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Colonial tavern tour guide releases new biography of John Hancock, a ‘moderate’ Founding Father with a ‘radical influence’

In “King Hancock,” local author and tour guide Brooke Barbier examines what made the Founding Father so popular in his day. A generous pour might have had something to do with it.

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At Belmont’s new Hanami, a sprawling menu of sushi and small plates
Owner Jack Sy grew up in Boston, watching Julia Child on PBS and eating Chinese-American food with his family. Hanami is his first foray into Japanese cuisine.

TABLES
Eastern Standard to reopen next week in new location
The new version will serve a menu designed to appeal to their wide fan base. Plus, B-Side cocktail maven Dave Cargle introduces Humble Taco and El Tacuba comes to Medford.

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Fall food guide: 12 often overlooked best places to eat and drink in Rhode Island this fall
From family-owned farms to a cidery’s antique bar, here are a few unique places to have a meal this autumn.

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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

Restaurant Reviews

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

Cuba, modern and graceful, is on the plate at Gustazo

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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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Colonial tavern tour guide releases new biography of John Hancock, a ‘moderate’ Founding Father with a ‘radical influence’

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Boston takes its case for more liquor licenses to Beacon Hill

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Your guide to fall fun this long weekend in New England

These quintessential autumn activities and flavors will get you in the seasonal spirit.

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A taquería heritage, imported from Mexico

Pátzcuaro chef Avelina Saavedra learned to cook at her father’s side. Now her family runs a restaurant here.

Fire Dept. Coffee debuts ready-to-drink Nitro Cold Brew line

As part of its mission, the company donates a portion of profits to first responders and firefighters who have been injured on the job.

Three cheers for good kitchen shears

Messermeister, a producer of cutlery and cooking gadgets, recently introduced 9-inch Push Button Take-Apart Shears

THE CONFIDENT COOK

Recipe: Aromas of cinnamon will fill the house when you bake these pecan scones

Recipe for Cinnamon Pecan Scones

SEASONAL RECIPES

Recipe: Her Sicilian Nonna’s homestyle rice timballo is similar to the grand timpano in ‘Big Night’

Recipe for Sicilian-Style Rice Timballo

SEASONAL RECIPES

Recipe: Fry cornmeal-coated green tomatoes until golden and serve with tartar sauce

Recipe for Fried Green Tomatoes with Tartar Sauce

GETTING SALTY

From a teenage dishwasher to a Cheesecake Factory superstar to a barbecue expert: Matheus De Araujo reflects

Now, he’s the director of barbecue operations for The Smoke Shop, where he loves the tender brisket. But his climb to the top was tough.

FOOD

Boston leaders champion diversity in wine

Three visionaries are fostering a more inclusive industry, one award recipient at a time.

TONY'S TIPS

A late frost and tons of rain have been hard on apple farmers. But things are looking up.

(Literally. There are more apples at the top of the trees.)

In one former Darwin’s location, the Circus Cooperative Cafe comes to town

Four onetime employees of Darwin's banded together to take over the chain's Putnam Avenue space as a worker co-op — and together, they're facing the realities of what it means to be owners.

NH BUSINESS

Apple picking may not be an option at N.H. orchards this year

After the spring’s deep freeze, there may not be apples on the trees, but New Hampshire farmers are depending on visitors to make up the lost revenue.

Boston takes its case for more liquor licenses to Beacon Hill

The city is aiming to add 250 licenses over five years — a 25 percent expansion — dedicated to neighborhoods where sit-down restaurants and bars are sparse.