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Restaurant critic Devra First on dining out in Greater Boston, June 18 at noon
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The scoop on froyo
Frozen yogurt tastes like yogurt or tastes like ice cream: Which is better?
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Boston's best doughnuts
Check out photos of the 16 best independent doughnut shops around Boston.
Todd English on Olives: It will reopen at a "new and shiny location"
Todd English releases a statement on Olives' closure.
Restaurant critic Devra First on dining out in Greater Boston, June 18 at noon
Are you hungry and looking for new dining-out options in the Boston area? Curious about what's happening with your old favorite restaurants? Chat with Boston...
Random Pick- Riga Black Balsam
The famous wine writer (and importer) of the 50s through the 80s, Alexis Lichine once said about learning wine "buy yourself a corkscrew and use...
On this tour, you'll walk for wine
Nine of us are seated at high bar tables in a corner nook of Gaslight Brasserie du Coin in Boston's South End, paying attention as...
Review: Trillium Sunshower
Since 1986, Boston proper has been home to only three breweries. Harpoon Brewery is still on the South Boston waterfront and Samuel Adams has a...
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New Summer Plates at Church in Fenway
The patio at Church is one of my favorite places to go during the summer. You can almost always get a table outside and it...
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Barrio Cantina lacks sizzle
If food doesn’t seem like it’s made by your mama from Chihuahua or your nana from Nanjing, some people just don’t want to eat it. And if there is a cuisine that draws maximum ire in this regard, at least locally, it is Mexican. 
Hospitality makes the Farmhouse stand out (June 12)
Under-the-radar excellence at Lineage (June 5)
- Bogie’s Place is a steakhouse that feels like a private party (May 29)
- Roasts and revelry at Tavern Road (May 22)
Boston Chops is more than your typical steakhouse (May 1)
- Appealing Asian tapas at Blue Dragon (April 24)
- Aria Trattoria hits the spot with homemade pasta (April 17)
- New ideas are steeped in Italian tradition at Giulia (April 10)
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Cuisine of Nepal and India on the map at Third Eye
This is more than a name change. Owner Tashi Lama took charge of the cooking, revamped the menu, and hired Dinesh Panday as manager.
- Anthony’s East Side Deli serves old-school 'wiches (June 12)
- At Brewers Coalition, good beer and bar food (June 5)
- Beantown Taqueria serves true Tex-Mex (May 29)
- New look, menu wins at Cheng Du (May 22)
- Crispy falafel in a pita or a bowl at Amsterdam Falafelshop (May 1)
- Sweet Peach Diner tastes truly southern (April 24)
- Find Sicilian specialties at the back of Vinny’s Suprette (April 17)
- Bon Me brick and mortar gets customers in and out (April 10)
- Bolivian-Mexican mix at Que Padre (April 3)
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Balance cocktails with a stellar bar meal at Brick & Mortar
Brick & Mortar slings substantial and satisfying food, in addition to their top-notch libations. Enjoy a reasonably affordable night out — with food and drinks, in a hip space with no sign on the door.
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Alfresco dining options in the Hub
We’ve rounded up a list of Boston-area spots that are offering outdoor eating this season as the weather permits. Take a look and get inspired.
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Rating Boston's new burger joints
What Boston may lack in parking spots, it makes up for in burgers. The Globe's Michael Brodeur checked out a slew of the newest spots and gave his take on what each had to offer.
Boston restaurants off the beaten path
Try these restaurants around town where we like to hang out -- places that may not be top tourist destinations, but should tickle your tastebuds.
Who won our restaurant bracket?
Our annual restaurants tournament has come to a conclusion. Which restaurant won? Hungry Mother, yet again.
50 late-night food options in the Hub
From burritos at 3 a.m. to chicken and waffles until 4 a.m. and just about everything in between, we’ve rounded up 50 spots that will satisfy those nocturnal hunger pains.
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Greater Boston's best new restaurants
Check out Boston's best new dining options, from a speakeasy in Union Square to a revamped downtown dining spot to a solid pizza slice in Cambridge.
Budget bites after work
We searched the city for some of the best after work cheap eats. Suggest one of these deals to your group of diners and you'll be everyone's new best friend.
6 yummy ways to prepare tomatoes
Here’s what six local chefs are doing with their sweet Sun Gold tomatoes from Blue Heron Organic Farm in Lincoln.
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Margaritas in the Boston area
From pina colada inspired, to watermelon-jalapeno spiced, to hibiscus flower sweetened, we have something for all 'rita lovers.
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Boston's 25 best burgers
This American classic is suddenly a hot dish. Here’s what chefs are doing with the best bites you can get on a bun.
Best local breakfast spots
From homey to haute, here is where to go for the most important meal of the day.
- How to make perfect eggs and dim sum delights in Globe Magazine
- Full article 45 best breakfast joints around Boston
Boston's best comfort foods
Globe food critic Devra First counts down 25 of the best comfort food classics in the Boston area, from beef stew to Buffalo wings.
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Boston's best kebab restaurants
Take a look at some small, family restaurants serving the best kebabs around Boston.
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Greater Boston's chicken wings, ranked by Buffalo, N.Y., natives
Looking for authentic Buffalo wings in Boston? Take the advice of eight western New York natives who recently embarked on a crawl to find Boston’s best offerings.
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Funky French toast in Boston
Head to one of these local restaurants to stuff your face with interesting takes on French toast, which include ingredients like bananas, cornflakes, and cranberries.
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Bloody Mary options around town
From drinks with bacon, cucumbers, or your own wild mix of ingredients, these red delights go beyond the basic brunch beverage.
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Fun and quirky brunch spots
We all have our favorite brunch destinations – but if you're in a weekend morning bacon-and-eggs rut, check out these quirky, fun dining options around the city.
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French fries with a twist
Drop the value meal and prepare your tastebuds for some real flavor with these yummy variations on french fries we found around the city.
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Veggie lovers delight
If you're looking for meat-free dining — from pizza to Chinese cuisine — you can certainly find it in and around Boston. Here are some of the cafes, restaurants, and even food trucks that offer vegan and vegetarian dining.
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Explore local dive bars
Check out some of the neighborhood haunts Globe contributor Luke O'Neil uncovered while writing his book, "Boston's Best Dive Bars."
Independent coffee shops
Almost every street in Boston is home to a Dunkin' Donuts or Starbucks (or both), but neighborhood coffee shops also have their own niche in our beloved city.
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Rooftop bars in Boston
The next best thing to knowing someone who has a roof deck with killer views of the city? Sipping cocktails under the stars at one of Boston's stellar rooftop bars.
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