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Two New England eateries make Esquire’s list of best new restaurants in America

A Jewish tavern in Somerville and a Rhode Island seafood spot made the cut.

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We asked Globe readers to tell us where to find the best Italian sandwiches. Here’s what they said.
A few weeks back, our restaurant critic, Devra First, went looking for the best Italian sandwiches around Boston. Then we turned the tables and asked Globe readers to weigh in. They had a lot to say.

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Four pop-up restaurants worth checking out in Rhode Island in December 2023
A ticketed dinner serving small plates, a bar takeover from a Boston sake expert, smash burgers, and more.

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Training the next generation of chefs in New Hampshire
The owner and head chef at Stages at One Washington and The Living Room in Dover is launching a new program to help aspiring chefs gain exposure to new techniques and build their resumes.

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Ten new restaurants to visit this spring

Recently opened or coming soon, these spots offer inventive drinks, globetrotting flavors, and all the oysters you can eat.

For Island Creek Oysters, everything comes together here

The Winsor House is a realization of the Duxbury company’s hatchery-to-table vision.

10 restaurants to eat at near Fenway Park

The surrounding neighborhood offers everything from handmade Japanese noodles to lobster rolls and oysters to Yemeni stews with fresh-baked flatbreads. Here are some places that hit it out of the park.
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The 2022 Boston-area restaurant awards

Swank New England seafood, dishes from Yemen and Yunnan, a motorcycle cafe, and so many exciting new spots to try. Here’s a look back at the moments, places, and tastes that made the year memorable.
Don’t like loud restaurants? Here are 10 places to eat where you won’t need earplugs.The year’s best cookbooks showcase culture, connection — and even convenienceWhat this food critic was thankful for in 2022

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The Banks Fish House wants to be the Grill 23 of seafood

For Island Creek Oysters, everything comes together here

Redefining Irish pub fare at the Dubliner

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Favorite restaurants (old and new) in Boston

Eating here will help you discover the city for the first time, or fall in love all over again.

Where to eat brunch in Boston

Brunch is the most indulgent of all meals, and it is meant to be savored with friends. Here’s a look at some fun places to have brunch in the city, and some tasty dishes to order (and share).

Where to get your chocolate fix in Boston

If loving chocolate is wrong, we don’t want to be right. Here are a few crave-worthy stops.

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We asked Globe readers to tell us where to find the best Italian sandwiches. Here’s what they said.

From the North End to the North Shore, where to find the best Italian sandwiches

Two New England eateries make Esquire’s list of best new restaurants in America

10 new restaurants to try right now

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Atelier Colette sits sweetly atop Beacon Hill

The neighborhood has become a little more charming and a little bit French with the recent opening of this lovely chocolate shop.

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Spice up your winter cocktails

Crafted with Moroccan hibiscus, Brazilian cloves, Indonesian cassia and nutmeg, and Nigerian ginger, Sorel has a pale garnet shade and a combination of herbal spiciness and orangey sweetness.

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Gift boxes for any sweet tooth on your list

It’s a thoughtful gift that also supports small businesses.

THE CONFIDENT COOK

Recipe: Bake whole-wheat penne with a quick Bolognese and ricotta pockets for this filling, comforting dish

Recipe for Baked Penne with Quick Bolognese

SEASONAL RECIPES

Recipe: After too much party food, reset with fennel, greens, and goat cheese tossed with a cranberry vinaigrette

Recipe for Fennel, Greens, and Goat Cheese with Cranberry Vinaigrette

SEASONAL RECIPES

Recipe: A nostalgic butterscotch flavor is front and center in these puddings with gingersnap crumbs

Recipe for Butterscotch Puddings with Gingersnap Crumbs

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A Boston Tea Party beer and other local beer news

This month marks the 250th anniversary of The Boston Tea Party, and Samuel Adams beer founder Jim Koch is celebrating by tapping kegs of a new beer, Samuel Adams Green Tea Pale Ale.

COOKING

Sandwiches with international influences get dinner on the table in minutes

These quick dinners are simple, but still flavorful.

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Up for a cup: Destination coffee roasters brighten a winter day

Massachusetts is rich with small artisanal coffee roasters, many with welcoming cafes offering true local flavor. Here are a few to check out when you get out of the city.

GETTING SALTY

He started as a dishwasher at Conley’s Pub & Grille in Watertown. Now, Nelson Whittingham’s career rises to new heights at Moon Bar.

He serves a medley of international dishes, reflecting his Jamaican-Hungarian roots.

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A few standout restaurants and food businesses in R.I. giving back

Beyond Giving Tuesday, chefs and owners are finding new ways to pay it forward.

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The ultimate foodie gift guide of Rhode Island

Hand-harvested sea salt from Newport’s coastline, strong coffee, creative spice mixes, and more.

How to minimize indoor air pollution when cooking at home

We associate the sounds and smells of cooking with tasty, nutritious meals — but cooking is also a major source of indoor pollutants.