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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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Review: Idle Hands Triplication
Second of three reviews this week of locally made tripels Triplication, the new beer from Idle Hands Craft Brewery in Everett, is a major success....

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Tatte Bakery & Cafe Now Open in Kendall
Tatte Bakery & Cafe, best known for their cookies and cakes, recently opened up their second location in Kendall Square just last week. Just like...

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First Printer serves comfort food that plays to type
First Printer isn’t stylized or self-conscious. It’s a place for everyone in Harvard Square, not just hipster cool kids or the stylish set. The food follows in the same vein. Dining Out
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Clio celebrates 15 years of adventurousness (April 18)
- Moko and Fuji at Kendall fill sushi gaps (April 11)
JM Curley is serious about fun (April 4)
- In Providence, two favorites shine (March 28)
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Howling Wolf sends smoking hot fajitas to the table
The taqueria offers plenty of charm, with huge servings of fresh food at reasonable prices. The place is just a little smoky.
- At Suya Joint, Nigerian cuisine comes to Roslindale Square (April 25)
- Traditional dishes shine at Asian Gourmet (April 18)
- At Darul Kabab, Biryani meets burgers (April 11)
- Thai North has a hidden, sublime menu (April 4)
- Dosa is a temple of Indian vegetarian cuisine (March 28)
- Ecco Pizzeria offers specialty pizzas (March 21)
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House of Kabab has Persian cuisine for grown-ups, burgers for kids
Lexington's Sizzling House of Kabab is Persian, with some Turkish dishes because owner Farhad Salemi’s mother is a Turk from Azerbaijan, and Middle Eastern specialties because they’re popular. All the meat is halal.
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Dining Out | Cambridge

Patricia Yeo's Moksa offers big flavor, some of the time
Patricia Yeo and Om owner Solmon Chowdhury opened Moksa in March. People were excited for the kind of food — bright, full of contrasts — Yeo can make under the right set of conditions.
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Features


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.


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.


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 Bostons 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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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.











