Watertown
Why I Kayaked the Entire Charles River
At dawn, fog rose from the surface of the Charles River. On that morning last autumn, songbirds darted over the water as I kayaked downstream […]
Have Yourself a Steak Frites-apalooza in Boston This Winter
Flap meat is, by linguistic standards, one of the least appealing cuts of beef—but as soon as you get past that name, it’s a truly […]
Where to Find the Best Mac ’n’ Cheese in Boston Right Now
In the very un-scientific hierarchy of comfort foods—French fries, ice cream, tacos—one dish reigns supreme: mac ’n’ cheese. After all, a great mac ’n’ cheese […]
Boston’s Best Patios for Winter (Yes, Winter) Outdoor Dining
Typically when the weather gets cold, New England’s frigid air forces restaurant dining to move exclusively indoors. But during the peak of COVID, when the […]
Meet Noah Kahan, the Voice of an Emotionally Evolved Generation
Noah Kahan thinks everyone here should be in therapy. The 26-year-old singer-songwriter is onstage at Boston Calling Music Festival, a 10-minute drive from his Watertown […]
Where to Find the Best Soft-Serve Ice Cream in Greater Boston
If you’re generally looking for the best ice cream in Boston, we’ve got you covered here. Sometimes, though, it’s specifically soft serve that you’re craving—the […]
The Ultimate Guide to Boston Restaurant Openings, Summer 2023
Summer is underway, and as we alternate between recurring thunderstorms and sweaty 90-degree days, exciting restaurants are opening in and around Boston. Below, find a […]
An Early-Risers Guide to Boston
Where to See the Sunrise Revere Beach, Revere Whatever the season, you’ll find stunning sherbet-colored sunrises along the shoreline—plus a few nearby bakeries that are […]
50 Greater Boston Restaurant Openings We Can’t Wait for in 2023
We’re only a couple weeks into 2023, and it’s shaping up to be a busy—and exciting!—year on the local dining front. There are rebirths (Eastern […]
Taffer’s Tavern, from the Man who Brought Us Bar Rescue, Opens in Watertown in September
There are a few things we know for certain about the newest restaurant opening its doors in Watertown’s Arsenal Yards, if TV is to be […]
Police: A Man in Watertown Stabbed a Tow Truck Driver Who Fatally Struck a Woman
A tragic, horrific scene played out in Watertown Wednesday, when police say a man stabbed a tow truck driver multiple times after the driver struck […]
The Breakdown: ¡Viva Chivito! at La Bodega by Salts
A Uruguayan-inspired restaurant debuts in Watertown.
Restaurant Review: Branch Line in Watertown
Empire-building restaurateur Garrett Harker brings his service-oriented recipe for success to Watertown.
Sgt. Richard ‘Dic’ Donohue to Retire From MBTA Transit Police
Three years after he was nearly killed in pursuit of the Boston Marathon bombers, MBTA Transit Police Sgt. Richard “Dic” Donohue has announced his retirement from the […]
A Watertown Bathroom That Really Wows
What was this space like before? I know it was an addition, but can you explain what part of the house you added on […]