Cheryl Fenton

Whether you want to celebrate your favorite wizard at the grand reopening of the iconic ArtsBoston Booth in Copley Square, don your best flapper dress and hit Crane Estate for the Roaring Twenties Lawn Party, learn to sketch with an artist at Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum or the Seaport's Superette, or cook at Eataly during its Hands-On: Traditions From Sicily class, July heads out and August begins with a bang in Boston. There's plenty of fun to be had in and around the city, so here are some ideas for the best things to do this week in Boston. RECOMMENDED: Full guide to the best things to do in Boston

Whether you want to don your best flapper dress and head to a lawn party at the Roaring '20s Lawn Party at Crane Estate, watch Despicable Me 4 on the Hatch Shell, grab an Italian sausage during the Saint Agrippina Feast in the Norht End, enjoy a frozen treat at the 3rd Annual Ice Cream Social Family Day Rodeo in Dorchester, or learn to cook during a Hands-On: Traditions From Sicily class at Eataly, there's certainly no shortage of things to do in Boston this weekend. We have some ideas for the best things to do this weekend in Boston. RECOMMENDED: Full guide to the best things to do in Boston

Held annually on Patriots’ Day and claiming the spot as the oldest race of its kind in the country, the famous Boston Marathon will run all day on April 21, 2025. With over 30,000 competitors annually, it’s certainly an event you don’t want to miss. The 26.2-mile route from Hopkinton to the finish line on Boylston Street in Boston offers many options for cheering, eating, and post-race celebration (including this Marathon party at Time Out Market!) . Below, you can find the full route, its starting and finish line points, and how to watch it in-person or streaming live on TV. You can also check out our list of things to do during the Boston Marathon. If you’re competing in the race, carbo-load at one of the best restaurants in Boston. 

When your budget trumps your desire to go out, nightlife can be tough. Especially in a city known for $200 entertainment tabs. But holding court as a true college town (we’re home to more than 50 colleges and universities and about 200,000 students), there are a number of joints around Boston that cater to the 20-something set. Whether your goal is affordable drinks or late night clubbing (budget be damned), here are the best college bars in Boston. For more college-friendly spots, check out the best cheap eats in Boston and Boston’s best late night dining options. Have a few too many – Boston’s best brunch spots will have the cure. RECOMMENDED: See the full list of the best bars in Boston

Time Out loves cities. We love talking about them and guiding you to explore them and, once a year, we even rank them with help from you, our readers. The results of our annual survey—which polls city-dwellers around the world about what it’s like to live, work and play in their hometowns—give us insight into what makes a city great. Your views on current culture trends, nightlife, and the things that make you love where you live, such as green spaces and access to beaches, help us compile our global ranking of the world’s best cities and this U.S.-specific list. Below, you’ll find the top 10 places in America, along with insider info from locals on why this year is the right time to visit. Now, without further ado, the best cities in the U.S. right now.

Prepped with cheers, bottles of bubbly, and a kiss at midnight, New Year’s Eve is all about new possibilities and the excitement of what’s to come. Beyond belting out a rendition of “Auld Lang Syne,” Boston will be buzzing with activities on December 31 all poised to help you ring in the new year in style. Take in one (or all) of the unique celebrations in the city tailored to every personality. From epic parties with live music to quiet romantic dinners with a champagne toast to early kid-friendly activities, here's how to say hello to 2025. RECOMMENDED: Full guide to New Year’s Eve in Boston

Whether you ended 2024 with a feast at one of the best restaurants open on New Year's Eve in Boston or in your PJs watching the ball drop at home, getting out to greet 2025 is a wonderful way to start the new year. As you bust out the new calendar and flip the page to reveal the new year, there's fresh air to be had and plenty of ways to reflect on what's to come. Whatever you do on New Year's Day in Boston, here are a few ways to say thank you to 2024 and kick start a fresh Day 1. RECOMMENDED: Full guide to New Year’s Eve in Boston

Beacon Hill is one of the most historic neighborhoods in Boston. Its picturesque red-brick row houses, gas lanterns, and steep, narrow streets make taking a walk in the neighborhood a treat. There are also lots of hidden gems throughout like the Boston Athenæum and 1928 Beacon Hill, a restaurant always packed with locals, and the secret rooftop at the Beacon Hill Hotel. Once you’ve exhausted this tony neighborhood, find more to do around town by checking out our guides to the best restaurants in Boston, best live music in Boston, and best museums in Boston.  RECOMMENDED: Full guide to the best things to do in Boston

