The Most Anticipated Restaurant Openings in Boston, Spring 2025

Eater Boston 3/12 3:18A Erika Adams

The attention-grabbing cheeseburger at Nowon, a Korean American gastropub sliding into the Seaport this spring. | Nowon Eight can’t-miss openings of the season In the wake of a particularly...

An Acclaimed Italian Restaurant Makes a Comeback in the North End

Eater Boston 3/11 5:45A Erika Adams

(Little) Sage is back in action. | Lane Caroline/Little Sage Chef Tony Susi is reviving his former hot spot Sage in the neighborhood Chef Tony Susi’s highly regarded Italian restaurant Sage, a former...

Where to Eat New England Clam Chowder in Boston

Eater Boston 3/11 3:44A Erika Adams

Saltie Girl’s fancified clam chowder is a treat. | Saltie Girl Yes, you’ll probably hear it called “chowda,” but you don’t have to follow suit Clams, potatoes, and bacon bathed in cream. The...

Allston Landmark Twin Donuts Is Closing Down After 70 Years

Eater Boston 3/10 5:24A Erika Adams

A breakfast combo at Twin Donuts. | Erika Adams/Eater Boston The last day of service is Sunday, March 23 Twin Donuts, a legendary diner located at 501 Cambridge Street in Allston, is shutting down...

11 Great Restaurants Around Cambridge’s Porter Square

Eater Boston 3/7 6:37A Nathan Tavares

A selection of plates from Margeaux Supper Parlor in Cambridge. | Josh Jamison/Margeaux Supper Parlor The neighborhood has a high concentration of excellent dining options Though Porter Square is a...

Boston Legend Lydia Shire Will Shake Up an Italian Kitchen in Cambridge

Eater Boston 3/7 5:16A Erika Adams

Chef Lydia Shire. | Courtesy of Bar Enza Plus, the celebrated Celeste team is headed to downtown Boston, and more restaurant news to know this week Lydia Shire, a local industry icon who currently...

Boston’s Essential Irish Bars

Eater Boston 3/6 3:19A Tanya Edwards

A pint of Guinness at the Black Rose. | Erika Adams/Eater Boston Grab a pint or three at one of these great pubs This shouldn’t come as a shock to anyone: Boston’s got some good Irish bars. From...

The Best Coffee Shops Around Boston

Eater Boston 3/5 3:02A Erika Adams

A creamy cappuccino from Gracenote. | Erika Adams/Eater Boston Start your caffeine adventure here There is no one characteristic that defines the perfect coffee shop — it may be the place within...

The Best Dishes Eater Boston Ate in February

Eater Boston 3/4 4:35A Erika Adams

Yunnan Kitchen in the South End. | Erika Adams/Eater Boston Creamy laal maas, crispy potato pancakes, and more Welcome to Eater Boston’s best dishes column, where we share the dishes we couldn’t stop...

Boston Restaurant and Bar Closings to Know, February 2025

Eater Boston 2/26 7:09A Erika Adams

Wen’s Yunnan Noodle & Ramen’s downtown location across from Boston Common is no more. | Via Google Maps A Yunnan-style noodle shop signs off in downtown Boston, plus two more closures to know this...

Sullivan’s Castle Island Is a James Beard Awards America’s Classics Winner

Eater Boston 2/26 5:25A Erika Adams

Sullivan’s Castle Island The local icon was one of six restaurants across the country to nab the prestigious award Sullivan’s Castle Island, a summer landmark in the city known for its hot dogs,...

Boston Rolls Out First Wave of New Liquor Licenses — See Which Restaurants Made the Cut

Eater Boston 2/25 8:05A Erika Adams

East Boston restaurant Taqueria Jalisco is one of the spots that got a new all-alcohol license from the city. | Erika Adams/Eater Boston The move comes after legislation passed last fall adding 225...

Boston’s Best Fish and Chips

Eater Boston 2/24 8:55A Tanya Edwards

The Dubliner’s fish and chips. | The Dubliner 11 of the best takes on this crispy, crunchy dish You’re not going to get better seafood than fresh New England catch, and one of the best ways to enjoy...

An Upscale Southern Comfort Food Spot Is Moving Into the Former Salt Bae Steakhouse

Eater Boston 2/21 5:32A Erika Adams

Fried chicken and waffles at Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley. | Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley Dallas-born restaurant Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley will be making its Boston debut later...

A Luxe Sicilian Restaurant and Members-Only Club Is Coming to Downtown Boston

Eater Boston 2/14 12:00A Erika Adams

The dining room at Mariel, another Coje Management Group restaurant that is located in the same building as the forthcoming Sicilian spot. | Richard Cadan/Mariel Plus, a highly anticipated Cambridge...