” for a lot of […]
It’s Eastern Standard Time: The Iconic Restaurant Has Been Reborn
After a nearly 15-year run and a devastating COVID-era closure, Eastern Standard is back. It’s in a new space, albeit a short walk from its […]
Garrett Harker Conquers Kenmore (Again)
Like many leaders and visionaries, Garrett Harker has the ability to slow time down where others feel rushed and impulsive. The first time we meet, […]
El Tacuba, an Ode to Home-Cooking in Veracruz, Arrives in Medford Square
Five years in the making, El Tacuba is opening in Medford Square by the end of September 2023. The full-service sibling to local taco-and-torta chain […]