When the weather outside is frightful, there's nothing more delightful than a steaming mug of hot cocoa. We're not taking about a powdery packet: Boston is brimming with rich, sweet, spicy—and occasionally boozy—options for hot chocolate. With a cup of any one of these cozy drinks in your hands, not only you will feel festive and toasty, but you will also feel your fingers. Hot cocoa pairs well with strolling through the best parks in Boston or following a spin on the ice at one of the best skating rinks. If hot chocolate doesn't do enough to satisfy your sweet teeth, check out our guide to the best desserts in Boston. RECOMMENDED: Full guide to the best restaurants in Boston

The last thing you want to deal with this holiday season is a Black Friday crowd, mall parking or missing shipped packages. So forgo those follies and instead treat yourself to a fun shopping experience—that also supports local. These holiday markets are not only decked out in splendor (hello, hot cocoa and twinkle lights!), but you’ll leave knowing you supported small businesses by buying gifts that stand out from everything else under the tree. When you’re done, check out one of the many Christmas events in Boston or get some more cheer from a Boston Christmas lights display. RECOMMENDED: Full guide to Christmas in Boston

The Boston area offers many options for moviegoers, including modern multiplexes, black box-type minis and lavish old theaters. Luxury cinemas with fancy treats and massive recliner seating that mimics the coziness of home viewing has become the norm. While most people want entertainment and flock to the blockbusters, there are also exceptional spaces to seek art and enlightenment—read on for more. Of course, regular cinema nights are as important to locals as visiting one of the best live music venues in Boston. Why not start or end the evening’s entertainment in one of the best dive bars in Boston. Or, if dinner and a movie is your go-to, check out one of the most romantic restaurants in Boston. RECOMMENDED: Full guide to the best things to do in Boston

Making things easier for yourself on Thanksgiving is definitely something to be thankful for. Boston chefs and restaurants are here to help, with plenty of options for heat-and-serve holiday meals. Whether it’s a full feast or a la carte sides to supplement your spread, make sure to order Thanksgiving to-go ahead of time. Don’t want to celebrate at home? Check out the best restaurants serving Thanksgiving dinner in Boston and the best ways to celebrate Thanksgiving in Boston. Recommended: Full guide to the best restaurants in Boston

This isn't your average tea party. Chef Lydia Shire is putting her signature twist on high tea, blending unexpected flavors, luxe ingredients, and serious culinary creativity for one bold evening at Scampo on Aug. 4 from 6-9pm. Join Chef Shire and Chef Sarah Tibbetts for An Evening of Culinary Excellence—a bold and unexpected event inside the iconic Liberty Hotel during which you'll sip, snack, and celebrate culinary innovation while getting an exclusive introduction to Adamance Purée and Sosa ingredients—two globally renowned brands used by top chefs around the world. Expect imaginative cocktails, tea-time bites, indulgent desserts, and a few delicious surprises.

Calling all flappers and dandies. Grab your pearls and bowlers for a 1920s style picnic as the Roaring Twenties Lawn Party returns for its 11th year to Castle Hill on Crane Estate in Ipswich. Held on Aug. 2 and 3 and presented by Boston Swing Central and The Trustees of Reservations with the theme of Reimagine the Jazz Age, this two-day lawn party is a celebration of all things vintage. Attracting thousands in Gatsby-esque apparel, this retro picnic features live music and dancing, performances, lawn games, a pie-eating contest, a vintage faire, Vintage Girl Photography, a Charleston Contest, a Poetry Brothel, Dances by Isadora, Florence’s Fashion Stroll, and more — all set on the lavish swoon-worthy grounds of the Crane Estate. Explore the formal gardens with 1920s jazz in the air, stroll the antique auto show, march in a suffragette parade, take a dance lesson, and enjoy a drink at the Bootlegger’s Garden featuring Mill River Winery, 1634 Meadery, and True North Ales. Guests can pre-order a picnic or visit one of the onsite vendors or experience afternoon tea in the Italian Garden for sandwiches, sweets, and teas while overlooking the formal garden. There is also a chance to book a mansion tour given by a “Crane family servant” in 1929, as well as enjoy “Reimagining the Jazz Age: A discussion of race, social justice, inclusivity, and vintage culture,” a program designed to reimagine a better, more inclusive 2020s for everyone. Vintage attire is suggested but not required. R

