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Restaurant critic Devra First on dining out in Greater Boston, June 18 at noon
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The scoop on froyo
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Boston's best doughnuts
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See the menu at El Trago, Ole's new bar
Inman Square's Ole gets a bigger better bar.
Restaurant critic Devra First on dining out in Greater Boston, June 18 at noon
Are you hungry and looking for new dining-out options in the Boston area? Curious about what's happening with your old favorite restaurants? Chat with Boston...
Emily's Lip-Smackin' Lavender-Basil Lemonade
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Craft beer, the great democracy: A review of SAVOR 2013
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Lunch at Mei Mei Street Kitchen (Plus Their Planned Brick & Mortar Expansion!)
After trying some of Mei Mei's food at this year's Taste of the Nation event, I sought out their truck ASAP. That day they served...
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Under-the-radar excellence at Lineage
Lineage’s seafood dishes are as strong as Island Creek’s, sometimes stronger. Its service is gracious. Its cocktails are excellent. Seven years after it opened, it glides along, quiet but sure.
Bogie’s Place is a steakhouse that feels like a private party (May 29)
- Roasts and revelry at Tavern Road (May 22)
Boston Chops is more than your typical steakhouse (May 1)
- Appealing Asian tapas at Blue Dragon (April 24)
- Aria Trattoria hits the spot with homemade pasta (April 17)
- New ideas are steeped in Italian tradition at Giulia (April 10)
- Cinquecento serves Italian classics (April 3)
- Outstanding tapas on the menu at Barcelona Wine Bar (March 27)
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At Brewers Coalition, good beer and bar food
Brewers Coalition, like Rox Diner across the street, offers Newtonville neighbors more reasonably priced, familiar food. The Newtonville spot is light and inviting with a carousel pony riding high, 50 craft beers (20 on tap), and food that is surprisingly high quality.
- Beantown Taqueria serves true Tex-Mex (May 29)
- New look, menu wins at Cheng Du (May 22)
- Crispy falafel in a pita or a bowl at Amsterdam Falafelshop (May 1)
- Sweet Peach Diner tastes truly southern (April 24)
- Find Sicilian specialties at the back of Vinny’s Suprette (April 17)
- Bon Me brick and mortar gets customers in and out (April 10)
- Bolivian-Mexican mix at Que Padre (April 3)
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- Bobby Flay's burger joint keeps prices down (March 20)
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Anthony’s East Side Deli serves serious sandwiches, old school-style
Anthony's only opened on April, but it feels like it’s been in the East Arlington neighborhood for a century. Owner Anthony Masci made an effort to root his shop in the past, while keeping it current.
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Hospitality makes the Farmhouse stand out
The Farmhouse is a reminder of how much the front-of-the-house experience matters. At this point in dining, what else is going to make a farm-to-table-esque restaurant stand out?
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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