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Central Mass. ‘dirty soda’ shop combines trendy sweets with vintage feel
DestinationsNov 17, 2025
Central Mass. ‘dirty soda’ shop combines trendy sweets with vintage feel
This is a sweets-lover's paradise, all inside a vintage style shop.
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Patriots legend Vince Wilfork is cooking up his own BBQ sauces. Here’s what they’re like
DestinationsNov 17, 2025
Patriots legend Vince Wilfork is cooking up his own BBQ sauces. Here’s what they’re like
Vince Wilfork makes a mean BBQ sauce. I want to buy an oil drum full of it.
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Why Boston’s oldest hotel now has ‘Scrooge’ written on the carpet
DestinationsNov 17, 2025
Why Boston’s oldest hotel now has ‘Scrooge’ written on the carpet
The most interesting element of the Omni Parker House’s $65-million renovation might just be in the carpets on the second floor.
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I finally got to drink Sam Adams’ $240, 30% ABV beer. Here’s what it’s like
DestinationsNov 14, 2025
I finally got to drink Sam Adams’ $240, 30% ABV beer. Here’s what it’s like
This is Sam Adams Utopias, a beer that goes so hard it's basically hard liquor — and is illegal in 15 states, including Vermont and New Hampshire.
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MassLive weekend picks: See what you can do this weekend in Mass.
DestinationsNov 13, 2025
MassLive weekend picks: See what you can do this weekend in Mass.
What will you be doing this weekend?
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I ate Kraft Apple Pie Mac & Cheese so you don’t have to
DestinationsNov 13, 2025
I ate Kraft Apple Pie Mac & Cheese so you don’t have to
I was worried about the new Kraft Apple Pie Mac & Cheese tasting bad. The reality was even worse.
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Top Boston-area Middle Eastern restaurant to open new, larger location
DestinationsNov 12, 2025
Top Boston-area Middle Eastern restaurant to open new, larger location
This popular eatery which debuted in Inman Square in October 2016, will open a new space three times the size of its current location later this year.
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Classic Mass. Restaurants: 90 years of legendary German food at the Student Prince
DestinationsNov 11, 2025
Classic Mass. Restaurants: 90 years of legendary German food at the Student Prince
I dare you to find a dinner that’s more fun than a plate of fried Camembert cheese, a boot of good German beer and a delicious schnitzel the size of a vinyl record.
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Boston Bucket List: A museum that actually lets you play with exhibits
DestinationsNov 11, 2025
Boston Bucket List: A museum that actually lets you play with exhibits
As an adult, I had a good time at the Museum of Illusions. If I were 10 years old, it would have been the greatest thing I’ve ever seen.
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‘It’s fun, it’s unique.’ Boston farm team rebrands, drops ‘Red Sox’ from name
DestinationsNov 10, 2025
‘It’s fun, it’s unique.’ Boston farm team rebrands, drops ‘Red Sox’ from name
There’s one less team named the Red Sox in Boston’s minor league system.
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Market Basket has its own beer. Is it any good? | Nick Ate It
DestinationsNov 10, 2025
Market Basket has its own beer. Is it any good? | Nick Ate It
Finally, you can unwind from a long day with a nice, tall glass of Market Basket.
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Boston bistro gives diners free lunch for eating dinner on Sunday, Monday
DestinationsNov 8, 2025
Boston bistro gives diners free lunch for eating dinner on Sunday, Monday
Don't know what you're going to have for lunch tomorrow? This Boston bistro has got you covered.
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