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There are already signs that the restaurant industry is feeling the effects of the latest surge in a few different ways, based on conversations with a number of restaurant owners, managers and workers in the Greater Boston area.

For those who have driven the back roads of Ireland, the discovery of an old country pub in the middle of nowhere is one of life’s great pleasures. Walking into a warm and welcoming establishment complete with fireplace, old wooden tables and a bar that’s just meant for socializing is one of those experiences that you’ll remember long after...

As the holidays approach, some towns in New England start to look like real-life snow globes: charming shops, tree-shaded lanes, welcoming restaurants and bars all getting decked out for the season. A layer of fresh snow is simply icing on the cake. Kennebunkport is one such place. This seaside village in southern Maine has one of the most attractive town…

Yes, the bakery sells its bread at supermarkets across New England, as well as at its three stores in the Boston area, plus ones in Newburyport, Massachusetts, and Freeport, Maine. But the Kittery location of When Pigs Fly is all about the pizza, and so much more besides.

Rhode Island’s largest city is considered one of the great food destinations of New England, and those in the know head to a tiny area off the beaten path that has everything from Asian fare to seafood to craft beer and ice cream

There are plenty of cult favorites among the countless restaurants and bars across the Northeast, such as the Beachcomber in Wellfleet for its strong drinks, tasty seafood and glorious views of the Atlantic Ocean and perhaps Sally’s Apizza in New Haven for its sublime tomato pie, old-school vibe and location. These and other beloved destination spots often have such...

When you see an alternative route to a U.S. highway (usually labeled “A”), chances are it’s going to be more scenic and interesting than what its faster-paced sibling has to offer. Take Route 6 on the Cape, for instance. Much of the road is basically designed to get drivers from one point to another as quickly as possible, while...

New Hampshire is a beautiful state with a lot to offer visitors and locals alike, but it sometimes gets a bad rap for what is perceived as a lack of the type of quaint town centers that its neighbors seem to have in abundance. Head west to Vermont and you’ll find such lovely little hamlets as Weston, Newfane, Grafton,...

The northwest suburbs of Boston have some terrific communities to head to for food, including Arlington, Winchester, Lexington and Burlington, though once you get beyond Route 128, you’ll start heading into such unspoiled small towns as Lincoln, Westford and Boxboro, with relatively few options for dining. Carlisle is another rural spot whose narrow, winding, wooded roads and Vermont-like village center…

It’s no secret that Vermont is a beautiful state filled with quaint little towns and stunning scenes of farmland, forests and mountains, and in a little pocket of the central part of the state, the best areas seem to get even better in some ways. The Woodstock region, which includes such spots as Quechee and Bridgewater, is quite a...

Quick, when someone mentions Cambridge, which areas do you think of first when it comes to dining out? Central Square certainly comes to mind, as do Harvard Square, Inman Square and the stretch of Massachusetts Avenue between Porter Square and Harvard. But have you ever ventured beyond Porter Square, heading toward the Arlington line? Cambridge may seem like a laid-back…

To those who are unfamiliar with the area, Braintree may be known for two things: the South Shore Plaza for shopping and the Braintree Split for traffic. But once you get beyond these two spots, you find a quiet, tight-knit community that has a lot of hidden gems when it comes to dining, and outdoor spaces as well. Braintree is…

The pandemic has led to some pretty hard decisions for people, including figuring out the safest ways to dine out, and for many, takeout and delivery seem to be relatively decent options. If takeout is what you opt to do and you find a decent enough day to sit outside, one of the best communities in the Greater Boston area…

When you hear the name “Plymouth,” what comes to mind? It may be something related to New England history — and U.S. history, for that matter — as the South Shore town by this name is where the Pilgrims arrived in 1620, which is one reason why the community is often called “America’s Hometown.” Indeed, those who are into history…

Route 24 is one of those state roads that feels more like an interstate highway, as it quickly zips people from the Boston area to places such as New Bedford, Fall River, Newport, Rhode Island, and of course, Cape Cod and the Islands. Because it is typically used as a point A to point B” road, towns just to the…

For many, summertime means heading up to the Maine coast to explore the many quaint seaside villages that extend from the New Hampshire border all the way up to Bar Harbor and beyond. And one of the most popular towns is Kennebunkport, a charming old spot that typically sees its fair share of tourists when the weather is warm.

You don’t have to go very far out of Boston to feel like you’re hours away from the city — and that certainly goes for the South Shore towns of Hingham and Hull. The two communities, which are both on the water and border each other, are about as different as can be, but they also have some common...

One of the most beautiful parts of New England begins right on Boston’s doorstep, yet so many people don’t even know much about it. Indeed, the Nashoba Valley region of the state includes some of the outer northwest suburbs of the city, making it a very short ride from Route 128, and for those who love the fall traditions...

It is no secret that Massachusetts has a lot of interesting places to visit, from the laid-back seaside towns of Provincetown and Rockport to bustling metropolitan areas such as Boston and Cambridge to the historic communities of Concord and Plymouth, the quirky Pioneer Valley cities and towns of Northampton and Amherst, and the charming mountain communities of the Berkshires including…