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PROJECT TAKEOUT

3 places we supported this week

Want to order from local, independent restaurants? Here are some suggestions from Globe staff.

DEVRA FIRST
A new generation of chefs is embracing — and updating — the classic American Chinese restaurant
Is American Chinese food true to the rich regional cuisines of China itself? No. It has evolved into a delicious cuisine in its own right, in the same way that, say, American Italian food has.

‘We’re off to a very robust start’: On opening day, thousands book Martha’s Vineyard ferry reservations for summer 2022
By mid-morning Tuesday, the Steamship Authority had already processed more than 19,000 transactions — that’s about 3,000 more than opening day last year, and about 5,000 more than in 2019.

Warm up, game on, and rock out: 10 video games featuring Boston-bred bands and artists
Boston-bred musicians are no strangers to the world of gaming, as long-time fans might remember Aerosmith’s classic arcade shooter, “Revolution X,” or “Make My Video” with Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch.

FOOD
Get Tasting Counter’s preserves, sauces, and vinegars to use at home
TC Market products, made with local ingredients, are now in stores.

The Grey Barn and Farm on Martha’s Vineyard wins a top honor at the World Cheese Awards
It’s a highly distinguished accolade and reveals that American cheese can compete with European cheeses.

6 Massachusetts artisan food makers earn Good Food Awards
Chocolate, hard cider, cheese, coffee, and salami are all winners.

Culture & Lifestyle

‘There’s a collector for everything’: House of Mirth helps lost and found photos find a home

Easthampton dealer Stacy Waldman buys, sells, and collects vernacular photography and other ephemera.

Warm up, game on, and rock out: 10 video games featuring Boston-bred bands and artists

Boston-bred musicians are no strangers to the world of gaming, as long-time fans might remember Aerosmith’s classic arcade shooter, “Revolution X,” or “Make My Video” with Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch.
COOKING | MAGAZINE

Recipes: 4 international egg dishes great for breakfast or dinner

For a delicious meal any time of day try Milk Street’s take on shakshuka with spinach and leeks, Persian eggs with spiced beef, curry-braised eggs, and a twist on a spicy Italian dish.

How the Boston Dynamics robot Spot became one artist’s muse — then, her assistant

Artist Agnieszka Pilat has found an unlikely assistant in Spot, the dog-like Boston Dynamics robot, who she's collaborated with on a number of paintings.
DEVRA FIRST | PROJECT TAKEOUT

Join us as we support local restaurants through another challenging winter

We’re bringing back Project Takeout. Call it Project Take Two.
3 places we supported this weekA list of readers’ favorite takeout spotsTell us: Where’s your favorite local spot to order from?More about Project Takeout

Parenting unfiltered

No more sad sandwiches: Where to find kid-friendly takeout

Dial down mealtime stress with roti or Korean corndogs.

Worried about your kids’ mental health? A Boston Children’s Hospital psychiatrist puts things in perspective.

Hey, parents, you’re on your own

You’re not a performative striver if you actually love creating holiday cards

Where to donate new and gently used kid items where they will actually do some good

Sign Up for Parenting Unfiltered, a weekly newsletter from The Boston Globe

project takeout

Project Takeout

Explore our map of readers’ favorite takeout spots

Looking for a place to order takeout tonight? We asked readers what their favorite restaurants are, plus added a few of our own. Explore our map (or filter the list by category) of more than 1,000 takeout options.

ABOUT PROJECT TAKEOUT

The Boston Globe recognizes how vital restaurants are to our community, and that’s why we launched Project Takeout last winter, to encourage readers to support their favorite local restaurants by ordering takeout once in a while, if at all possible. What we didn’t know then is that there would be a second COVID winter ahead -- with an Omicron surge, spiking costs, and staffing shortages -- and that our favorite places to eat and gather would continue to struggle. So we’re back at it, asking: Can you continue to help support these small businesses by ordering directly from your favorite independent restaurant?

