Culture
Futago Udon Review: Homemade Noodles in the Heart of Boston
While the homemade-noodle soup is the main attraction at Futago, the appetizers offer a tantalizing opening act.
Mr. H Review: A Twist of Modernity on Tradition
For a polished and belly-filling evening in a visually striking room, Mr. H makes a persuasive case.
TooHot Review: An Elegant and Relaxing Evening
TooHot is a perfect place to take a loved one on a date or slip into a meditative food coma after a stressful week.
Norma Kamali NYFW Spring/Summer 2026 Collection Review: A Homage to Her Classics
With an emphasis on simple, comfortable women’s fashion, Kamali designed a complete ready-to-wear wardrobe for the upcoming spring and summer.
Arts and Humanities Division Launches Public Culture Project to Promote the Humanities in Public Life
The Project will involve a series of public conversations between speakers from fields such as government, business, and technology to engage in questions about education and work, the role of artificial intelligence in human lives, and the role of God in the U.S., among others.
Anachronism Gone Wild: ‘Wuthering Heights’ and the Modern Period Drama
“Wuthering Heights” is playing a dangerous game.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
‘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.
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.
Puritan & Company Review: Tasteful New England Fare
From its name to its roots, Cambridge’s Puritan & Company is all New England, all the time.
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.
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.