On Aug. 3 from 1-6 pm, Dorchester's Rev. Loesch Wainwright Park transforms into the Wild West during a family day full of fun, flavors, and festival vibes (come in your finest cowboy hats and boots). The 3rd Annual Ice Cream Social Family Day Rodeo riding into town and will be serving up scoops. This year, there will be live entertainment, interactive games, creative vendors, and plenty of community resources.

The Boston French Film Festival returns to the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA), with a hand-picked lineup of the year's most lauded Gallic cinema, ranging from stirring dramas to star-studded comedies through August 24. The festival continues this week with the New England premiere of Night Call (La nuit se traîne) on Aug. 1 at 7pm; Three Friends, Emmanuel Mouret’s bittersweet comedy about love, infidelity, and emotional entanglement among a trio of women on Aug. 2 at 11am; and When Fall Is Coming (Quand vient l’automne) on Aug. 2 at 2:30pm. Holy Cow brings charm to the lineup on Aug. 3 at 11am with a tale about a teenage cheesemaker chasing a contest prize, and Alexandre de La Patellière and Matthieu Delaporte’s new adaptation of The Count of Monte Cristo reminds us on Aug. 3 at 1:30pm that French cinema, like the country’s literature, still revels in grand tales of betrayal, justice, and revenge.

Watch a movie under the stars during Free Friday Flicks at the Esplanade Hatch Shell. Despicable Me 4 hits the (very) big screen on Aug. 1 (the season continues throughout the month with Sonic 3 on Aug. 8, Captain America: Brave New World on Aug. 15, and a Wicked Sing-A-Long on Aug. 22). All of this film fun is free and part of the DCR Movies in the Parks series that brings free outdoor cinema to audiences during the summer almost every night of the week. Movies begin at sundown.

Next stop in your summer plans? Sicily. Eataly's latest regional menu highlights and indulges in the fresh cuisine showcasing the island's produce, from eggplants and tomatoes to pistachios and citrus, plus the bounty of seafood fished right off the coast. Aside from the menu, you can dive deeper into the area’s traditions at Hands-On: Traditions From Sicily class workshop on Aug. 2. From noon-2pm you’ll get your hands messy, as their Scuola Chef guides you through preparing two Southern Italian dishes - Pasta alla Norma and Canoli, with Eataly kitchen ingredients. In this class, you’ll learn about the traditions and culture of southern Italy, observe noted techniques for each dish, and enjoy a menu featuring antipasto, welcome wine, and your own finished dishes alongside a wine pairing.

SIDE Presents, the arts and production agency known for creating art events for the community, presents Summer Sketch at the Superette in the Seaport. Held every other Tuesday from 5-7pm (this is one of the lucky weeks - it’s on July 29), these two-hour sketching classes are hosted by local artist Lee "SOEMS" (and occasional guests stars). You’ll be guided through fun and easy drawing exercises alongside local live music and beats. It’s free to attend, but registration is required. You’ll be given all the art supplies you’ll need. Just bring your creativity, whether you’re a mini Matisse or a Picasso protégé. 

Start off the eagerly awaited Italian feast season on the last day of July, as the celebration of Saint Agrippina takes over the North End's neighborhood streets through Aug. 3. The celebration begins with an opening ceremony at 7pm on July 31, followed by the procession of Saint Agrippina led by the children of the Saint Agrippina Society at 7:30pm. Stay for live music throughout the night, as well as Italian sweets and savories for sale, such as fresh shellfish, sausage peppers and onions, arancini, pasta, fried calamari, and cannoli.

On July 31 from 6-8pm, you can immerse yourself in the nuances of Ming Fay's Edge of the Garden exhibit at Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum and nurture your own creativity as you create art in response to prompts throughout live sketching with Polly Thayer Starr Visiting Studio artist Yuko Okabe, inspired by Fay's fantastical sculptures and drawings. You’ll draw in Hostetter Gallery, so space is limited (don’t worry - there’s another one on Aug. 21). All materials will be provided, and no prior drawing experience is required.

