3+ hour, 45+ min ago  (286+ words) God, I hope not. Illustration by Dale Stephanos Welcome to "The Salty Cod," a monthly column in which humorist'Steve Calechman'grapples with uniquely New England dilemmas.' God, I hope not, because I screwed up big time. I grew up on the…...

19+ hour, 26+ min ago  (137+ words) So long, cocktails; hello, electrolyte drinks. Are group health events becoming the city's preferred way to gather after dark? Illustration by Jeannie Phan For years, wellness was a solitary pursuit'early-morning workouts, solo spa appointments, quiet meditation apps. Now, a more…...

19+ hour, 27+ min ago  (255+ words) The Boston neighborhood's newest "sister act" is an Italian restaurant and a flirty cocktail bar under one roof. "We've always thought of going out to dinner as a celebration," says cofounder Di Stasi, and the luxurious digs are a backdrop…...

19+ hour, 59+ min ago  (102+ words) Three connected spaces exude harmony in color, comfort, and quietly bold design. Lighting, Bove says, functions as "jewelry," with sculptural pendants and marble-detailed sconces lending a boutique-hotel refinement without competing against other design features. Together, the rooms form a connected,…...

2+ day, 3+ hour ago  (136+ words) A sprinkling of indie businesses, a dash of great schools, and a heaping helping of Revolutionary history is the recipe for a lively small town. Bedford is home to a top-notch public school system, with two elementary schools, one middle…...

4+ day, 8+ hour ago  (1127+ words) These days, a $7, 000 lab-grown diamond is indistinguishable from a $70, 000 mined one. And buyers aren't just choosing the cheaper option'they've stopped caring about the difference altogether. The old script went like this: A lovestruck fellow would save his paycheck'for months, maybe…...

6+ day, 14+ min ago  (1046+ words) New and exciting restaurants to check out, plus good reasons to visit older spots. Also check out our recently published or updated dining guides: Buffalo wings | Fenway restaurants, bars, and caf's | Irish pubs | New Haven restaurants (beyond "apizza" spots) | Omakase…...

5+ day, 22+ hour ago  (105+ words) You could say alt-rock is one of Boston's enduring exports: It's been 40 years since Throwing Muses' self-titled album came out, and yet the pioneering band is still going strong, having released its 11th album, Moonlight Confessions, last year and coming home…...

1+ week, 16+ hour ago  (304+ words) It's amazing what a few miles can do to the market. This month, we compare a sprawling brick residence in Lincoln with an antique Hingham home. LISTING AGENTS: THE RIDICK REVIS GROUP, COMPASS (LINCOLN); PAMELA BATES, COLDWELL BANKER REALTY (HINGHAM)…...

1+ week, 21+ hour ago  (83+ words) Tapas, paella, churros with caviar, and a space so spectacular you won't want to leave. Welcome to Dalia. Dalia opens for dinner on April 2, with plans for brunch and cafe service at a later date. Also still to come: a…...