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Milton man who died in apparent accident in Kowloon parking lot was devoted father of twins, former athlete

Patrick Kenney Jr. “approached life the way he played football — full speed ahead with fierce determination and infectious joy in life that he shared with family, friends, teammates, and coworkers,” his obituary said.

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Cookbooks for everyone
Cookbooks are a perfect holiday gift. They are useful, beautiful, thoughtful, and personal. And, if you’re lucky, you’ll reap the rewards when the recipients put them to use. The right book for every home cook is out there. Here are some of this year’s best.

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Recipe: Of all the latke methods under the sun, this one for potato latke muffins is the least messy — and quite good
This recipe is for Potato Latke Muffins from the food section of The Boston Globe.

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Boston tourism officials want visitors to put their money where their mouth is
Meet Boston launches a new initiative to elevate the area as a dining destination.

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Ten new restaurants to visit this spring

Recently opened or coming soon, these spots offer inventive drinks, globetrotting flavors, and all the oysters you can eat.

For Island Creek Oysters, everything comes together here

The Winsor House is a realization of the Duxbury company’s hatchery-to-table vision.

10 restaurants to eat at near Fenway Park

The surrounding neighborhood offers everything from handmade Japanese noodles to lobster rolls and oysters to Yemeni stews with fresh-baked flatbreads. Here are some places that hit it out of the park.
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The 2022 Boston-area restaurant awards

Swank New England seafood, dishes from Yemen and Yunnan, a motorcycle cafe, and so many exciting new spots to try. Here’s a look back at the moments, places, and tastes that made the year memorable.
Don’t like loud restaurants? Here are 10 places to eat where you won’t need earplugs.The year’s best cookbooks showcase culture, connection — and even convenienceWhat this food critic was thankful for in 2022

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The Banks Fish House wants to be the Grill 23 of seafood

For Island Creek Oysters, everything comes together here

Redefining Irish pub fare at the Dubliner

Cuba, modern and graceful, is on the plate at Gustazo

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Favorite restaurants (old and new) in Boston

Eating here will help you discover the city for the first time, or fall in love all over again.

Where to eat brunch in Boston

Brunch is the most indulgent of all meals, and it is meant to be savored with friends. Here’s a look at some fun places to have brunch in the city, and some tasty dishes to order (and share).

Where to get your chocolate fix in Boston

If loving chocolate is wrong, we don’t want to be right. Here are a few crave-worthy stops.

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Boston’s best holiday dining secrets

Recipe: Of all the latke methods under the sun, this one for potato latke muffins is the least messy — and quite good

Where to eat and drink on New Year’s Eve in Rhode Island

We asked Globe readers to tell us where to find the best Italian sandwiches. Here’s what they said.

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Lidia Bastianich celebrates a TV milestone with ‘25 Years with Lidia: A Culinary Jubilee’

The GBH-produced biography traces the Italian super-chef’s escape from communism to become one of the country’s best-known restaurateurs.

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This handblown stemware might shatter your expectations about durability

Glasvin glasses look fragile, but are shatter-resistant and can be cleaned in the dishwasher.

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Delight the wine lover in your life with ‘The New French Wine’

Jon Bonné's latest masterwork makes the perfect gift for every oenophile.

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Let sisters Susan and Lauren Fain of Quicksilver Baking Company make the rugelach for you

The crisp, tender crescent cookies with fruit and nut fillings have roots in Eastern Europe and are a beloved treat at Hanukkah.

BOTTLES

Wandering Soul brewery launches a comeback beer, Dark Clouds Must Pass, and a micro taproom on wheels

Plus: A line of nonalcoholic beverages called Hidden Path.

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Recipe: You won’t be intimidated by this method for mushroom Parmesan souffle and you’ll love the results

This recipe is for Mushroom Parmesan Souffle from the food section of The Boston Globe.

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Recipe: Bake a rich, elegant mushroom tart with puff pastry for a holiday spread

This recipe is for Mushroom Tart from the food section of The Boston Globe.

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She holds the Guinness World Record for the largest private cookbook collection. Now she’s having a garage sale to sell some of them.

For Lisa Ekus of Hatfield, cookbooks are armchair journeys, a way to embrace a culture or illuminate the past. “The stories of how a dish came about, who made it, and their influences have been my passion,” she says.

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For this Southie-based blogger, food is everything — including a big part of her success story

Sarah Fennel started a food blog, Broma Bakery, as a college student in 2010. Now, she has millions of readers and social media followers.

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It’s soup season. Here are 9 superior bowls to try in Rhode Island.

Matzo ball, okra stew, wonton, pozole, and other classics to explore.

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What it takes: Region’s lauded chefs say they learned it working at pizza joint in high school

Their careers intertwined since they worked together for early mentor Walter Slater, Kevin O’Donnell and Will Rietzel are teaming up once again, this time at Giusto in Newport.

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Boston’s best holiday dining secrets

Singing waiters. Martial arts displays. Hot tub booths and clandestine poutine. Impress your friends and family with our gift to you: a dazzling guide to curiosities, calzones, and even cannabis.

Four people charged in connection to Thanksgiving Eve brawl at Kowloon Restaurant

The melee broke out around 10:30 p.m. in the downstairs bar at the well-known Route 1 restaurant.