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Back from Sicily with Globe subscribers (up 5 lb I think)
This is one course of an exquisite lunch at Hauner Winery, on the Aeolian island of Salina off the Northern coast of Sicily. We had just...
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Boston's best doughnuts
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Back from Sicily with Globe subscribers (up 5 lb I think)
This is one course of an exquisite lunch at Hauner Winery, on the Aeolian island of Salina off the Northern coast of Sicily. We had just...
100 posts and Flour, too
This is Straight Up's 100th post, and to be completely honest, I never thought I'd make it so far. Hopefully I'm batting .500 (maybe half...
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Review: Two White Birch Brewing summer beers
White Birch Brewing founder Bill Herlicka started making his own beer in 1994. He spent 15 years brewing for himself before going commercial, honing...
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3 Standout Dishes from Barcelona Wine Bar
Barcelona Wine Bar has been up and running in the old American Craft space in Washington Square, Brookline for about five months now. The Spanish...
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Appealing Asian tapas at Blue Dragon
Ming Tsai, of “Simply Ming” fame on WGBH-TV, calls his new venture an Asian gastropub, a tapas-style take on the higher-end fare he serves at Blue Ginger in Wellesley. 
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New ideas are steeped in Italian tradition at Giulia (April 10)
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- Inventive meets traditional at Puritan & Company (March 20)
The highlight of Pulcinella Mozzarella Bar is its namesake (March 6)
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New look, menu wins at Cheng Du
Kuo-Rung Tang, who owns the place with his wife, is happy that customers like the sleek new bar (named 157 Bin), the revamped main dining area and adjoining wing (called Akamon) featuring Japanese grill fare and sushi.
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Roasts and revelry at Tavern Road
The restaurant is animated by a spirit of fun. Its energy can lead to good food. But the elements that promise to make a dish interesting are often too sparse.
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.
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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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