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Suzanne Norman

A day spent on a bike is a day well spent.

Deco Diva

In its five years on Beacon Hill, neighborhood favorite 1928 has built an enviable reputation as the fashionable set’s go-to place for drinks and dinner.

Afternoon Tea Spots

Pop by these tea spots to enjoy a relaxed and refined afternoon.

Fall Fashion Finds

Fall has arrived and so have the season’s standout pieces. These stylish selections make transitioning your wardrobe effortless, taking you from crisp mornings to warm afternoons with ease

A Vision in Green

Ever attuned to people’s needs, Frederick Law Olmstead, the 19th-century visionary architect behind Boston’s 1,100-acre “Emerald Necklace” park system, would have appreciated some of its 21st-century priorities.

“Its year-round restrooms,” laughs Mergel, the James & Audrey Foster Executive Director of the Esplanade Association. “Restrooms are key.”

This fall, after two decades of planning and slightly more than a year after breaking ground, the Charlesbank campus and Smith Family Pavilion will be finished. At $24 million, the project is the biggest privately funded state park initiative in Massachusetts, and a long-anticipated new facility for residents and visitors. It’s also a crowning achievement for the Esplanade Association, which celebrates its 25th anniversary this year.

The Bridge Builder

Inside the impressive legacy of Lenny Zakim and the nonprofit he founded that carries on his anti-racist work.

Stylish Home Design Stores

Award-winning, Boston-based interior designer Trevor Fulmer takes us through some of his favorite home design stores in Back Bay and Beacon Hill.

Timeless Beauty

Dr. Anna Petropoulos, founder of the Center for Classic Beauty, talks with us about the delicate art of growing older.

Carlos Bueno

A great Sunday in Back Bay doesn't need to be complicated. 

Staying Strong

Dr. Julia Loewenthal, a primary care physician and geriatrician at Lutanen Health, shares her thoughts about women and health with MyBoston magazine. Dr. Loewenthal’s work at Lutanen is designed around small patient panels, extended visits, and proactive, relationship-based care. Lutanen specializes in maximizing each patient’s potential for longevity throughout their lifetime.

The Wind in Our Sails

As the beloved nonprofit Community Boating Initiative turns 80 this year, we take a look inside its life-changing work that has impacts beyond the water.

Bravo, BLO!

There is a moment in every opera performance when hundreds of individual experiences become one. House lights fade. The orchestra begins. Conversations give way to silence as strangers settle into a shared act of listening, drawn together by music, story, and the possibility of being moved by both.

Eliza Bailey   

A Sunday well spent.

A Dream Realized 

The Commonwealth Shakespeare Company celebrates its 30th anniversary of free Shakespeare on the Common with an energetic, colorful production of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” the same play that launched the organization in 1996.

The Perfect Pergola

Outdoor living has become one of the fastest-growing home improvement investments. Kathy Egasti answers some of the most common questions homeowners ask when planning a custom pergola.

Vision Quest

Dr. Stacy Coen of Blink, a boutique eyecare clinic and frame store at 252 Newbury Street, sits down with My Boston to discuss her unique approach to her business.

Boston Beaches

Whether you’re looking for a spontaneous afternoon outing or a full beach day with the kids, these beaches are among the best in and around Boston.

Lizzie Taylor

Taking in summer on Sundays.

Temple of Learning

In his 1941 short story “The Library of Babel,” Argentine writer Jorge Luis Borges imagines an infinite series of hexagonal galleries filled with books that contain all human knowledge. The only trick is that the real books are mixed in with every possible variation of their text. Babel’s librarians go insane trying to find the books with actual meaning amid the nonsense.

Home Truths

My Boston sits down with Lara Shuqom, principal of The Collective, an elite real estate group based out of Compass Real Estate in Back Bay, to learn more about her background and her take on the market for properties in our historic neighborhoods.

Neighborhood Playgrounds

Give your kids the gift of outdoor playtime while you enjoy classic Boston vibes.

Lucia Johnson

After starting her Sunday with coffee from Beacon Hill Market, this recent college grad delights in many things, from Boston Ballet matinees to yoga.

Not-So-Dirty Water

A decades-long effort to clean up the Charles pays off in the form of a much-loved swimming event.

Three Decades of Design: David Sharff

MyBoston talks with architect David Sharff, who loves the challenge of preserving historic homes while introducing modern design elements.

Viva Vivo

After a decade and a half of leading The Celebrity Series of Boston, now Vivo Performing Arts, one of the city’s most influential cultural institutions, Gary Dunning is preparing to step away. Thanks to his long-term vision and thoughtful planning, the organization he leaves behind is adroitly positioned to serve the evolving tastes of Boston audiences.

Dog-Friendly Places

As the dog days of summer (pun intended!) approach, dog owners are always on the lookout for places to hang out with their furry best friends. Here are five of the best that the neighborhood has to offer.

Georgia Balafas

How this Boston native spends a productive and fun Sunday.

America's Tall Ship

The USCGC Eagle, America’s Tall Ship, will join the USS Constitution in the Navy Yard in Charlestown for the Sail 250 celebration. My Boston explores the ship’s fascinating past and exciting present as a training vessel for Coast Guard cadets.

Gifts for Mom

This Mother’s Day, give a gift that doesn’t expire on Sunday night.

Armani Thao

For this Boston creative, Sundays are dedicated to slowing down to enjoy everything the city has to offer.

Fly Fish in Boston? You Bet!

Yes, you read right. Our insider tips will get you started.

Elegance in Bloom

The Beacon Hill Garden Club keeps the neighborhood beautiful and, through its famous Hidden Gardens Tour and Soiree, raises funds to uplift other green spaces in Boston. 

Setting the Stage for a Sale

Home staging expert Danielle Khitrik knows how to make properties shine, to the delight of buyers and sellers alike.

Should We Stay or Go?

Mom and longtime Beacon Hill resident Jessica Crimmins weighs in on the benefits of raising kids in the city.

Meet the Massachusetts Historical Society's New President

Lisa Krassner is the latest steward of some of America’s greatest treasures.

Leslie Parsons

Leisurely Sunday afternoons in Back Bay are a favorite for this local.

Bookstores and Bookstore Cafes

You don’t have to travel far from home to experience a whole new world.

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.