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🏆 East coast elites
These local chefs are putting Boston’s culinary world on the map. | Photo by @marcoparodiphotography
The 2025 James Beard finalists are here, and bits of Boston can be found sprinkled all throughout the list. From top shelf bars to creative culinary minds, these are our three local finalists.
Outstanding Chef: Cassie Piuma | Sarma | Somerville, MA
According to her bio, Chef Piuma is an east coast product as a Duxbury-native and graduate of Johnson & Wales University in Providence. She sharpened her skills under James Beard Award winning chef Ana Sortun, which paid off with six nominations of her own.
This hotly anticipated Thai-inspired bar has lived up to the pre-opening hype. It puts elegant twists on familiar dive bar favorites, such as its boujee hot dog made with krapaw sausage, salted egg yolk mayo, and caramelized basil onion.
Best Chef: Northeast (CT, MA, ME, NH, RI, VT): Erin Miller | Urban Hearth | Cambridge, MA
According to her bio, Chef Miller was classically trained at the French Culinary Institute of New York; and since opening this restaurant in 2016, it’s been dubbed one of Boston’s “best kept secrets.”
Asked
Asked
How are you feeling today?
A. Feeling awesome! B. Could be better, but not terrible. C. It’s fine, I’m fine, everything’s fine. 🔥 D. Nope, not today.
“Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition” | Thursday, April 10-Sunday, June 1 | 10 a.m. | Boch Center | $28+ | This touring exhibition — which has extended its Boston run — features 250+ artifacts from the Titanic, plus recreations of the ship’s interior + exterior.
Friday, April 11
Charlotte Hornets vs. Boston Celtics | 7:30 p.m. | TD Garden | $104+ | Watch LaMelo Ball and company take on Jayson Tatum and the Celtics in this Eastern Conference matchup.
Saturday, April 12
Stories of Harvard Square Food Tour | Saturday, April 12-Saturday, June 28 | 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | Off The Beaten Path Food Tours and Experiences | $80 | Take a local foodie tour and try Mark Zuckerberg’s favorite college pizza, creative tiki eats, and traditional Greek cuisine.
Sunday, April 13
Central Square Cambridge Food and Mural Arts Tour | Sunday, April 13-Sunday, June 29 | 12-2:30 p.m. | Central Square Meeting Location, Cambridge | $80 | Unleash your inner art + food critic on this exploration of Central Square.
Monday, April 14
“The Elephant Man” | 12 p.m. | The Brattle Theatre | $13 | This critically acclaimed drama was directed by the late David Lynch, known for his dreamlike and mind boggling films.
Tuesday, April 15
New Jersey Devils vs. Boston Bruins | TD Garden | $105+ | It’s Fan Appreciation Night at the Garden, so there’s no better time to cheer a little louder from your seat.
Wednesday, April 16
AEW Presents Dynamite Wednesday, April 16-Thursday, April 17 | 7:30 p.m. | MGM Music Hall at Fenway | $24+ | Prepare for a high energy night as wrestlers from AEW Dynamite clash with competitors from AEW Collision.
Treat yourself + your taste buds at this South Florida resort
Presented by The Seagate Hotel
The Seagate includes access to a private beach, multiple waterfront dining options, a championship golf course, full-service spa + two pools. | Photos courtest Leo Diaz, The Seagate
Boston was ranked the No. 15 healthiest city in the US, according to a new study by WalletHub. The online credit service also ranked Massachusetts as the eighth best state for working from home.
Festival
The 2025 Japan Festival Boston is back on Saturday, April 26 + Sunday, April 27. Stop by on Saturday for a cosplay block party that features a live DJ, costumed guests, fashion show, and parade.
Biz
Legacy Place announced five new businesses opening by the end of 2025. They are: Solidcore, a new gym; Aritzia, a popular retailer; Brave Daughters, a jewelry store; Anna’s Taqueria, a Mexican restaurant; and Mecha Noodle Bar, an Asian comfort food restaurant.
Award
The Boston Public Library earned a Collaborative Achievement Award from the American Institute of Architects. This highly sought-after award was given to BPL for its “visionary approach to people-centered architecture.”
Watch
The Independent Film Festival Boston announced the full lineup of 90 films that will be screen at this year’s event. It takes place Wednesday, April 23 through Wednesday, April 30, and general public tickets are on sale now.
Number
$7.5 million. That’s how much grant money the Local Cultural Council Program has given to community-based projects since starting 45 years ago. That also adds up to 7,300+ local projects financially supported.
Sports
Though the MLB says the New York Yankees’ new bats are legal, we have our own reservations in Boston. What do you think: Are they cheaters or will this make our next victory that much sweeter?
Announced
Calling all business owners and hiring managers — we’re growing our BOStoday Job Board, which means you can post unlimited job listings for free. No tricks or gimmicks — simply create an account and start posting your open jobs.
Stat
$3,500. That’s how much dough you might have to drop if your dog eats their chew toy. Yes, pets are expensive, but they’re worth it — and this pet insurance could reimburse 90% of those expenses.*
Number
5. That’s how many minutes it takes to read 1440’s daily newsletter — an unbiased, fact-centric digest of global events, culture, business, and beyond. Subscribe for free.*
City Guide
City Guide
🍕 Locally loved pizzerias
We’ll never say no to a classic Margherita pizza from Coppa | Photo via @coppaboston
If you’re on the quest for the perfect slice, we’ve pie-oneered a list of more than 30 places to grab pizza that are definitely worth the dough.
North End/Beacon Hill
Galleria Umberto
Look no further for the square-style pizza of your dreams at this pizzeria that’s been around since 1965.
Back Bay/South End
Coppa
This restaurant has incredible Italian dishes and serves pizzas like Soppressata and Margherita.
Dirty Water Dough
If you love that dirty water, you’ll need to try this signature dough made in-house with the restaurant’s own Dirty Water IPA. Bonus: The fresh pizza dough is also egg, nut, and dairy-free.
South Boston/Dorchester
The Broadway Pro tip: Go for brunch and get the Sunnyside breakfast pizza topped with maple sausage and crispy hash browns, and sunny eggs.
Nine days. That’s the amount of time that separates us from another championship run from the Celtics in the NBA Playoffs. And if you’re like me, that also means scouring YouTube for old highlights and clips, like this huge comeback win in Game 7 against the Los Angeles Lakers in 2008.
The Buy
The shoe of the summer: sneaker mules (aka smules). Effortlessly stylish and easy to slip on, these can be paired with your go-to shorts, sundresses, linen jumpsuits, and more. These are five of our favorites:
👟 Under $150: Dolce Vita’s sporty-chic sneaker mules in a fun + flirty pink floral pattern.
👟 Under $80: This pair by Anne Klein that will go with practically everything in your closet.
👟 Under $60: Blowfish Malibu’s platform style with adjustable lacing and a unique patterned insole.
👟 Under $50: These Naturalizer white leather smules made with comfort technology for all-day walking.
👟 Under $30: These canvas kicks available in 15+ colors and constructed with a memory foam insole for maximum comfort.
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