Restaurant Openings
Sip of Joy Brings Friendly Café Culture Back to the South End
At Sip of Joy, the South End’s friendliest new café, owners Matt and Burju Sari serve slow-brewed, small-batch Turkish coffee in mugs decorated with scenes […]
Oklahoma Burgers, Frozen Drinks, and Creative Comfort Food Arrive in Allston
Chef Sarah Wade knows comfort food. From serving up hearty dishes as opening executive chef at Lulu’s Allston to winning on Chopped to opening her […]
Greetings from Mushroom City: Bar Vlaha Highlights a Less Familiar Regional Greek Cuisine
The hearty chew of the roasted-then-fried oyster mushroom hits you a split second after the crisp of its light cornstarch coating. Then a drizzle of […]
Gufo Brings Modern Italian (and Bocce!) to East Cambridge
The owl has long been associated with wisdom because of its quiet, precise observation and evolutionary survival skills. Likewise, the experienced Boston restaurateurs that make […]
A New Umbria Debuts in Boston with Hearty Steaks and a Rooftop Lounge
With three floors of steaks and pastas, not to mention a rooftop lounge, a new version of an old favorite arrives in the North End […]
Hobgoblin Arrives in Downtown Boston, Steeped in Mysticism, Thai Flavors, and Jazz
As legend has it, 13th-century sorcerer Sir Hugo de Giffard enlisted the help of a magical hobgoblin army to build a subterranean cavern below Yester […]
Savr Debuts in the Seaport with Cozy Bistro Vibes
With cozy bistro vibes and wood-fired everything, Savr debuts in the Seaport District on July 13, located at the swanky St. Regis Residences—and it’s open […]
The Eaves Tells a Story of a Life in Two Places Through Creative Vietnamese Food and Cocktails
Maybe it’s the pumping disco beat from a playlist that leaps from Boney M.’s “Rasputin” to the Bee Gees’ “Stayin’ Alive”; maybe it’s the sneaky […]
Pinky’s Drips with Art Deco Inspiration and Jazzes Up Newbury Street
Have you ever sipped a coconut- and passionfruit-infused cocktail out of a giant conch shell? You can at Pinky’s, a new, photogenic bar on Newbury […]
Prima Brings Swanky Vibes and House-Made Pasta to Charlestown
Luxury cuts of steak, hearty portions of house-made pasta, and a swanky rose-themed lounge have come to Charlestown: Prima is here, courtesy of culinary director […]
Jody Adams to Open Italian Restaurant La Padrona at Raffles Boston
The international hotel brand Raffles is coming soon to Boston, and the culinary lineup at the mixed-use property is going to be stellar. Boston’s own […]
Deep Cuts Livens up Medford Square with Music, Sandwiches, and More
It’s a sunny late-May afternoon after a music-packed opening weekend, and the lunch service at Deep Cuts is already bustling at its shiny new Medford […]
Bar Toscana Opens Just in Time for an Italian Summer
Want to live your Italian summer dreams without the long flight? Head to the Seaport District’s newest venue, Bar Toscana, now open on the ground […]
Here’s a Sneak Peek at Long Live Beerworks’ Boston Taproom
UPDATE (JUNE 1, 2023): Long Live Beerworks celebrates its Boston “soft opening” this weekend, June 2 through 4, including a “curated beer menu,” cans to […]
Descend into a Hidden World at Caveau, Boston’s New Nightlife Destination
Steps from the Government Center T, there’s another subway station, hidden and overgrown with moss and flowers from years of disuse. The entrance lies through […]