Boston Magazine

04/11/2025

Winslow Homer bridged centuries as one of America’s greatest artists, excelling not only in oil painting but also earning reverence as our country’s preeminent watercolorist. With just washes and brushes on paper, he could evoke profound emotions through vibrant inland and seacoast scenes.

Nearly 50 of Homer’s watercolors is now out from storage for “Of Light and Air: Winslow Homer in Watercolor,” running November 2 through January 10, 2026. Learn more at the link. https://bit.ly/41BbBv4

Photo by © Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

04/11/2025

Chris Willis makes a Bolognese so iconic you’ll want to order it six times—but resist the urge. Yes, the choose-three-dishes menu format allows you to carbo-load entirely on the gochujang-spiked lumache at this New-American-but-kinda-Italian-inspired restaurant, and we certainly won’t judge. https://bit.ly/479YnG5

Photo by Scott Semler

04/11/2025

From the moment you pull up under the porte-cochère until checkout time, you’ll feel like the hero or heroine of your own Gilded Age love story. Completed in 1873, this opulent manse boasts an impeccable Newport pedigree: Mrs. Chanler was a granddaughter of William Backhouse Astor, and her grandchild was christened at Cliff Lawn (as it was then known) by Theodore Roosevelt. Keep reading at the link. https://bit.ly/4pA4oph

Courtesy photo

04/11/2025

It’s amazing what a few miles can do to the market. This month, we spotlight a sprawling coastal compound in Cape Ann and a historical landmark northwest of the city.

04/11/2025

Beloved Japanese mainstay Cafe Sushi—which closed its dining room during COVID and has operated primarily as a takeout/delivery spot and retail shop since then (and we still love it)—is bringing back its dining room. Watch for a reopening around mid-November. We’ve got our fingers crossed for the return of the legendary—and relatively affordable—omakase. Find more places to keep an eye on this November at the link. https://bit.ly/3JmecTP

Photo by Rachel Leah Blumenthal

04/11/2025

The cocktails at this dimly lit hideaway are designed to make an impression—then disappear forever. That ephemerality is exactly the point, though here’s hoping the dessert-y HK French Toast—with cognac, peanut butter, and condensed milk—sticks around a bit longer. Learn more at the link. https://bit.ly/3UqpIzM

Photo by Rachel Leah Blumenthal

04/11/2025

Five suburban standouts we’re loving these days, serving locavore French, sushi with dry-aged fish, cozy gastropub fare, and more https://bit.ly/437h4ut

04/11/2025

From delicious bites and cocktails to one-of-a-kind fan experiences, The Hub is where Boston does game day best.

From delicious bites and cocktails to one-of-a-kind fan experiences, The Hub is where Boston does game day best.

04/11/2025

Trade the Charles for the Bosphorus on a rollicking adventure this fall.

Trade the Charles for the Bosphorus on a rollicking overseas adventure.

03/11/2025

This sunset-sleek dining room and seafood-focused menu transport diners straight to the Iberian coastline. Take the crisp-skinned, flaky whole-roasted branzino: charred lemon and umami-rich XO sauce made with anchovy and presunto let the fish’s natural flavors shine—a less-is-more philosophy that runs throughout the menu. It’s exactly this kind of restraint that has the latest from the Coda Restaurant Group (SRV, Gufo) snagging national attention. Find more of this year's top restaurants at the link. https://bit.ly/479YnG5

Photo by Scott Semler

03/11/2025

Our biggest food event of the year, Taste, is this Wednesday. Get your tickets now before they sell out! https://bit.ly/2JEYAaJ

03/11/2025

A touch of South Korean soul put this raw bar, sibling to Providence must-try Oberlin, on the map after its 2023 opening. Whatever changes come with the arrival of a new chef late in 2025, expect inventive small plates, with easy-drinking sips to match. Discover five must-try New England restaurants at the link. https://bit.ly/4hEo2gn

Photo by Catherine Dzilenski