The Graham Gund-designed ArtsBoston Booth in Copley Square reopens from 11am-3pm on July 31 with a Harry Potter birthday bash and exclusive in-person-only ticket deals on the upcoming six-time Tony-winning play "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" at the Emerson Colonial Theatre. Come to enjoy free cupcakes, Hogwarts games, music, giveaways, and more, and grab discount tickets to the show (Nov. 9-Dec. 20, 2026) while previewing the newly reactivated ArtsBoston Copley Booth, part of the renovation of Copley Square park. The film's special-effects-enhanced story picks up where the last Harry Potter story left off, with Harry—now a Ministry of Magic official—and his son Albus navigating family legacy, friendships, and the weight of the past.

The locally grown alternative rock band, the Pixies, are giving Boston two special nights of music. They'll perform with with guest Momma on July 18  and July 19 at 8pm with guest Kurt Vile + The Violators at the MGM Music Hall at Fenway Park.

Calling all Boston thrift lovers. Now’s your chance to shop someone else’s closet on July 26 from 1-4pm, as Style Exchange presents its first neighborhood-style outdoor event - Southie Thrift Market Pop-up. A Second Bloom event, the parking lot of Native Sun Cannabis Medical & Recreational Dispensary will be packed with racks and racks of second hand clothing.

Did a Southie seafood shack win the food world’s Oscar equivalent? Yes, it did—and we’re not mad about it! The James Beard Foundation handed out its highly coveted culinary awards in a splashy Chicago gala on Monday, June 16, and while the three Greater Boston finalists for the Restaurant and Chef Awards (Sarma’s Cassie Piuma for Outstanding Chef, Merai for Best New Bar, and Urban Hearth’s Erin Miller for Best Chef: Northeast) were sadly passed over, one unexpected local spot emerged victoriously. RECOMMENDED: 18 best seafood restaurants in Boston, from fresh raw bars to fancy fish jointsLast night might have been a complete shut out for Beantown’s dining scene, but Sullivan’s Castle Island in South Boston was happy to shoulder the burden as one of six restaurants awarded the annual America's Classics designation back in February. And anyone who has stood in the long line on opening day (typically after February school break) will agree the award is well-deserved for the seasonal spot—lovingly referred to as Sully's by locals—which has been a Boston institution since 1951, when Dan Sullivan, Sr. first opened it as a hot-dog stand. It's operated continuously by four generations of the Sullivan family ever since. As written by the James Beard Foundation on its award site, “Every Bostonian has a story about Sully’s—whether from working there after school as teenagers, having their sports team or fundraiser supported by Sully’s, taking their children for some crinkle cuts like th

It’s a mystery why a board game that revolves around a macabre murder became such a hit with families, but Clue has had a stranglehold on audiences from the get-go. Using cards, clues and cunning, the detective game born in 1943 out of boredom during WWII air-raid blackouts has remained a family-friendly sensation all these years. Now, the classic whodunnit comes to life as an interactive and immersive experience in Boston. (Yes, you can dress in character.) As a fan of the game since my dad first dragged out his childhood set to play with me in the ‘80s, I was excited to hit the bricks with my friend for some sleuthing when “Clue: A Walking Mystery” debuted in Boston on June 27. With the green light from Hasbro, award-winning interactive game designers The Wild Optimists and Right Angle Entertainment first launched the event in Chicago, with more cities in planning. It invites armchair sleuths to hit the streets to cosplay as descendents of the original characters—Mayor Green, Colonel Mustard, Solicitor Peacock, Professor Plum, Miss Scarlett and Chef White—to solve the grizzly murder of Mr. Boddy Black, the game’s fictitious victim. The 75-year-old case may have gone cold, but thanks to clues scattered throughout the city, you can be hot on the trail of a murderer. Photograph: Cheryl Fenton Our adventure begins just off the Freedom Trail, by the North End Bakery counter inside the bustling Quincy Market, as two butlers describe the tale and the familiar task at hand: We mu

