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In Memoriam: Christmas Tree Shops (1970-2023)

Looking back on 2023, we remember the loved ones we lost: pivotal Boston political figure, Mel King; Red Sox pitcher Tim Wakefield; Frances Sternhagen, the […]

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Restaurants

Boston’s First Non-Alcoholic Liquor Store Comes to the South End

Tucked away on a cobblestone side street of the South End, a new store with big orange double doors beckons the sober, sober-curious, or, really, […]

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Arts & Entertainment

Snowport, an Extravagant Winter Holiday Market, Opens in Boston’s Seaport

We’re not quite ready to admit that the holiday season has arrived—but, frankly, these 4:30 p.m. sunsets and 40-degree days are telling us otherwise. So, […]

Life & Style

Five Can’t-Miss Newbury Street Spots for Watch Collectors

VINTAGE MEETS MODERN European Watch Company Celebrating its 30th anniversary in business this month, European Watch Company beckons collectors with a curated collection of classic […]

Life & Style

Five Boston Shops Setting New Standards for Sustainability

FOR SHOES Nisolo Fast fashion may be cheap and fun to wear, but its costs to the environment (and the factory workers who make it) […]

City Life

Courtside Kicks, a Luxe Streetwear Brand, Opens in Copley Place

Theirs was not the usual cafeteria chatter at Burlington High School. Between bites of school lunches, Kenan Wilson, Spencer Reith, and Danny Sullivan frequently discussed […]

Life & Style

Our Favorite New Newbury Street Stores So Far in 2023

FOR SNEAKERS New Balance Only the second of its kind globally, New Balance’s recently opened Boston concept store isn’t just a shoe-shopping experience but an […]

Life & Style

Where to Buy Golf Equipment in Greater Boston

FOR ATTIRE Peter Millar Pros like Brandt Snedeker have long worn Millar’s signature layered look on the course, for good reason. Stock up on the […]

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Restaurants

Roger Berkowitz Adds a New Seafood Business to His Fish-Filled Resume

Good news for seafood lovers nationwide: A very familiar face in the business has launched an online fish market, shipping flash-frozen seafood and prepared dishes […]

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City Life

A New Glossier Store Is Opening on Newbury Street

It’s time for dewy skin, perfectly rosy lips, and for all your “clean girl” dreams to come true: “It Girl” makeup brand Glossier is coming […]

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Travel

How to Spend a Fabulous Holiday Weekend in Newport, Rhode Island

You can enjoy the best parts of the holidays this month without the urban chaos. Escape the Hub with a quick jaunt to Newport, Rhode […]

Home & Property

Inside Roche Bobois’ New Back Bay Showroom

Inspired by the designs of the Bauhaus and other modernists, the French furniture line Roche Bobois creates pieces that are refined and detailed; furnishings are […]

Arts & Entertainment

13 Boston Experiences You Can Give as Gifts This Year

Worried your big Christmas gift might get stuck on a container ship somewhere this year? Consider not relying on the supply chain at all, and […]

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Arts & Entertainment

10 Boston-Area Holiday Craft Fairs for All of Your Gift Giving Needs

The holidays are marked with frantic last-minute shopping and longing for delayed packages to arrive at your doorstep. But if you’re looking to ease your […]

Style

Put Your Best Foot Forward at These Five Local Shoe Stores

FOR DESIGNER Saks Fifth Avenue It’s tough to compete with the selection of a high-end department store, and both the women’s and men’s shoe sections […]