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Review: Fenway Mexican restaurant Barrio Cantina lacks sizzle ( Globe 06/18/2013 6:00 PM )
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Prospective marijuana purveyors urge Mass. to ensure applicants have sufficient cash ( 06/18/2013 6:49 PM )
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Clipboard: An end to hospital CEO bonuses? ( 06/18/2013 10:40 AM )
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'Bad things can happen': Explaining experimental surgery to children ( 06/17/2013 11:16 AM )
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Starbucks set to post calorie counts ( 06/18/2013 3:13 PM )
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25 Most Stylish Bostonians of '13
Artists, entrepreneurs, an activist, and an actress all made the Globe's eighth annual list of tastemakers.
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Spotted in Boston
Capturing the faces and places that make up Boston's vibrant nightlife scene.
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Dinner With Cupid
Want to enjoy a meal and maybe meet the man or woman of your dreams? Let the Globe Magazine play matchmaker. Hey, we'll even pick up the tab.
Blogs
Gene's Flatbread Cafe will open in Boston
Authentic Xian cuisine comes to Downtown Crossing.
Chat Wednesday at noon!
<a href="http://www.coveritlive.com/mobile.php/option=com_mobile/task=viewaltcast/altcast_code=c36d297772" >Miss Conduct on etiquette -- June 19 at noon</a>...
Dinner With Cupid: On the clock
Two daters both show up before the time set for their meeting. Does this synchronicity mean they'll both want to stay a while, or will they both want to walk out early
Craft beer, the great democracy: A review of SAVOR 2013
The following is a guest post from John Karalis, who attended Savor 2013, the craft beer and food experience held in New York City...
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...
Rockin' the Ruckus
Yet another #YearOfNoFear goal ticked off the list this weekend: tackling an obstacle course race. The race? Ruckus Boston. Let me just start out by...
We're happy free confused and lonely at the same time
At 1 on Wednesday. Meredith Goldstein on love and relationships -- June 19 at 1 p.m....
'Bling Ring' star Katie Chang chats the Blackhawks, Kardashians, and breaking into Elton John's house
We were pretty stoked when we heard Sofia Coppola was directing "The Bling Ring," a flick based on the series of Hollywood Hills burglaries...
Jewelry markdowns at Folklorica
Folklorica is running a storewide sale through July 31st. Jewelry from Alexis Bittar (pictured), Jane Diaz, Patricia Locke, Mikal Winn, Chan Luu, and others is...
Reprogramming the city
Cities are inherently nostalgic places. Times and technology change fast, littering city streets with relics: payphones, parking meters, horse stands that no one uses...
You may not like chardonnay, but you'll love chablis
The instant a wine professional hears this from a customer: "I don't like chardonnay, too buttery, too much oak," it's the perfect opportunity to introduce...
These 15-year-old are excluding a long-time friend
Hello Barbara, \Longtime fan, first time writer! My daughter is 15 and has a tight...
"Bessie's Birthday Bash," Acton, June 29-30
For 31 years, Bessie, a big green dinosaur, has sat on the front lawn of the Discovery Museums where she's greeted hundreds of kids and...
Starbucks set to post calorie counts
If you head into your local Starbucks next Tuesday, you’ll see calorie counts listed on the menu boards -- and may be shocked to see just ho ...
Rock-a-thon for Boston Children’s Hospital
By Loren Savini Thos. Moser Cabinetmakers is giving back, and you can help. The first-ever “Rock-a-thon,” a fund-raiser to benefit Boston Children’s Hospital, starts...
Forest winners and losers in changing climate
By Doug Struck Globe correspondent Federal officials are increasingly alarmed by the toll of climate change on the nation’s forests, as vast tracts of the...
Rain Rain Go Away?
By Carol Stocker I will be on line live Friday, June 14, 1-2 p.m. to answer your gardening questions. Actually, all this rain is good...
Boston vs. Chicago: Nom to the death
The Bruins and Blackhawks may be keeping their Stanley Cup tango to the rink, but we’re calling in our tastebuds for an epic battle of the eats between our fair city and theirs.
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How many times a year should we see the dentist?
The thought of finding a cavity is chilling, and the drilling sound makes us cringe. How often do we really have to endure?