Boston has a new option for cruise vacations with itineraries to visit our northern neighbors during prime leaf-peeping season. Princess Cruises has sailed into town for its maiden Boston season, beginning July 14, with exciting east coast excursions planned through early October around New England, Canada and Greenland. In the wake of introducing a Northern Lights voyage to west coast travelers, the iconic cruise company is now sailing out of Flynn Cruiseport Boston with the Emerald Princess. The 3,080-guest cruise ship offers well-appointed staterooms, world-class dining voted one of the best choices for food lovers by Food & Wine magazine, award-winning casinos and entertainment, luxurious spas and tons of on-board activities and experiences. Photograph: Courtesy Princess CruisesA mini suite on the Emerald Princess vessel Ten available routes from Boston range in length from seven to 17 days. Hop aboard to enjoy all that scenic New England and Canada have to offer—from colonial history to striking lighthouses and quaint seaside villages ready to serve you some fresh seafood.  In August, you can knock a visit to the world's largest island off your bucket list with three port stops in Greenland to see its stunning landscapes and magnificent fjords. As fall creeps in, Emerald Princess also has vantage points on the most glorious foliage as it sails along forested areas in the northeast, rich in the brilliant shades of autumn red, orange and gold.   Boston-based Emerald Prin

While lobster rolls, Boston Baked Beans, and Boston Crème Pie usually take centerstage as notable noshes for our city, there’s another dish that’s drawing attention from diners in Boston.  According to research done by Clever Real Estate, some might be surprised that Boston is the third-best pizza city in America, with a near perfect overall pizza score of 99 out of 100. To decide who made the grade for this cheezy award, the data team at Clever Real Estate analyzed a multitude of metrics, including pizza “reputation” gained from a survey of 1,000 Americans, average Yelp rating for pizza restaurants, average pizza prices, and more. Boston lost out to Denver and Buffalo, N.Y., which are in spots one and two respectively. With 12.3 pizza restaurants per 100,000 residents (a far cry from the lowest on the list – Dallas which has the fewest pizza restaurants, with just 2.7), Boston is poised with options for great pies. According to the data, we have 46 percent more than the typical city's rate of 8.4 per 100,000 residents. These spots deliver (pun intended), boasting an average Yelp rating of 3.81 out of 5 stars. And Boston is willing to pay - A large cheese pizza in Boston costs $19.65 on average, while a large pepperoni pizza averages $23.05. Boston also scored an 88 out of 100 in the pizza passion metric, based on how often locals search the web for pizza-related terms (e.g., "pizza near me," "pizza delivery," "pan pizza," etc.). That's 22 percent higher than the average city

  While the Oscars and Golden Globes usually vie for our attention this time of year, there is another award season upon us. And it’s one that occasionally trades red carpets for white table cloths. The James Beard Foundation semifinalist list was recently released, recognizing the year’s best restaurants and chefs from around the country and across a respected list of 11 categories. While all of the New England states are represented within the semifinalist list with Connecticut the only one represented in the Outstanding Chef category (congrats to Renee Touponce of Mystic’s The Port of Call), there are plenty of Massachusetts chefs up for Best Chef Northeast. The semi-finalists for Best Chef Northeast include: Tracy Chang, Pagu, CambridgeJohn daSilva, Chickadee, BostonConor Dennehy, Tallula, CambridgePatricia Estorino, Gustazo Cuban Kitchen & Bar, CambridgeCecelia Lizotte, Suya Joint, BostonLaurence Louie, Rubato, QuincyRachel Miller, Nightshade Noodle Bar, Lynn For those not in the know, The James Beard Awards are among the nation’s most prestigious culinary honors, honoring those “who are creating exceptional food, food media content, and better food systems, while demonstrating a commitment to racial and gender equity, community, sustainability, and a culture where all can thrive.” When deciding on the Chef Awards, they choose those in the kitchen who celebrate excellence across a range of experiences, from fine-dining establishments to casual gems, and emerging talents

