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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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The Coziest Spots in Boston for Fireside Dining All Winter Long
When the temperatures drop and Boston leans into its most charming season, there’s nothing better than settling into a restaurant that feels like a warm escape from the cold. From crackling fireplaces to intimate dining rooms and heated outdoor patios, these cozy spots across Boston and Cambridge deliver comfort, ambiance, and exceptional food. Whether you’re…
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A Bostonian’s Guide to the 2025 U.S. Fall Foliage Forecast
Living in Boston, fall is more than just a season, it’s the best season. There’s nothing like that first crisp breeze off the Charles River or the glow of fiery maples lining Commonwealth Avenue. But what really makes autumn in New England special is knowing that we’re at the starting line of one of nature’s…
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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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St. Patrick’s Day in Boston 2025
Looking to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Boston? Even if you don’t believe there’s a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, you can’t deny your luck in living in and around a city brimming with creative ways to salute Sláinte in the days leading up to March 17, St. Patrick’s Day. Boston…
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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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Q&A with a Newbury Street artist and art gallery owner in Boston: Sitka Gulergun
Boston’s SoWa Art & Design District is about to get a brushstroke of brilliance when Sitka Gulergun (Sitka) opens his second studio on Harrison Avenue. The passionate artist has painted at his gallery and home decor shop on Newbury Street for over four years. Happily, hand-mixing vibrant colors, Sitka has been creating smile-inspiring florals, lovely…