Your brain on yoga
Exercise has long been hailed as an elixir for the brain, to boost your mood, improve learning, and ward off memory loss. But new study suggests that yoga provides a bigger mental boost than running.
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Dishing
Paul Wahlberg's orecchiette with sausage and greens
The Alma Nova owner and chef's specialty dish of orecchiette with crumbled pork sausages and greens can easily become one of yours too.
Cookout companions: Summer-inspired sides
No feast would be complete with some stellar side dishes. Here are some of our favorite warm weather friendly dinnertime accompaniments, perfect for your next backyard barbecue or picnic!
- Grill guide Fire it up! Recipes, menu ideas, tips, and more
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'Top Chef' winner Kristen Kish chatted with readers
The Boston-based chef cooked her way to the top on "Top Chef Seattle" on Bravo. She was named chef de cuisine at Menton in March by owner Barbara Lynch.
Relationships/Weddings
After the Altar: Alicia & Kasim
We highlight a married couple who will bravely share their challenges, triumphs, and secrets to wedded bliss. Boston.com, meet Alicia and Kasim who wed two years ago.
When should a couple's parents meet?
So, when should an engaged couple's parents meet? Would it be too late to make the introduction at the wedding? Is it rare for parents to not meet before the wedding?
Would you take the plunge in a $129 wedding dress?
The big box retailer launched a new collection of bridal and custom bridesmaid dresses at easy-to-stomach prices under the label TEVOLIO.
Wedding do or don't?: Including your furry friend
While it can be a little tricky to incorporate dogs into the wedding itself, our Blissfully Inspired bloggers found the perfect moment to include man's best friend on your special day.
Fashion/Style
'Bling Ring' star Katie Chang on sharing the spotlight and breaking into Elton John's house
The Chicago-bred newcomer and star of Sofia Coppola's latest flick stopped in Boston at end of her press tour and chatted with us about her high fashion-focused film debut.
Massachusetts-based fashion startups
Some local startups are handing almost everything but the needle and thread over to shoppers by giving them more customizable products, some are gearing up to save the world, and others are coming up with little tricks to make life easier. Take a look at the next generation of Massachusetts-based fashion startups.
Fashion world applauds de la Renta and Clinton
The big winners at the Council of Fashion Designers of America awards on Monday night were designers Proenza Schouler, Thom Browne, and Phillip Lim, but the crowd seemed to have the most love for Hillary Rodham Clinton who presented the night's Founder’s Award to Oscar de la Renta.
House & Home
How to make any small room seem bigger
Get more from a small space by fooling the eye, maximizing its use and taking advantage of space-saving furniture.
Build your own wooden deck chair -- for $10!
The days of old iron patio furniture are behind us. We're all about going green and reclaiming materials for new purposes! If you've got access to pallet wood and basic power tools (and the skills to use them), this project shouldn't take longer than an afternoon.
A beginner's guide to antiques
If you've been considering adding an antique piece or two to your home but are not sure where to begin, this mini guide covers the basics, from what makes an antique an antique to how to spot a great piece.
A Boston kitchen and bath go from dreary to darling
See how a $25,000 renovation budget gave 2 outdated spaces in a small city apartment a brand-new look.
Steep your rental in color -- without painting the walls
Even if your landlord has a strict no-painting policy, or you know you will be moving before long, you can still have a home that is vibrantly colorful. Check out these ideas and inspiration to fill every room in your home with rental-friendly color.
Health & Wellness
Work it out, Boston: Pilates PLUS
A look at Studio Empower in Newton Center, which practices the Lagree method that combines cardio, pilates, and strength training.
Trying to shake off a bad mood? Try a happy song
Music can affect how you feel, and now a new study finds that listening to a happy song to boost your mood can help you do just that.
Weekly challenge: sanitize your handbag
File it high on the list of yuck factors: Purses -- especially their handles -- have up 10 times the level of germs than the average toilet seat. What to do.
Your smiling dogs
Do you have a happy dog? Show us your dog smiling!
Pug owner from Acton, writes "This is Zelda! She is a perfect pug."
Would you hire a pet psychic?
kargiver writes, "I'd never even consider that. First of all, they can say anything! What's your pet gonna do, correct them?"