Soleil, a local breakfast-lunch spot in Roxbury, fosters a sense of community alongside its homestyle food. The restaurant, under the leadership of chef and owner Cheryl Straughter, has gained a loyal following within the community.
Metro, Food
With a Modern Twist, Bianca Offers an Eclectic Variety of Dishes
Opening a business during a pandemic is not an easy task, especially when the grand opening is based on a takeout menu alone. The husband and wife team of Tim and Nancy Cushman originally intended to open Bianca on March 19, but the opening was delayed by the pandemic.
Food, Metro
Geometry Meets Dessert at Jonquils Cafe and Bakery
Geometry and baking come together at Jonquils Cafe and Bakery, a self-proclaimed “cosmopolitan cafe” whose main attraction is the playfully shaped layer cakes.
Metro, Food
Villa Bakery Cafe Brings Brazilian Flair to Brighton
“It is family run, it is female run, it is minority run. It is a Brighton-area small business, and we need businesses like this. We appreciate the support of our customers,” Lavin said.
Metro, Food
The Dial Serves Brunch and History in Cambridge
Situated on Confectioner’s Row, The Dial, which opened on Sept. 23, offers an eclectic variety of dishes that take inspiration from Central America, Europe, and South Asia.
Metro, Food
Caffe Nero Comes to Newtonville
Caffè Nero’s strong brews, extensive menu, proximity to campus, and substantial amount of seating make it a great location for weekend study grinds, especially since many other nearby options are so often full due to capacity restrictions.
Metro, Food
From Waffles to Wine, Curio Coffee and Wine Bar Offers It All
There’s nothing like the smell of freshly ground coffee beans on a Saturday morning, and, if you don’t have a coffee pot on hand in your dorm, you can satisfy this caffeine craving at one of Boston’s hidden gems: Curio Coffee and Wine Bar.
Metro, Food
Cupcake Mojo Pop-Up Shop Opens in Seaport
In the dynamic Seaport District in downtown Boston, there is always something new and interesting in the works. One enclave of the neighborhood plays host to four small spaces for pop-up shops, and a recent attraction has been the opening of Cupcake Mojo.
Boston, Food, Metro
Taza Chocolate Spreads the Valentine’s Day Love with Pop-tarts
Taza threw a pre-Valentine’s Day Pop(tart) & Shop on Feb. 13 in which it offered hot chocolate made from Taza chocolate and Purbaugh’s mini Pop-Tarts.
Metro, Food
Stillwater’s Creative Brunch Menu
Though Stillwater has a one-of-a-kind brunch menu, its overall subpar fare doesn’t make it worth this weekend’s brunch plans.