MORE RECENT LIFESTYLE STORIES

Prufrock cheese from Grey Barn and Farm on Martha’s Vineyard won a gold award at the World Cheese Awards held in Spain.

The Grey Barn and Farm on Martha’s Vineyard wins a top honor at the World Cheese Awards

It’s a highly distinguished accolade and reveals that American cheese can compete with European cheeses.

Beanstock Coffee Roasters.

6 Massachusetts artisan food makers earn Good Food Awards

Chocolate, hard cider, cheese, coffee, and salami are all winners.

Mushroom Ragu.

Recipe: Intensify the flavor of mushroom ragu with dried shiitakes and caramelized tomato paste

Recipe for Mushroom Ragu with Fettuccine from the Food section of The Boston Globe.

Curried Cauliflower Blossoms.

Recipe: This tortilla hack, filled with curried cauliflower and folded into a triangle, resembles a blossom

Recipe for Curried Cauliflower Blossom from the Food section of The Boston Globe.

Saucy Lo Mein Noodles with Vegetables.

Recipe: Vegetarian lo mein noodles, for longevity, are on the Chinese New Year menu

Recipe for Saucy Lo Mein Noodles with Vegetables from the Food section of The Boston Globe.

SIPS
The Sunny Sidewalks, at Orfano.

Until you can sit on a sunny sidewalk, you can sip on one

Try this "bitter and warming” cold-weather drink, adapted from one at Orfano.

GETTING SALTY
Ryan Poutre at Nash Bar.

Former English lit major Ryan Poutre is the chef at Nash Bar, a barbecue joint banking on the return of fun

What does a Boston restaurant have in common with “Beowulf”? Let Poutre tell you.

My Chicken Soup.

Recipe: Her chicken soup has a secret ingredient: lots of chicken

Recipe for My Chicken Soup from the Food section of The Boston Globe.

SHERYL JULIAN
Photo: Sheryl Julian for The Boston Globe Recipe by Sheryl Julian Recipe for My Chicken Soup

Take me seriously when I say that I make the best chicken soup I know

Everyone boasts about their nourishing pot of broth; many aren’t worthy of the brag, but mine is.

Inside Ramsay's Kitchen.

Gordon Ramsay’s Back Bay restaurant opens its doors

Ramsay’s Kitchen opened on Monday in the Mandarin Oriental hotel on Boylston Street. The 7,000-square-foot space represents a new dining concept for the UK chef, and it occupies the former Bar Boulud space, which closed in 2020.

Thierry Mugler.

Mugler, French fashion icon known for sculpted designs, dies

French fashion designer Manfred Thierry Mugler, whose dramatic designs were worn by celebrities like Madonna, Lady Gaga, and Cardi B, has died. He was 73.

Mother-in-law’s rant requires apology

Advice from Amy Dickinson.

The McDonald's McPlant burger features a plant-based patty on a vegan sesame bun with vegan cheese, vegan sauce, and other toppings.

McDonald’s expanding test of McPlant burger in US stores

The company said the McPlant — which it co-developed with plant-based protein company Beyond Meat — will be sold at 600 stores in the San Francisco and Dallas areas starting Feb. 14.

love letters
Love Letters

Do I call out my ex for posting insults?

“He calls me fat, ugly, and all of the extremely mature things he can think of. Obviously it bothers me.”

Bill Hader and Anna Kendrick have reportedly been "quietly" dating for more than a year, People reported Thursday.

Bill Hader and Anna Kendrick are reportedly dating

Hader and Kendrick previously starred as siblings in the 2019 Christmas flick "Noelle."

LOVE LETTERS
Love Letters

My husband wants an apology from my mom

"Both of these people are flawed in their own way and I’ve learned how to love them anyway."

Ask Amy

Friend worries that ghosting might not be enough

Mother-in-law’s rant requires apology

A father ponders parental possibilities

A grieving human might look over the rainbow

Letting go of grudge will bring liberation