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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.
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New look for Tokyo McDonald's
Food section contributor Debra Samuels, who is spending five months in Tokyo (she has lived there off and on for a total of 10 years),...
Sip smarter in 2012: Resolution #4
I will find myself a great little wine shop . . . and I will be loyal to it. It's indisputable that there are more ways...
Review: Cambridge Brewing Co. bottles
Cambridge Brewing Co. has been pouring great beer in Kendall Square since 1989, but only recently did the brewpub begin bottling its beverages. It started last...
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Comin' In Hot: Fin's Beacon Hill
After months of walking by the unfinished space, the sushi-deprived Beacon Hill residents can finally enjoy Fin's. Fin's Sushi has a couple locations around town...
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A father and son's lucky little bistro
Seven Star Street Bistro is largely a takeout operation of Taiwanese-style street food, where every item is made to order.
What happened to Bon Savor?
The little Jamaica Plain bistro chugged along after its popular owner Ibonne Zabala and her husband went to Bogota on vacation and were prevented from reentering the country. A neighbor restaurateur is opening a spot in the space. Locals are still seeking answers.
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Bites as new as their bars
With four new establishments (Journeyman, Saloon, Brick & Mortar, the Hawthorne) serving cocktails, plus a revised bar menu at the renovated Clio, Boston has plenty new bar bites.
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Persian cuisine in all its glory at Sabzi Persian Chelow Kebab
You have to know how the rice is prepared - and rice comes with every entree - in order to fully appreciate the complexity of dishes at Sabzi.
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Features
Hot restaurant trends of 2012
Local chefs and bartenders say what they expect to be hip — or maybe not — this year.
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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.
Boston's best new restaurants
The juicy sandwiches at Back Bay eatery 5 Napkin Burger is one of the best newly opened spots in the Hub in the past year. Check out other restaurants that made the cut.
A retro dinner party unearths cuisine of yore
The Globe's Christopher Muther threw a dinner party featuring dishes and recipes from cookbooks published in the 1950s and '60s.
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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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Craving pumpkin? Go here.
The iconic fall foodstuff is popping up all over, with sweet and savory interpretations in everything from pancakes to pasta.
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- The best pumpkin beers
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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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TD Garden party guide
If you're heading out to see a concert, you'll find plenty of options for hanging out or grabbing pre-or-post show eats and drinks in the North Station area.
Cambridge vs. Boston
Where are the best restaurants in Boston? Cambridge. Dining spots across the river excel for their innovation and experimentation.
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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.