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Boston Globe
09-07-2025
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Inside the Globe's new Best of the Best list
Write to us at . To subscribe, . TODAY'S STARTING POINT Confession: I'm pretty bad at shopping for clothes. I have little sense of style (something dedicated Starting Point readers might remember from But there's something about thrifting that I love. It might be the thrill of discovery. It might be the experience reminds me of a more analog era, before much of our shopping (indeed, much of our experience of the world) happened via online ads, influencer content, and other things pushed to our devices. It might be that rifling through trendy secondhand T-shirts can make even a stodgy fashion criminal like me feel cool, at least for a few minutes. And of course I appreciate the prices, too. So over the weekend I popped into Advertisement Thrift stores are one of seven new categories in the Globe's current Best of the Best list, supplementing the cheap eats, bookstores, and other categories that appeared in Advertisement Below you'll find a teaser from the six other new categories in this year's list, spanning record stores to doughnuts. If you like what you see, explore Best sandwiches Sandwiches from All Star Sandwich Bar in Cambridge Handout All-Star Sandwich Bar: With its retro vibe and menu of outrageous comfort food, this Inman Square staple exudes devil-may-care largesse. Try a grilled meatloaf sandwich blanketed in melted Jack cheese on sourdough or a sinfully thick grilled cheese on white, further corrupted by béchamel sauce. 1245 Cambridge Street, Cambridge. Bakeries Colette Bakery: Expanded from Medford to Melrose and now the South End, this French bakery practices culinary diplomacy wherever it goes. This is thanks to eggy, burnt sugar-y canelés, perfectly buttery croissants, and baguettes to carry home like a real French person. 517 Columbus Avenue, South End. Advertisement Doughnuts Mass Hole Donuts' Pink Papi doughnut hole has lemon poppy with pink lemonade glaze and crunchy white chocolate and strawberry sprinkles. Dan Parcell Mass Hole Donuts: A cheeky riff on the unofficial Massachusetts state dessert, these cleverly composed doughnut holes are orb-only fever dreams with more ingredients than Market Basket, with varieties including crushed potato chips, candied lemons, churro chunks — why not? 1157 Broadway, Somerville. Cocktail bars Parla: With its dark, wood paneled walls and cozy footprint, entering Parla feels a little like stepping inside an old fashioned: Like the drink, it packs a punch. 230 Hanover Street, North End. Record stores Village Vinyl & Hi Fi: This Coolidge Corner spot is the place to find that record you never knew you needed until you got there. Congolese jazz? A Disney animated movie soundtrack? A throwback compilation of Soul Train hits? Check. Check. Check. 307 Harvard Street, Brookline. Neighborhood restaurants Delux Cafe in the South End Mona Miri for the Boston Globe Delux Cafe: In this kitschy, kaleidoscopic jewel box of a bar, '50s and '60s paraphernalia adorn the walls and a jukebox emits a soft glow from the corner. But for a restaurant that resembles an Elvis impersonator's fever dream (in a good way), the food is shockingly great. 100 Chandler Street, South End. 🧩 2 Down: 75° POINTS OF INTEREST Fishing boats tied up at New Bedford's State Pier. The industry relies on immigrant labor. David L. Ryan/Globe Staff/David L Ryan, Globe Staff Phones away: Massachusetts lawmakers advanced a bill that would ban students in the state from White Stadium renovation: Boston Mayor Michelle Wu acknowledged that the cost of the project will likely exceed $91 million, citing higher prices of materials. The price tag Advertisement Karen Read: Read's lead defense attorney said that his firm In mourning: Samantha, a 24-year-old zebra at the Roger Williams Park Zoo in Providence, died after she AI imposter: Someone pretending to be Secretary of State Marco Rubio contacted foreign ministers, a governor, and a member of Congress using artificial intelligence to mimic Rubio's voice and writing style. ( Russia-Ukraine war: President Trump criticized Vladimir Putin and pledged more weapons to Ukraine, reversing a pause on US ammunition shipments. Trump said he didn't know who in his administration had ordered the pause. ( Local impacts: Baystate Health, Western Massachusetts' largest health