The season of smooch is upon us and, if you’re scrambling to find a romantic place to have Valentine’s Day dinner with your love, according to Yelp, you don’t have to look very far. Just take them to Sorellina in Boston, which just snagged the No. 10 spot on the site’s Top 100 Most Romantic Restaurants in the U.S. Located in the heart of historic Copley Square, chef/owner Jamie Mammano’s Italian-Mediterranean inspired restaurant was the only Massachusetts restaurant to get shown any love on the list (the only other New England locale mentioned was Providence’s Los Andes Restaurant at No. 36).  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sorellina (@sorellinaboston) Just in time for Valentine’s Day celebrations, Yelp identified restaurants with a large concentration of reviews mentioning the love language that makes our hearts swoon - words and phrases such as "romantic," "date night" and "Valentine.” The site then ranked those spots using a number of factors including the total volume and ratings of reviews with those keywords. And so the love list was born.  Yelpers definitely know a beauty when they see one. Magical and mysterious, the warm-modern design at Sorellina is entwined with the glow of the back wall mural and the floor-to-ceiling windows for a visually stunning combo. Soft leather chairs to sink into, candles flickering on the table and a floating panel ceiling with intimate low lighting all work in harmony to set the mood. Add in the classic I

Adjacent to The Connector located in Winthrop Center, a 691-foot mixed-use tower with the moniker of Downtown Boston’s newest urban "living room," The Lineup food hall just opened on January 17. While the spot houses five quick-serve culinary delights, don’t go opening your dinner reservation app too soon. These eateries are only open during the week from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Photograph: Courtesy Brian Samuels The brainchild of Michelin-starred Chef and Restaurateur John Fraser (of NYC’s Dovetail and now-closed Nix fame), The Lineup is his first-ever food hall concept and it’s one for the 9-to-5 daily grinders (although it is missing a sub shop). "The JF Restaurants team is thrilled to team up with Millennium Partners to launch our first ever food hall in the heart of Downtown Boston at The Connector," he said in a press release. “We look forward to welcoming the Boston community to discover this new epicurean destination whether you're looking to dine in or simply place an order for pick up."While convenience is definitely on the menu (the hall’s restaurants are all fast-casual for those looking for quick lunch options), you can also look forward to exploring five one-of-a-kind concept restaurants, ranging from 3.5-ounce smash burgers at Big Grin and Neapolitan wood-fired pizzas at Gatto Pazzo (check out their signature pie with golden yellow tomato vodka sauce and citrus-marinated shrimp) to vegetarian Mexi-Cali street food at Ariana (the pizza box of vegetarian nachos will

While you typically visit museums with hands in pocket, there’s a new art exhibition hall coming to Boston that’s challenging that pesky “look but don’t touch” concept.  WNDR Museum Boston is an unparalleled immersive art and technology experience opening in Boston's Downtown Crossing on February 1. The 17,000-square-foot museum redefines the traditional museum, with most of the art focused on physical movement interaction. Translation? Instead of standing idle, you’re actually encouraged to engage with artworks and multi-sensory installations created by cutting edge artists, collectives, technologists, designers, and makers. This multi-dimensional journey was voted one of the best 10 immersive experiences in the U.S. to check out right now by Time Out.  Photograph: Courtesy Ken Schluchtmann   With more than 20 exhibits, WNDR Museum Boston will also be home to localized versions of popular exhibits found at its flagship Chicago location, alongside pieces by internationally acclaimed artists including Yayoi Kusama’s Let’s Survive Forever. Considered one of her masterpieces, the installation features stainless steel balls suspended from the ceiling and arranged on the floor of the Infinity Room; an enclosed column within the room offers yet another mirrored environment accessible through peepholes. A sense of infinity is offered through the play of reflections between the circular shapes and surrounding mirrors on the room’s walls. “At WNDR Museum, we are committed to breakin

The City of Boston is definitely an OG tea spiller. And, on December 16, the city is poised to celebrate the 250th anniversary of when its colonists showed intolerance to tyranny by tossing all the tea into the Harbor to defy British rule. This is known as the Boston Tea Party of 1773. The commemorations this year will feature unprecedented levels of collaboration between organizations across Boston and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, culminating in a grand-scale, live reenactment of the Boston Tea Party on December 16, 2023. What was the Boston Tea Party? If you’re late to the history lesson party, here’s a breakdown of the famous local event. This political protest took place at Griffin’s Wharf in Boston on December 16, 1773, when angry colonists showed their frustration with Britain’s “taxation without representation” by dumping 342 chests of tea into the harbor. The tea was imported by the British East India Company, a massive British corporation founded under Queen Elizabeth I that would have given today’s tech giants like Google, Apple, or Amazon a run for their money as one of history’s biggest, most dominant. This event rallied the patriots to begin their fight for eventual independence from Britain. Are there any informational events about or re-enactments of the Boston Tea Party? A full evening of reenactments will play out on December 16 across Boston at several historic locations.  Starting off, Faneuil Hall & The Boston Tea Party: A Protest in Principle takes

