What's going on in Boston

We knew that Jody Adams had it in her to open another outstanding restaurant. And now that we’ve enjoyed the bold, world-inspired cuisine at Trade, the companion to her Harvard Square flagship, Rialto, we only wish it hadn’t taken her so darned lo...

In a country where waffles are often an excuse for ingesting syrup, Zinneken's brings debonair swagger to eating dessert for breakfast. The sweetness of their Liège-style waffles comes from handmade dough, where sugar pearls are mixed in, creating...

When it comes to building the perfect burrito, each component is critical to the outcome. This tiny hole-in-the-wall gets it. Cheese is melted directly onto the steaming-hot tortillas, the carnitas are fall-apart ­tender, the hot sauce is tongue-s...

Exuberant (think: Miles Redd) and exacting (as in, David Hicks), Liz Caan has expelled boring beige from the palettes of Boston’s elite interiors. (And just in time, because we were running out of synonyms for oatmeal and ecru.) With a flash of fu...

This is it: Ground zero for the assorted artists, academics, techies and entrepreneurs who ensure the South End remains the hippest neighborhood in town. The Franklin owes its status in part to the fact that it’s still one of the few full-service ...

The vibe here is neither achingly hip nor sedate. It’s relaxed and casual, right down to the dress code. Guests sip gimlets in business suits or jeans, and they all seem comfortable in their own skin. Bartenders are accommodating, and the gentle n...

The lines out the door every weekend morning say it all: this is one of the best breakfast joints in Greater Boston. The pancakes and waffles with fresh fruit are famous. Omelets are as fluffy and nearly as big as pillows, filled with playful comb...

The corners of Eastie and Somerville are usually the best bet for authentic Mexican flavors, but this flashy Waterfront stop is a revelation. Word on chef Todd Hall’s kitchen is out, so don’t expect be seated right away, but the high-octane margar...

Year after year, Wrentham Village scores the Best Bargain Hunting award for one reason and one reason only: the stuff is cheap! From Burberry to Burton Snowboards, 7 for All Mankind to Waterford Wedgwood, wicked deals on designer goods abound. Wit...

If you endeavored to sample one new beer every day, it would take you well over a year to drink your way around Sunset. More than 100 options are on tap at any given time, and they’re available by the shot, sampler, half-pint, pint, half-yard, yar...

When Ginger Park closed last year, devotees of chef Patricia Yeo’s spicy dan dan mien and stir-fried silver pin noodles feared that they’d never be able to taste their favorites again. Then Yeo resurfaced at Om, where her signatures found new life...