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An Eastie ‘Pub' With Great Grub, From Pizza to Pasta to Steak Tips
It’s no secret that heading south of Boston will bring you to bar pizza country, while heading north of the city will get you into areas known for roast beef sandwiches. But the cities, towns and neighborhoods immediately north of Boston also have a common thread of another kind. Hidden among the densely populated residential areas are local watering...
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In Defense of the Greater Boston Food Scene
Let’s be honest: There are better food cities in the United States than Boston. But to drop it all the way to last place? I’m sorry, but some of us got pretty ripped by this take from blogger Matthew Yglesias who, living in Washington, D.C., may not know what “ripped” means, but here’s a hint to those who aren’t...
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Small But Mighty-Good Burgers at Little Joint in Providence's ‘Little Italy'
New England is home to several Italian neighborhoods with outstanding restaurants and food shops. There are smaller sections in places like South Medford and New Haven and full-blown multi-block areas like Boston’s North End and the Federal Hill section of Providence. The North End and Federal Hill aren’t only about Italian places, however, especially over the past few years,...
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One of the Best Places to Get Square Pizza ‘Round Boston
There are many different styles of pizza, and one type that is cooked in a pan sometimes brings to mind meals from days past – though perhaps meals that were memorable in a not-so-good way. Indeed, the rectangular slices of Sicilian pizza or bakery pizza that can be found here and there in the Boston area and elsewhere in Massachusetts…
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Tres Bien! This Out-of-the-Way Cafe Offers Tremendous French Food
For many, Labor Day means one final visit to Cape Cod before putting away the swimsuits and beach chairs, but locals (and those in the know) see it in another way — the start of one of the best stretches of the year to be on this beautiful peninsula south of Boston. The Cape becomes even more special when the…
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This New Spot Has Some of the Boston Area's Best Thai Food (at Great Prices)
The little grocery store within BoonNoon Market is great for those looking for a quick snack or doing some cooking at home, but for many, the main draw here is the restaurant, which may soon lose its status as a hidden gem.
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A Vt. Farmstand Where the View Is as Good as the Cheese and Maple Syrup
New England has no shortage of delicious locally sourced food items, and Vermont tends to lead the way. There are endless options for cheese, maple syrup, meats, breads, beer and more, and when driving through the Green Mountain State, it really isn’t that difficult to find them. Roadside farmstands, neighborhood convenience stores and even gas stations are stocked with...
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Beachside Dining? Open Off Season? This Cape Cod Restaurant Has It All
Cape Cod has no shortage of restaurants, but there’s a sweet spot that’s hard to land in. A lot of the more popular ones are not by the water, and many of those that are on the water are seasonal spots. Finding a beachside restaurant on the Cape that’s open year-round, frequented mainly by locals, is right by the...
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Beer Lovers Won't Find a Better Spot in New England Than in Downtown Worcester
What exactly is Armsby Abbey? It may be best to put the labels aside and see it for what it is — one of the most interesting places to dine and drink within an hour of Boston.
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A Tiny Noodle Bar Brings Big Flavors in Southern Maine
Southern Maine is immensely appealing. Nearly every coastal city and town between the New Hampshire border and Portland has something to offer, and hidden away among the bustling communities of York Beach, Ogunquit, Kennebunkport and Old Orchard Beach are little hideaways that often get overlooked by visitors. There are old-fashioned fishing villages (Cape Porpoise), exclusive beachfront neighborhoods (Biddeford Pool),...
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Best of the Wurst: Eat Like You're in Northern Europe on the South Shore
Nearly every kind of cuisine can be found in the Greater Boston area, but some kinds of food can be tougher to find than others. But it’s at Flanders Field in Hanover — one of the largest hidden gems you’ll come across in the Boston area’s food scene.
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Visit a Pub by the River a Short Drive From Boston (Just Not the Charles)
The Greater Boston area has no shortage of traditional Irish pubs, but very few of them have water views like so many of their fellow drinking spots in Ireland. A quick drive from downtown Boston will actually bring you to such a place, however.
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The Ultimate Road Trip Restaurant in a Surprising Part of New England
While it’s true that there are endless stretches of unspoiled land in the Western United States, some of the most remote parts of the country can also be found in New England. Popular local back countries include Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom, the North Maine Woods and the Pemigewasset Wilderness in New Hampshire. You might not think that southern New England...
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This Hidden Cape Cod Café Is a Nature Lover's Dream Among Gardens and Woodlands
It’s no secret that Cape Cod is home to a number of very popular restaurants, especially as the weather gets warmer and tourists escaping from the heat flock in, but hitting the backroads of this beautiful peninsula will also lead you to some great hidden gems that feel far, far away from the bustling streets of Hyannis, Falmouth and...
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Road Trip to a Rustic Mass. Brewery for an Extraordinary New England IPA and More
In some ways, breweries have become the modern-day public houses where people go for food, drink and socializing with friends and strangers alike. Many become the focal point of their neighborhoods, their towns and even their cities. They also tend to be full of atmosphere – many are found in old mill buildings, warehouses and, in the case of a…
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Taso's Euro Café in Norwood, Mass. Gives New Meaning to Airport Dining
If you love Greek food, Taso’s Euro Cafe in Norwood is a beloved spot that pretty much defines the term “hidden gem.”
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Where You'll Find (Arguably) The Best Bar Pizza on the South Shore
For such a small state, Massachusetts sure has its share of tasty regional foods, including roast beef sandwiches on the North Shore, clam chowder and lobster rolls all along the coast, Greek pizza on nearly every other street corner, and another type of pizza that is just a bit like Greek but is unique in its own way. And South…
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How Could Omicron Hit Boston's Already Reeling Restaurant Industry?
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.
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Old Country Pub, Complete With Imported Bar, Brings Rural Ireland to New England
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...
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This Restaurant Is a Rare Triple Threat, and It's Bringing the Holiday Spirit to Maine
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…