The Best Boston Restaurants, Things to Do, People and Politics

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Where to Eat in Greater Boston in July 2026

New and exciting restaurants to check out, plus good reasons to visit older spots.

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Inside the Berkshires’ Wellness Resort Arms Race

The region already has three luxury wellness resorts within 5 miles of each other. A fourth is on the way, and no amount of equine therapy or cold plunging is going to fix what’s coming next.

By Jamie Ducharme

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Travel

A Weekend Traveler’s Guide to New Hampshire’s Lakes Region

Whether you want to bike the fabled Kancamagus Highway, poke around a twee little town, or simply dangle your feet over a dock, this area is a slice of Americana as tempting as apple pie.

By Jonathan Soroff

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Life & Style

“Wine Doesn’t Hurt, Either”

Our intrepid society columnist reports from Boston’s swankiest affairs, including the Eat Lunch Give gathering for Women’s Lunch Place.

By Jonathan Soroff

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Arts & Entertainment

Jo-Ellen Tiberi Is Not the Banana Peel

Or maybe she is? The Real Housewives of Rhode Island cast member on truth-telling, her complicated relationship with her mother, and why she actually loves that Reddit-inspired Providence billboard.

By Catarina Amaral and Camille Dodero

Two-story house with yellow siding on the front and gray shingles on the side, featuring a large covered porch with white columns and hanging ferns. The porch has seating with cushions, and the house has a white picket fence surrounding the front yard. A brick sidewalk runs alongside the fence, and large trees provide shade around the property.

Home & Property

Nantucket by Design Celebrates 10 Years in July

The interior design event’s new tour enters private historic homes rarely seen by the public.

By Jaci Conry

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Restaurants

18 Must-Visit Restaurants in Portland, Maine

Where to find oysters, Tex-Mex, Belgian-style fries, souvlaki, and more in one of New England’s best food cities.

Modern multi-level house with dark exterior walls and metal roofs, featuring solar panels on the main roof. The house has large windows, some illuminated from inside, and a spacious glass-enclosed porch or sunroom. It is surrounded by a well-maintained lawn with outdoor seating around a fire pit, bordered by trees and open fields with distant hills under a partly cloudy sky.

Home & Property

A Berkshires Home Designed to Feel Like It Grew There

Nestled in the Berkshire Hills, this home blends Passive House principles, panoramic mountain views, and a seamless connection to the land.

By Stefanie Schwalb

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City Life

Why Do People Act Like Charlestown Is Far Away?

It’s Boston—it’s right there.

By Steve Calechman

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Restaurants

Davio’s in Chestnut Hill to Close After 13 Years

The Boston-born Italian steakhouse and Showcase SuperLux anchor will shut its doors on June 28, marking the latest closure for the multi-state chain.

By Siena Griffin

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Home & Property

A Gold Coast Estate vs. a Luxurious Suburban Townhome

It’s amazing what a few miles can do to the market. This month, we compare a restored North Shore landmark and a gated residence in Brookline.

By Jaci Conry

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Arts & Entertainment

Elin Hilderbrand’s Very Long Goodbye

Nantucket’s most synonymous resident announced her retirement in 2021, then published seven more books, sold nine to Hollywood, and kept writing by hand every morning. So why can’t the Queen of the Beach Read put down the pen?

By Alyssa Giacobbe