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Food & Dining

Photo of Rueben on Rye at Veggie Grill in Harvard Square. The sandwich is crispy on the outside, and one piece is wrapped in paper.

Plant-Based Food

Best Vegetarian and Vegan Restaurants in Boston

September 17, 2021

Gooey fresh baked chocolate chip cookies cool on a baking sheet.

Food

National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day: Where to Find the Best Chocolate Chip Cookies in Boston

August 4, 2021

Close-up photo of a German Shepherd dog licking a multi-flavored ice cream cone.

Food

National Ice Cream Day: Best Scoops in Boston

July 16, 2021

Food

National Donut Day: The Best Places in Boston to Get Your Fix

June 4, 2021

Photo of the “The Bacon Truck,” a pink food truck decorated with cartoon bacon strips. A man with a green shirt, baseball hat and face mask walks by with his dog.

Things-to-do

To Do Today: Grab a Bite at the Greenway Food Trucks

June 2, 2021

A photo of Arnold Arboretum in the spring

Things-to-do

The Weekender: April 15 to 19

April 15, 2021

A composite of all 11 illustrations that appear below. From left to right -- Top Row: an illustration showing a man wearing a mask on his computer video chatting with a doctor. Crutches are seen leaning against a wall. Two orange prescription bottles are sitting on the desk next to the man. They are are the only color in the otherwise black and white illustration; an illustration of a woman sitting a cubicle with yellow and pink colored post it notes. The notes are the only color in the otherwise black and white illustration. Behind the woman's cubicle appears her kitchen; an illustration of an outdoor cafe dining area with several tables of people eating and conversing. The yellow table tops are the only color in the otherwise black and white illustration; an illustration of four people working on a mural. One of them is on a lift working higher up on the wall. The word "Justice" appears in red on the mural and is the only color in the otherwise black and white illustration. Second Row: An illustration of someone filling out a ballot with the word "Vote" printed at the top. Their phone and a cup of coffee next to the ballot indicate they are filling the ballot out at home. A red and blue stripe on the ballot are the only color in the otherwise black and white illustration;an illustration of a woman holding a child in her lap while working at a laptop. The child is holding a brown teddy bear, which is the only color in the otherwise black and white illustration; an illustration of two vehicles driving past a field that has wind turbines in it. The greenish yellow color of the vehicles is the only color in the otherwise black and white illustration; a photo of two children completing schoolwork at a laptop computer. The blue color of the computer screen is the only color in the otherwise black and white illustration. Third Row: An illustration of hands with different skin tones with fingers open and palms facing forward. An equal sign appears in front of the hands. The different skin tones are the only color in the otherwise black and white illustration; a photo of a group of cyclists. The green wheels on their bikes are the only color in the otherwise black and white illustration; an illustration of two hands holding a bowl with a fork in it. Behind the hands appear a house, factory, and trucks -- illustrating the food supply chain. The skin tone of the hands is the only color in the otherwise black and white illustration; an illustration of two people facing one another with transparent heads. Lines are drawn connecting the inside of their heads illustrating empathy. Yellow circles in the center of each head are the only color in the otherwise black and white illustration.

Essay Collection

What if Real Change—for a Better World—Came from the Pandemic?

March 17, 2021

Food & Dining

Black-Owned Restaurants to Check Out in Boston

February 23, 2021

Food & Dining

Kenmore Square Favorite Eastern Standard Closes Permanently

February 18, 2021

Detail photo of a bowl of Chili Con Carne on a wooden table with recipe ingredients.

Things-to-do

The Weekender: February 18 to 21

February 18, 2021

Food

What Your Favorite Super Bowl Snack Says about You

February 4, 2021

Photo of the exterior of Taco Bell on Commonwealth Ave. Two people are seen about to walk in the door, and one person in a purple sweatshirt and face mask walks by.

Food & Dining

Students Like the New Taco Bell Cantina. But Does the Boston Globe Food Critic?

December 9, 2020

Illustration of slices of pumpkin pie with whipped cream on a dark blue background.

Things-to-do

How to Celebrate Thanksgiving Weekend in Boston

November 25, 2020

An illustration of the first Thanksgiving

History

What That Turkey Is All About

November 23, 2020

Photo of a Thanksgiving table spread.

Just for Fun

What Your Favorite Thanksgiving Side Dish Says About You

November 20, 2020

A photo of T Anthony's Pizza on Comm Ave

Local Businesses

How Are Businesses Near Campus Faring in the Pandemic?

November 19, 2020

Photo of Bostonians entering the new Taco Bell at 872 Commonwealth Ave. which has been generating big buzz among students. Photo shows the facade of store, a large gray "GRAND OPENING" sign is seen in the storefront windows.

Food & Dining

New Taco Bell Cantina in West Campus Has Students Buzzing

November 12, 2020

Food

National Chocolate Day: The Best Places in Boston to Get Your Fix

October 28, 2020

Image of two people kayaking on a river on a sunny day. One kayak is red, the other yellow. Photo taken from the shoreline, rocks and brush are seen in the foreground.

Weekender

The Weekender: September 24 to 27

September 24, 2020

Composite image divided into three by white horizontal lines. On top, is a photo of scoozi and its patio before the pandemic. Next, is the neon sign reading "T's Pub." Finally, the Eastern Standard red awning is seen on the bottom.

Food & Dining

Pandemic Forces Some Popular Comm Ave and Kenmore Square Restaurants to Close

September 15, 2020

Pandemic Forces Some Popular Comm Ave and Kenmore Square Restaurants to Close