Culture
Is Deinfluencing Just Another Aesthetic?
Deinfluencing, originally meant to challenge the influencer economy, now runs the risk of becoming its own consumption-seeking performance.
Artist Profile: Jay Shetty On Meaningful Conversations and the ‘On Purpose Live Tour’
Jay Shetty — monk, life coach, author, and podcast host — has spent his life developing a strong sense of purpose. Now, he's helping others find theirs.
Black Ruby Review: A Gem in the Fusion Landscape
In a dining scene saturated with fusion concepts that often feel more gimmicky than grounded, Black Ruby emerges as a rare gem.
Kyo Matcha Review: ‘Let The Tea Return to the Forest,’ or at Least to Boston
Kyo Matcha is a bright cafe with a clean and refined interior — a peaceful, yet vibrant oasis from the chaos of the city.
What the Hell Happened: Katy Perry Spaces Out — The Commercialization of Space Travel
The flight, framed by Blue Origin as a milestone for women in space, instead became a cultural flashpoint.
Best and Worst Celebrity Looks from Coachella 2025: Who Understood and Didn’t Understand the Assignment
Celebrities and normal people alike aim to have the most eye-catching and relevant outfit.
TikTok and the Downfall of Luxury Brands
Recent TikTok trends suggest a societal shift toward valuing the quality and use of an item over the luxury brand name.
Himalayan Kitchen Restaurant Review: Off the Beaten Path, Onto the Perfect Plate
Tucked away in a quiet corner of Union Square, Himalayan Kitchen is one of Somerville’s best-kept secrets.
Merai Review: Dive Bar Spices Up the Boston Dining Scene
With its flavorful food and creative drinks, Merai adds an exciting twist to classic bar food.
Grace by Nia Review: A Modern Supper Club…Or Just Supper?
Grace by Nia aims to “innovate” on classic Southern cuisine -- but this attempt at culinary creativity misses the mark.
What the Hell Happened: Bernie Sanders Introduces Clairo at Coachella
Sanders addressed a packed crowd with a short speech that emphasized youth power, condemned political inaction, and praised Clairo’s ongoing advocacy.
Don’t Tell Aunty Review: Nothing to Write Home About
Billed as “Boston’s first Indian gastropub,” Don’t Tell Aunty serves “tapas-style” dishes in an upbeat environment.
‘Waters of the Abyss’ Review: Haitian Papier-Mâché Masterpieces at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
“Waters of the Abyss” highlights Vodou and its transformative role in Haiti’s establishment as the first free Black republic in the world.
Puritan & Company Review: Tasteful New England Fare
From its name to its roots, Cambridge’s Puritan & Company is all New England, all the time.
What the Hell Happened: The AI-ification of Studio Ghibli
If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, Japanese animator and face of the Studio Ghibli production company Hayao Miyazaki is being worshipped by AI.
Memento Mori: Teen-Curated MFA Exhibition Confronts Death Through Art
The newest exhibition at Boston’s Museum of Fine Arts invites visitors to contemplate mortality through the eyes of young curators.
Artist Profile: Ryan Yip, Fashion Critic and Skeptic
The freelance fashion critic has made a career out of giving clothes of all kinds a second, third, and fourth look.
Artist Profile: Camryn Suzanne Knows What Happened to Your Fave
In her video essays, Suzanne analyzes the careers and trends of pop culture’s haves, have-nots, and has-beens.
So You Want to Dress Like…The 1950s
Apart from obvious fashion details, how should one actually dress to resemble Grace Kelly?
What the Hell Happened: Who Cares if Millie Bobby Brown ‘Looks Old’
In the video, Brown called out by name the journalists and tabloids who said she looks old for her age.
‘Water Lilies, Reflections of Weeping Willows’ Exhibit Review: The Art of Seeing Without Sight
With its jewel-toned palette and expressive brushwork, “Reflections” deepens the narrative of Monet’s artistic career.
Jonquils Cafe & Bakery Review: Faux Luxe
Jonquils Cafe & Bakery markets itself as an “elegant cafe on Newbury street.” The statement is only a half lie — it is, in fact, on Newbury Street.
The Best Coffee Shops Beyond Harvard Square
The Squares near campus offer no shortage of fun, cozy, and aesthetic coffee shops perfect for studying, chatting, or simply escaping the Harvard bubble.
‘Van Gogh: The Roulin Family Portraits’ Review: The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston Humanizes A Legend
In its new exhibition, “Van Gogh: The Roulin Family Portraits,” the MFA prompts visitors to reconsider this legendary artist in a new light.
Ristorante Villa-Francesca Review: Brick Walls, Mozzarella, and A Break From Harvard
Harvard students should grab a T-pass and head to Ristorante Villa-Francesca for a dining experience that will please the taste buds and the soul.