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Distinguished Service: Lisa Flores

Sales and Marketing Director Lisa Flores has dedicated the past 24 years to shaping Boston’s opportunities for fine dining, with exquisite results.

Spring Style Finds

Spring is in the air, and we have curated a few must-have items to help you enjoy the city in style.

How to Select the Right Kitchen Knife

When it comes to cutlery, Jennifer and Jim Hill are the sharpest tools in the drawer. They own Blackstone’s of Beacon Hill, the largest fine cutlery retailer in New England. Selecting a good knife can be daunting. The Hills are here to point you in the right direction.

Greta Cunniff

The owner and founder of Beacon Hill boutique East Coast Ivy, Greta Cunniff, loves spending her days off with her husband, Chris, and their two dogs, Luna and Ivy.

A Gallery of Their Own: Interior Designer Trevor Fulmer

Interior designer Trevor Fulmer recounts the pleasure of designing a Back Bay brownstone where art and memory live side by side.

Lutanen Health's Holistic Approach to Concierge Medicine

Dr. Jay Luthar and his team are bringing a holistic approach to concierge medicine in a new Back Bay practice that considers the whole patient.

On Pointe: Boston Ballet Principal Dancer Lia Cirio

Lia Cirio’s parents say she came out of the womb dancing. “I was always moving around,” she recalls. “I had the little tutu pajamas and all that stuff. But my core childhood memory is going to ‘The Nutcracker.’ All I wanted was to be Clara.” Cirio is Clara. She’s also Princess Aurora from “The Sleeping Beauty,” Odette from “Swan Lake,” Nikiya from “La Bayadère,” and all the roles she has danced and portrayed over the course of 22 years as one of Boston Ballet’s principal dancers.

Private Chefs

Boston's private chefs bring gourmet dining to the city's most intimate tables—those at home. 

Lyrik: A Creative Space to Live, Work, and Play

Lyrik, the new-ish complex at the end of Newbury Street, aims to craft a creative and innovative space that unites Back Bay and the Fenway.

Besties in Business

They say if you want to ruin a friendship, go into business together. But they haven’t met the owners of Forty Winks, Dress Boston, and Crush Boutique, three of Beacon Hill’s most elegant boutiques. Remarkably, all these stores were founded and are still owned by women who bonded early in life. MyBoston sits down with these dynamic duos—women who are both close friends and business partners.

A Great Massage

We sat down with Laura Slade, owner of A Great Massage, LLC, to learn how massage can help athletes, desk jockeys, and others.

A Cut Above

Stilisti Salon is in its 20th year on Newbury Street. Its founder and owner, Marisa Marino, remains as committed to her staff and her principles as ever.

Markus Lindner

A native of Germany, Markus Lindner has lived and worked in London, Paris, and Geneva. These days, he enjoys spending Sundays in Back Bay and Beacon Hill with his wife and two young daughters.

Clean Cravings

It’s the new year—another opportunity to make healthier food choices, but that doesn’t mean sacrificing taste. We’ve selected some of our favorite spots and dishes that will leave you full without weighing you down.

Just a Number

Five fabulous Back Bay older adults share their wisdom and insights about life, love, and aging well. 

Zak Kinnaird

Host Gifts

To make an impression at holiday parties, consider one of these distinctive gifts for your host or hostess, sourced from some of our favorite shops in Back Bay and Beacon Hill.

Robert Rouleau

The Art of Hosting

Rey Moraga reveals his secrets for how to throw the perfect dinner party. 

A Tale of Two Neighborhoods

Back Bay and Beacon Hill might look similar, but for residents, there are

real differences. Realtor Collin Bray walks us through just a few.

Bells on the Hill

A beloved Beacon Hill tradition is headed into its 101st year, thanks to the dedication of handbell musician Pamela Madigan and the Beacon Hill Ringers.

4 Tips for Healthier Holidays

Personal trainer and longtime Beacon Hill resident Cindy Sullivan shares tips for relieving stress over the holidays.

An Eye for Elegance

Silke Berlinghof-Nielsen brings her cultivated eye and multilingual background to her curated online antique furniture marketplace, Styylish.com.

Consignment Shops

Take a tour of our favorite consignment shops—where personal style meets timeless charm.

Realtor Diana Coldren talks to us about homes with history.

Objects of Desire

Auction house Doyle has a new home at The Vendome, run by two experienced appraisers who take a personal approach to buying and selling art and antiques.

Lattes

MyBoston checks out the five best lattes in Back Bay and Beacon Hill. 

Staying Power

The grand Lenox Hotel celebrates 125 years of luxury. 

Meet the MyBoston Team!

To celebrate our first year, we're introducing you to our core crew—the people behind the scenes who bring each issue to life. 

Vivien Li

Back Bay resident Vivien Li shares her favorite Sunday activities.

Canine Connections

How do dogs bring us together? Lisa Mulman counts the ways.

Distinctive Vision

Stacy Coen, OD, brings technology, style, and kindness to her innovative optometry practice.

The Art of the Bridge

World-renowned architect and Beacon Hill resident Miguel Rosales has designed several of the country's most iconic bridges, including Boston's beloved Zakim bridge.

Life on Nantucket

Hospitality entrepreneur and innkeeper Jeneane Life returns to the island she loves. 

Sweet Success

Joanne Chang celebrates 25 years of Flour Bakery.

Joie de Livre

A cultural gem in the heart of Back Bay, the French Library, which celebrated its 80th anniversary in 2025, boasts the largest collection of French-language books and media anywhere in the U.S.

Free Summer Workouts!

Enjoy getting fit outdoors this summer at a variety of appealing locations.

Boston’s Magic Maestro

Keith Lockhart celebrates 30 years as conductor of the Boston Pops.

Road Trip Season

Make the most of the nice weather by visiting these unique destinations, each no more than two hours from Boston. 

Green-Space Guru

Liza Meyer takes the helm as the newest president of Friends of the Public Garden.

A Modern Home With History

An architect and his wife pour their love of history and design into a personal renovation project in Back Bay.

Ancestral Ties

American Ancestors debuts a new family history exhibition aimed at increasing access and equity.

Mother’s Day at Women’s Lunch Place

A long tradition of selling greeting cards supports freshly made meals at this day shelter and advocacy center.