Colonial Sons of Liberty were clearly the literal OGs of spilling the tea, thanks to dumping British tea into the Boston Harbor to protest in 1773. And, on December 16, you can help celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Boston Tea Party with your own cup of fragrant tea and delicious treats overlooking the city’s waters. Celebrate and relive the Boston Tea Party’s spirit (minus the tossing of the tea) with a Grand Afternoon Tea at the Boston Harbor Hotel during December. Held at the hotel’s waterfront restaurant, Rowes Wharf Sea Grille, you can raise a cup with pinkies up on Thursdays through Sundays throughout the month from 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm with exquisite teas, champagne, and decadent bites.  Teapots are steeping with your choice of black, green, oolong, white, or rooibos herbal teas, as you take your seat among awe-inspiring Boston Harbor views and await a feast fit for a king (but not one that taxes without representation, of course).  Simple tea sandwiches often seen at traditional afternoon teas give way to special savories on tiered displays, including Ostrea Caviar, Rosti Potato, Toast Points, Chive Crêpes with Crème Fraîche; Maine Lobster Popovers with White Truffle Sabayon; A5 Wagyu Hand Chopped Steak Tartare with Dijon, Capers, Kewpie, and Aged Pecorino Romano; and Hudson Valley Foie Gras Toast with Quince Butter on Hi Rise Potato Bread with Sauterne Geleé.  While sipping on Moët & Chandon Impérial Rosé Brut Champagne, you’ll finish up with decadent sweets, such

Now that December is upon us, it’s time to kick it into high gear for the holidays. And with that comes the ever-daunting gift list. Panic not - Boston’s thriving holiday market scene once again comes to the rescue, as the Boston Women's Market takes over Quincy Market this weekend in Boston. What is the Boston Women’s Market? Courtesy Founded by Africa Rubio Pastor and Cara Loffredo to support local makers and artists, the holiday market is bringing together more than 40 women-owned businesses (many of them LGBTQ+ and minority-owned as well) with unique
 products ranging from hand-crafted jewelry and pet accessories to stationery and handmade body care. While the market saw its first shoppers in 2017 with past locations at Harpoon Brewery, Time Out Market, Union Square, and The Speedway, this is the first time it's been held at iconic Quincy Market. What can I buy at the holiday market? Located over the two floors of Quincy Market, wares rotate every week, so each time you shop you’ll find a new business to support. The market offers unique home goods and decor, ceramics, accessories, jewelry, pet goods, gourmet treats, and more. A few of the vendors include illustrations and dog bandanas at Slobber Threads, hand-sewn journals and sketchbooks at Lend a Hand Designs, jewelry inspired by New England's natural beauty from Just Rosy, French macarons from Mariela's Sweets, and body care from JB Artisans Soaps. What about food and drink at the Boston Women’s Market? Whether you

When it comes to one of Somerville’s most beloved eateries in Davis Square, everything's coming up roses. After being purchased by Bindaas Restaurant Group in June 2023 and hosting its last service on October 1, the beloved Rosebud Kitchen & Bar is finally reopening on December 1, with both a new concept and some old favorites.  Respecting its place as a neighborhood landmark since 1941 and coveted listing on the National Register of Historic Places since 1999, not much inside Rosebud feels changed. You’ll still find its black and red leather booths and weathered wood paneling that are tell tale signs of a classic diner vibe. But the newest incarnation of Rosebud features the food of Chef Keith Sarasin, a founder of the New Hampshire "Farm to Table" movement, who will be introducing knowledge gained from his study of Indian food and culture for the past two decades.   While the new owners have dropped the “American” in the name Rosebud American Kitchen & Bar, they aren’t planning on dropping some of the American classics the diner has been known for for generations. The regional comfort food that evokes nostalgia still remains -  bacon cheeseburgers with American cheese and applewood smoked bacon, mac 'n cheese with buttery Ritz Cracker crust, French toast, buttermilk pancakes and eggs, and hot dogs.   Courtesy   But now, you can customize the mac 'n cheese with creamy Chicken Tikka or garnish your dog with Indian vegetable chili, cilantro, and red onion. You’ll also find I