Boston Magazine

12/06/2026

Fuel up for the day’s adventures at Chatham Bars Inn’s Stars restaurant, easily the best breakfast in town (don’t miss the homemade doughnuts on the buffet). Lunch is at Codo Mexican Kitchen, a recently opened counter-service spot with some seriously good tacos and margs. Dinner options abound, whether you go for French at Pain D’Avignon‘s Chatham outpost, seafood at Drifters, or hearty American fare at CBI’s Sacred Cod tavern. But a new town favorite is Aplaya Kitchen + Tiki Bar, where owners Pelinda and Tom Deegan show off Pelinda’s Filipino heritage with homemade lumpia (pork egg rolls), siopao (meat buns), and a tropical tiki-bar ambiance on the patio. Don't miss our guide to Chatham, Cape Cod at the link. https://bit.ly/3Rpktlo

Photo courtesy of Chatham Bars Inn

12/06/2026

Plymouth is often noted for its classic New England charm, particularly its downtown waterfront district. Second Wind Brewing opened its long-awaited Main Street Taproom and Kitchen last year; other popular spots include Vitamin Sea Brewing and Turmeric House, known for its Indian and Nepali dishes. For outdoor recreation, head to Myles Standish State Forest and Plymouth Beach. Learn more at the link. https://bit.ly/3QxANAg

Photo via Creative Commons/OldPine

12/06/2026

What began as a practical layout reconfiguration concluded as a complete reimagining of this Massachusetts.

What began as a practical layout reconfiguration concluded as a complete reimagining of an 1880s home on the North Shore.

12/06/2026

It's the World Cup, baby! ⚽

Your frequently updated guide to what's going on in the city.

12/06/2026

When FIFA came to New England, the host committee, the governor, and the owner of the stadium next door all assumed the town of 19,000 would fall in line. The town had other ideas.

When FIFA came to New England, the host committee, the governor, and the owner of the stadium next door all assumed the town would fall in line. The town had other ideas.

12/06/2026

New in town? Check out our latest guide to the best restaurants in Greater Boston. These are the places that genuinely feel special-occasion-worthy (regardless of tablecloth status), whether you’re commemorating a milestone or just had an amazing day at work.

Our annual ranking of the best places to eat right now in Boston and beyond.

11/06/2026

The three-year-old Harvard Square outpost of NYC-based slice shop Joe’s Pizza has done a good job of living up to the original location’s decades-long reputation. Can a second Boston location do well, too? Let’s find out: Joe’s is now open in the former Tenderoni’s space in Fenway, with slices, full pies, and traditional toppings. (Fun local note: Founder Joe Pozzuoli founded Pino’s Pizza in Boston’s Cleveland Circle years ago but was bought out years ago.) See more places to try this June at the link. https://bit.ly/3RKoQrh

Photo by Rachel Leah Blumenthal

11/06/2026

Shopping is one of the best ways to pass the time in Chatham between beach and boating trips—or on a rainy day. You could spend a full afternoon with the kids just hitting up the Chatham Candy Manor and Ducks in the Window, where they’ll delight in choosing from more than 1,000 styles in all shapes, colors, and sizes. Grownups will enjoy browsing the many home, clothing, and souvenir shops, including local fave BroDenim, where you can customize jean jackets and hoodies with cool patches. Newly opened boutique Main Street Mahjong, meanwhile, is a must-visit for those who play the game. https://bit.ly/3Rpktlo

Photo via the Boudreau Group

11/06/2026

The Cambridge farm-to-table gem moves into more spacious digs in Inman Square this month, a “bigger and prettier” stage for its locavore ethos.

The farm-to-table dining destination moves to bigger digs in Inman Square.