Arts & Entertainment

The Exit Interview: Jill Medvedow, Outgoing ICA Boston Director

After 27 years shaping the Institute for Contemporary Art, the powerhouse museum leader is stepping down. Here she shares parting pearls from a lifetime of modern art.


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Russ & Mimi’s, a Neighborhood Market, Opens in Roslindale This Month

City Life

Could Sandra Birchmore’s Accused Killer Also Be Charged with Larceny?

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Democracy Brewing Will Expand to East Boston in 2025


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Things to Do This Week in Boston

Your frequently updated guide to getting off the couch and out of the house.

Home & Property

How Do You Turn a Dark Ballroom into a Brilliant Lounge?

One designer’s solution for a Comm Avenue mansion: Swarming butterflies and saturated cobalt blue.

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Where to Indulge in Holiday Lunch in Boston

Here’s the 2024 rundown on special weekday lunch menus available around the city this holiday season, featuring luxurious steaks, seafood, and lots more.

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The Ultimate Holiday Guide to Eating, Drinking, and Merrymaking in Boston

Where to find the best holiday cocktail pop-ups, hot chocolate bars, Santa teas, highly decorated restaurants, and ski-lodge-inspired winter patios in and around the city.

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Where to Eat in Greater Boston in December 2024

New and exciting restaurants to check out, plus new reasons to visit older spots.

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Cambridge Cocktail Bar Brick & Mortar to Become Italian Aperitivo Bar

Owners Avery Appleton and Gary Strack are revamping the acclaimed 13-year-old spot into Acqua & Bocca, debuting in early 2025.


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Eliza Dushku’s New Journey

Eliza Dushku’s New Journey

The former Hollywood actor turned certified therapist is on a mission to revolutionize trauma treatment in Boston and beyond.

Top 50 Restaurants in Boston

Top 50 Restaurants in Boston

Our ruthlessly tested, unapologetically opinionated, and utterly essential annual guide to the best places to eat right in the city and beyond.


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50 Years of ‘Best of Boston’: Bars

In honor of this year’s 50th anniversary of Best of Boston, we’re taking a look back. This month, we toast to 50 years of sipping and socializing at Boston’s top watering holes, from dives to super-slick hotel bars.

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Where to Find Outdoor Skating Rinks in Boston This Winter

Ready to lace up those skates?

Arts & Entertainment

Singer Alisan Porter, Worcester Native and “Voice” Winner, Returns Home

The Masked Singer coach checks in ahead of her upcoming Gloucester show.

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27 Great Gifts for Fun Food People: Kitchenware, Merch, and More

From “emotional support pierogi” fanny packs to Fluff prints, our food editor’s recommendations for some excellent presents to give family and friends this holiday season.

Arts & Entertainment

The 18 Best Noah Kahan Gifts, According to a Noah Kahan Fan

From sunflower seeds to flannels to therapy gift cards, here are some wonderfully inspired presents for the Busyheads in your life.

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The Best Local Gifts You Can Eat

Add these New England-made sauces, spices, sweet treats, and more to your shopping list this holiday season.

Life & Style

30 Bold, Bougie Gifts for Everyone on Your Nice List

From artisanal sweets and unique experiences to dazzling gems, designer bags, and electric rides, our guide to satisfying your friends and neighbors with these handpicked, locally available gifts.

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Sneak Peek: Stratus at View Boston Decorates for the Holidays

Glittering winter decorations and special holiday cocktails await 51 stories up.

Life & Style

Threatening Divorce at BSO’s Opening Night Gala

Our intrepid society columnist reports from Boston’s swankiest affairs, including the New England Fall Flower Show and Taste of the Food Bank.

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