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One of the dishes on the menu at Bonanno is grilled branzino (European bass) in olive oil.

Who’s ready for outdoor dining on Federal Hill in Providence? It’s here

There are 31 restaurants participating in "Al Fresco on the Hill" this year, including four new spots that have opened within the past few months.

Bread Obsession has quickly become just that
New shop in Lexington has already become a go-to bakery.

‘We’ve had an extraordinary foray into the world of honey’
Runamok of Vermont, known for their artisan barrel-aged, smoked, and infused maple syrups in sleek glass bottles, has now introduced a line of honeys.

Bee’s Wrap is on a roll
Now you can have plenty on hand to snip off any size you need: smaller pieces to wrap an onion, a wedge of cheese, and to freeze a baked good, or larger odd sizes for celery stalks and rhubarb.

featured lists, roundups & recommendations

Bar Enza at the Charles Hotel, in the old Rialto and Benedetto space.

A guide to the season’s most enticing new restaurants

We’re seeing plenty of Italian, Japanese, and places to raise a glass. Here are some highlights.

Anthony Caldwell, owner and executive chef at 50Kitchen, plated a chicken and waffle dish on Feb. 21, 2020.

50Kitchen in Fields Corner joins the list of Boston-area restaurants to close amid COVID-19

We’ll modify this list routinely with more insights, updates, and maybe even some hopeful news along the way.

Chef Dave's at The Street Chestnut Hill.

Private chef David Welch to open Chef Dave’s in Chestnut Hill

The bistro-esque restaurant is set to open on 33 Boylston St. in Chestnut Hill on May 2.

Restaurant Reviews

Highland Kitchen is the ideal neighborhood restaurant

The salmon and cream cheese sandwich at Bakey on Tremont Street.

At Bakey, babka reigns supreme

The roasted chicken sandwich and fries at Northern Spy in Canton (where the fries are not an afterthought).

Never mind Michelin stars. How are the wings?

A sign at the outdoor host stand asked diners to wear a mask at La Voile on Newbury Street during the first day of Phase 2 of reopening in Massachusetts in June 2020.

To review or not to review?

The exquisite normalcy of chopping an onion

Soooo. I hear you bought some beans.

Herbs might save us

Let a nation of bread bakers arise

The freezer is a time capsule

Cabbage, a love story

The Ghosts of Quarantine Future

Coping food

Granola is a scam

What’s your secret sauce?

We are all our own bartenders now

Project Takeout

A list of readers’ favorite takeout spots

We asked readers what their favorite restaurants are, plus added a few of our own. Explore the map below to get inspiration on where to get takeout tonight.

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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?

A R.I. charcuterie heir, a $1m donation to Tufts, and a new way of making meat

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Cisco’s Grey Lady has undergone some changes, and now she’s a zestier character

Nantucket’s Cisco Brewers recently tweaked the recipe for its iconic wheat ale. 12:00 p.m.

An old-as-the-hills recipe for Iraqi chicken and rice gets an update

T’beet used to cook overnight in medieval kitchens but here’s a shortcut (a lot less cooking and a little more prep). 10:00 a.m.

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. 8:00 a.m.

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Omakase at Cafe Sushi near Harvard Square.

AAPI Heritage Month is a chance to celebrate Asian restaurants

(Something I like to do every day of the year.) 8:00 a.m.

The Bonde Fine Wine Shop in Harvard Square.

‘We’re bringing back community. This is a place to bond.’

The cozy Bonde Fine Wine Shop in Harvard Square seems as if it’s been there for ages, although the store opened less than a year ago. 1:00 p.m.

The beverages are unsweetened so the bold layers of the ingredients shine through.

Sparkling Botanicals takes tea to a bubbly new level

The refreshing drinks are made with carbonated water, herbs, fruits, and spices and are brewed like craft beer but without alcohol. 1:00 p.m.

Sake delights wine lovers at The Koji Club

At her new Brighton bar, Alyssa DiPasquale helps guests discover the joys of the brewed rice beverage. 12:00 p.m.

In a new location, Hei La Moon lives on

The Chinatown favorite gets a modern update (but the dim sum remains). 12:58 p.m.

Skip the flowers and hand Mom an invitation to one of these fun N.E. food fests

Also: Promise to make all the trip arrangements. 12:00 p.m.

Later, lobster: It’s Seaweed Week in Portland

As part of Seaweed Week, happening through May 1, more than 80 chefs and food artisans in the Portland area and along the coast are creating dishes, drinks, and desserts that highlight the nutritious and sustainable algae. 12:00 p.m.

FOOD

Don't neglect the crumb tray in your toaster oven.

How to clean and care for your toaster oven

The more you use something, the dirtier it gets, and the more it needs cleaning. The toaster oven is no exception. 12:00 p.m.

BOTTLES

I got to try a Cold IPA, and all I can say is, as a beer fan, I’m excited

“What you get is freaking wild,” Mike Dyer, vice president and co-owner of Scituate’s Untold Brewing, says while explaining the brewing process for “Frozen Fractals." 12:00 p.m.