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Best of the Best

We put together a list of the best things to do in Boston. Readers had their own ideas.

After checking out our Best of the Best picks, readers shared their favorite brewpubs, bookstores, rooftop restaurants, and more.

August 25 / Travel Issue

Your guide to navigating the Kancamagus Highway during peak foliage season
Yes, there will be crowds. But the "Kanc" offers stunning views and hidden gems, if you know where to look.

10 of the best orchards for apple picking in New England this fall
It's never too early to plan your annual apple picking excursion. Here's a list of top apple orchards for 2024.

On Korea’s Jeju Island, we journeyed into the past. We found much more.
A writer and her husband encounter complex history, lush nature, and reflective moments at one of the country’s premier destinations.

Advice

I value my support group. Is revealing my crush on a fellow member too risky?

Blind date: ‘Our vibes were similar — just laid back and chill’

None of my friends got me a housewarming gift. Is it because I’m single?

This week's columns

PERSPECTIVE

Traveling in Maine with my kids, I was Vacation Dad. What could go wrong?

What I learned about myself while traveling solo with my kids.
CONNECTIONS

I navigated my trip in Greece in a wheelchair, with help from a friend

What Greece lacks in accessibility, its people help overcome with kindness.
Cooking

Recipes for a taste of Vietnam: summer rolls and savory vegetarian dishes

Summer Rolls With Peanut Sauce, Vietnamese-Style Tofu With Gingery Tomato Sauce, and Sweet-and-Savory Broiled Eggplant With Peanuts
Style Watch

Home design: Adding a small wall to create a mudroom, laundry, and half bath

Splitting a large open room allows for a bath and eases circulation.

Your Week ahead
Five things to do around Boston, Aug. 19-25
Catch a WNBA game in Boston, enjoy Jamaica Plain Porchfest, discover vintage treasure, and more.

On the Block
For sale: Find your perfect home in Wellesley, part college town, part elite suburb
There’s no denying Wellesley’s charm for those who can afford it.

CommentsParenting lessons, Walden Pond tensions, and more draw responses from readers
Readers write in.

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August 11

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From coffee milk to cheese-less pizza, why are Rhode Island’s iconic foods so weird?

The obsession with quintessential Ocean State specialties has mostly been lost on this Globe writer. Until now.

The Boston Globe Best of the Best

The Boston Globe’s Best of the Best

Our ultimate guide to more than 200 winners for Boston's best food, drinks, and fun things to do.
Discover the 6 best lobster rolls in Boston9 great craft breweries and taprooms to visit in Greater Boston22 places to find amazing food for $20 or lessExplore the full list of 200-plus winners in 21 categories
Best of the Best

We picked the best food in Greater Boston. You, readers, had thoughts.

When we released our selections for the best coffee shops, breakfast spots, Italian restaurants, and more, we asked readers to share their favorites.

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