New England Regional

The small Baraka Café lays out a feast of North African fare.

Baraka Café offers a French-Tunisian chef’s personal touch in Cambridgeport

A French-Tunisian chef’s personal touch in Cambridgeport

by Nell Porter-Brown

Warm colors and innovative culinary combinations in Inman Square

Review of Cambridge restaurant East by Northeast

Cambridge restaurant East by Northeast offers multisensory delights.

by Nell Porter-Brown

<i>CoExist</i> by Roberto Mighty is displayed at the Arnold Arboretum.

Calendar of winter events at and around Harvard

Winter happenings at and around Harvard

Massage is among the healing arts Cynthia Ann Piltch studied for a new career.

Risks and rewards of third-age and encore careers

For third-agers, changing careers is exciting, scary, and challenging.

by Nell Porter-Brown

Blue Flower at the American Repertory Theater

Calendar of cultural events in and around Harvard Square

Late fall happenings at and around Harvard

Among Vee Vee’s charms are its boldly colored walls (Benjamin Moore’s “Autumn Cover”), a signature touch for co-owner Kristen Valachovic, an interior designer before restaurant life took hold.

Review of Boston restaurant Vee Vee

Vee Vee in Jamaica Plain turns out innovative food that is fresh, healthy, delicious, and modestly priced.

by Nell Porter-Brown

Corky White relies on her local farmers’ market in Somerville, Massachusetts, for the foods she cooks, pickles, and preserves.

Of New England-grown food, Still River Winery apple ice wine, and fermentation

A cookbook writer and anthropologist, apple ice wine makers, and a fermentation aficionado celebrate New England food.

by Nell Porter-Brown

The Slater Mill’s stone exterior

Innovative museums highlight New England's industrial past

Innovative museums highlight New England's industrial past.

by Nell Porter-Brown

A scene from <em>Alice vs. Wonderland</em> at the American Repertory Theater

Calendar of cultural events in and around Harvard Square

Early fall happenings at Harvard

Fusilli with clams and fresh peas

Restaurant review of Coppa, in Boston's South End

The South End’s Coppa offers tasty tapas.

by Nell Porter-Brown

In a Lonely Place, at the Harvard Film Archive

Calendar of cultural events in and around Harvard Square

Summer events at Harvard