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The airy pastry has roots going back to the 1800s, and they remain a fan favorite at many bakeries in the New England area.

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Michael Beausoleil

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Father’s Day Gift Guide: Presents for the father figure in your life

Our Father’s Day Gift Guide will help you find the perfect gift this year.

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Three New Vendors at the Boston Public Market.

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Boston Public Market welcomes three new vendors

Get to know the three new artisans and food producers to shop at the Boston Public Market.

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Jessica Burton

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Your guide to Boston’s coffee shops

If you don’t have coffee already in hand, consider this your sign to grab some.

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Where to buy used books in Boston

Fill your basket here with thrifty literary buys.

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Katy Kostakis

a rendering of the CanalSide space at CambridgeSide

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CanalSide Food + Drink coming this fall

The Cambridge food hall features fourteen restaurants.

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Make your own perfume at Olfactory NYC on Newbury Street

Work with the team of scentologists to customize your own personal perfume.

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Cabanas bring summer style to The Current

Shop at 100 Seaport Boulevard for the summer

May 8, 2024

Katy Kostakis

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Toast of the town: Drink Up Week sponsored by Lifted Rooftop Restaurant & Bar has arrived

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