News Summary
Boston magazine has revealed the winners of its annual ‘Best of Boston’ list, highlighting the city’s top culinary and cultural offerings across over 250 categories. The winners, ranging from the best ice cream to outstanding neighborhood restaurants, showcase Boston’s vibrant community and its local businesses. The magazine will celebrate these winners at the upcoming Best of Boston Soiree, encouraging residents to support their local favorites.
Boston Celebrates Best of Boston 2025 Winners
Boston magazine has unveiled its highly anticipated annual “Best of Boston” list for 2025, celebrating the city’s top restaurants, bars, and local gems across more than 250 categories.
The winners were carefully selected after months of extensive testing and discussions by the magazine’s dedicated team of editors and writers, ensuring a well-rounded and authentic representation of the Boston area’s culinary and cultural scene.
Highlights from the Best of Boston 2025
This year’s winners span various categories, showcasing the diversity and vibrancy of Boston’s offerings:
- Best Ice Cream: Third Time Ice Cream, renowned for its high-quality scoops and unconventional flavors.
- Best Espresso Martini: Bricco, a standout for selling nearly 100,000 espresso martinis each year.
- Best Neighborhood Restaurants:
- JP’s Brassica Kitchen + Cafe takes the title for Jamaica Plain.
- Allston’s Szechuan Mountain House wins for Allston.
- Best New Bakery-Cafe: Imagine, an offshoot of Iggy’s Bread, noted for its chic offerings.
- Best Doughnuts: Lionheart Confections, celebrated for unique treats like the scallion pancake doughnut.
- Best Mexican Cuisine: Abuela’s Table, which highlights authentic dishes such as cheesy birria tacos.
- Best Bagel: Goldilox Bagel in Medford, favored for its olive oil salt and pepper bagels.
- Best Brunch: Hunter’s Kitchen and Bar, offering reasonably priced Southern-inspired dishes.
- Best New Restaurant: Kaia, a Greek spot in the South End, known for its pristine seafood.
Upcoming Celebration and Community Engagement
Boston magazine will honor the winners at the annual Best of Boston Soiree, scheduled for July 16, 2025. This event serves as a platform to highlight local businesses and recognize community support for them. Tickets for the soiree can be procured through the magazine’s website.
The latest issue featuring the “Best of Boston” winners is now available on newsstands and digitally. The magazine seeks to foster a sense of community pride in local establishments, whether it be through the culinary arts, shopping venues, or services that make the city unique.
More Notable Mentions
In addition to the top winners, the “Best of Boston” list also includes a variety of noteworthy mentions across other categories such as gyms, bookstores, and hidden gems like “Big Hoops to Fill,” located on the Rose Kennedy Greenway. These entries further enrich the city’s cultural tapestry and highlight Boston’s commitment to supporting its local economies.
Boston’s food and cultural scene continues to evolve, and the “Best of Boston” selection is a testament to the city’s dedication to quality and innovation across various sectors. Residents and visitors alike are encouraged to explore these winners and contribute to the thriving local community.
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Additional Resources
- Boston.com: Best of Boston 2025 Winners
- Wikipedia: Boston
- Caught in Dot: Best of Boston Winners in Dorchester
- Google Search: Best of Boston 2025
- PR Newswire: Boston Magazine’s Best of Boston List
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Food
- Boston Magazine: Best Boston Locavore Restaurant
- Google News: Boston Food Scene
