PETA sues Maine Lobster Festival over steaming of 20,000 live lobsters
by In an effort to prevent the steaming of over 20,000 live lobsters at the Maine Lobster Festival this week, the animal welfare group PETA has …
Category: Food
Grotto in Beacon Hill to close this summer
On July 4, Grotto, a small, underground Italian eatery in Beacon Hill, announced on its website and social media that it would close at the …
Guinness, Van Leeuwen team up on a pint of ice cream
Guinness in a different kind of pint—ice cream—is a great way for people to cool themselves during New England’s near-record-high heat and humidity. The well-known …
Best hot dogs in Boston and beyond, according to restaurant owners and employees
Call it a frank, a sausage, even a “glizzy” — whatever you name it, the time is now for a hot dog in Greater Boston. …
Banyan Bar and Refuge in South End closed for several weeks after fire
Banyan Bar + Refuge , an Asian gastropub in the South End, is expected to be closed for several weeks following a kitchen fire that …
Best ice cream in Greater Boston, according to chefs and bartenders
Ice cream culture reigns supreme here in Massachusetts, where it’s not uncommon to see a line wrapped around a locally-owned ice cream shop even in …
Where do you go for the best sushi in Greater Boston?
In Greater Boston, sushi comes in a variety of shapes and sizes. They can be made just over rice or topped with a sauce made …
5 can’t-miss restaurant openings and dining updates in Boston this week
With intriguing and varied restaurant openings taking place around the metro area, 2025 is a great year to be a diner in Greater Boston. 5 …
Somerville pizza chef named one of the best in the world
This year’s Best Pizza Awards, held in Milan, Italy, recognized a pizzaiolo from Somerville as one of the best in the world. On a list …
Matunuck Oyster Bar in Rhode Island reopens after fire under temporary tent
The renowned seafood restaurant from Rhode Island, Matunuck Oyster Bar, has reopened more than a month after being forced to close due to a horrific …
21 Boston restaurants get zip code-restricted liquor licenses
Since historic legislation was passed to expand Boston’s pool of limited liquor licenses, the city has started awarding highly sought-after zip code-restricted liquor licenses to …
Popular Burger Chain coming to Metro Detroit: New Location finally Revealed
by A beloved Michigan burger chain with a century of history is expanding to Metro Detroit. Halo Burger, a popular stop for drivers heading north from …