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A Lunar New Year Feast With Meaning: My Night at Red 8 in Encore Boston Harbor
Chinese Lunar New Year feasts aren’t just about food. They’re about intent. A table set with symbolic dishes, where each ingredient is chosen to represent an intention for the coming year: wealth, long life, prosperity, peace. Red 8 Chinese New Year Last night we dined atRed 8 at Encore Boston Harbor for their Lunar New…
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Valentine’s Day 2026 Dining & Events Round-Up
Because romance comes in many forms — Champagne, pasta, jazz, oysters, cookies, and sometimes a shotski. Valentine’s Day in Boston has officially outgrown the tired prix-fixe-and-a-single-rose formula. This year, the city is serving everything from candlelit wine dinners and live jazz to anti-Valentine’s parties, Galentine’s wine nights, hands-on pasta-making classes, wellness experiences, and even giftable…
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My First Visit to La Padrona, Boston’s Italian Restaurant Everyone Is Talking About
“The magic begins at 5 p.m.,” cofounder Eric Papachristos told me. “That’s when the doors open, the lights dim, and every guest becomes part of the story.” At La Padrona, service, food and atmosphere come together to create one of the buzziest restaurants around town and I finally had the chance to visit. The Service…
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Slice, Slice, Baby: The Best Holiday Pies Around Boston & New Hampshire
Searching for the perfect pie to bring to a holiday party, serve at your Christmas dinner, or gift to someone special this season? If you live in or around Boston and New Hampshire, you’re in luck. We’ve rounded up a curated list of festive pies—everything from classic apple to decadent French silk—to make your holiday…
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3 Rum Cocktails to Elevate Your Entertaining Game this Summer from Zacapa
As summer begins to heat up, there’s no better time to lean into the art of easy, elevated entertaining. And if you’re looking for the perfect blend of craftsmanship, style, and flavor, the new Zacapa x Agua by Agua Bendita Heritage Kit is your go-to conversation starter. A collaboration between Guatemalan premium rum house Ron…
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Three Powerful Women Shaping Boston’s Restaurant Scene
Boston’s food scene is teeming with talent, but a select group of powerhouse women has broken barriers, redefined fine dining, and set the standard for culinary excellence. From pioneering chefs to sustainability advocates, these women are leading the charge in the city’s hospitality industry. And to celebrate’s Women’s Month this March, we have rounded up…
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Sullivan’s Castle Island won the James Beard America’s Classics Award
For Bostonians, the arrival of spring isn’t marked by the date on the calendar—it’s marked by the reopening of Sullivan’s Castle Island. Since 1951, this beloved, family-run institution has been serving up classic New England fare, drawing hungry locals and tourists to the scenic shores of Castle Island. I’ve loved Sullivan’s for years and even…
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What Defines Good Food? MICHELIN Guide Inspectors Weigh In
The MICHELIN Guide recently published a piece exploring a fundamental question: What does “good food” really mean? While we often describe meals as delicious, memorable, or exceptional, MICHELIN inspectors—renowned for their expertise in evaluating the world’s best restaurants—believe that truly great food is about more than just taste. Here’s what they had to say about…
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Luigi: My Favorite Hidden Gem in Cannes
Tucked away in the heart of Cannes, Luigi isn’t just a restaurant—it’s an experience. Inspired by 1950s Italian glamour, this intimate jazz bar and dining room is where the spirit of old-world Riviera elegance meets the soulful charm of Italy. Ever since my first visit, Luigi has become my go-to spot whenever I’m in town,…