care system, is already struggling financially and estimates the cuts to Medicaid in Trump's tax law Wear away: TSA will no longer require travelers to take off their shoes during airport security screenings. ( Labor deal: The NHL and NHL Players' Association formally extended their collective bargaining agreement through 2030. ( Shipping attacks: Yemen's Houthi rebels are renewing their attacks on ships in the Red Sea. After sinking a Liberian-flagged, Greek-owned cargo vessel on Sunday, the rebels targeted another yesterday, killing three people. ( Advertisement BESIDE THE POINT ❤️ Love Letters: She loves her boyfriend but 🇮🇹 Holy sightsee: Check out the hilltop Italian town where Pope Leo XIV is staying cool this summer. ( 🧑🍳 Cooking for one? Despite Costco's reputation for bulk, you can still save money there as a single shopper. 💀 Body politic: Philadelphia's Mütter Museum houses preserved human fetuses, skulls, and other unusual bodily artifacts. Now its new management is navigating an ethical and political minefield. 🎙️ A very Boston episode: 'The Bear' actress Ayo Edebiri 👪 Family dynamics: TikTok is abuzz about how being a 'living room family' (where everyone hung out together) versus a 'bedroom family' (where kids spent time in their bedrooms) can influence children's behavior. Which was yours? ( 🎵 Live Aid: From Queen to Bowie, Globe reporter Mark Shanahan revisits Thanks for reading Starting Point. This newsletter was edited by ❓ Have a question for the team? Email us at ✍🏼 If someone sent you this newsletter, you can 📬 Delivered Monday through Friday. Ian Prasad Philbrick can be reached at
Boston Globe
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Boston Globe
Sweet choices at the six best doughnut shops around Boston
.bofbpic img { width: 100%; height: auto; } Doughboy Donuts & Deli Photo by Adam DeTour for The Boston Globe; Food styling by Shiela Jarnes This place isn't about being fancy or punny. This is where you go when it's midnight and you really, really need a doughnut (warning: It closes earlier on weekends). Doughnut-making is even geared toward night owls, starting at 5 p.m. every day. The cake doughnuts will fill you up and take some chewing. Don't miss the glazed ones though — light and airy and best consumed as a precursor to the dawn. Address: 220 Dorchester Avenue, South Boston Phone: Find online: .bofbpic img { width: 100%; height: auto; } Kane's Donuts This modern downtown Boston doughnut shop looks the antithesis of the original mom-and-pop Saugus spot that opened in 1955 (five years after the first Dunkin'). As beloved as ever, you'll have to choose among 30-plus varieties. Doughnuts are larger than average and old-fashioned types are among the best sellers: yeasty glazed honey rounds, moist Maine blueberry cakes, and chocolate-coated Boston cream-filled. Gluten-free, dairy-free, and nut-free versions are also sold. Note: Sometimes one Kane's doughnut per day is enough. Sometimes. Address: 90 Oliver Street, Downtown Phone: Find online: .bofbpic img { width: 100%; height: auto; } Mass Hole Donuts Dan Parcell A cheeky riff on the unofficial Massachusetts state dessert, these cleverly composed doughnut holes are orb-only fever dreams with more ingredients than Market Basket, with varieties including crushed potato chips, candied lemons, churro chunks — why not? Here, no flavor is off-limits, and each one is aptly named for a local landmark (The Big Dig is adorned with a gummy worm, then rolled in Oreos crumbled to resemble pavement). Sweet but sassy: What could be more local than that? Address: 1157 Broadway, Somerville Phone: Find online: .bofbpic img { width: 100%; height: auto; } Red Apple Farm at Boston Public Market Wendy Maeda/Globe Staff There's no shame in visiting this authentic and charming farm stand inside Boston Public Market solely to buy apple cider doughnuts. They're made fresh year-round on-site at the market from a secret mix combined with its pressed apple cider. Soft and with a distinctive apple flavor, they've been perfected over multiple generations. There are other doughnut flavors available but, sometimes, simplicity is best. Available in mini and full sizes. Address: 100 Hanover Street, Downtown Phone: Find online: .bofbpic img { width: 100%; height: auto; } Union Square Donuts Aram Boghosian for The Boston Globe Whichever location you visit, Union Square has the doughnut formula down pat: the perfect balance of sweetness, saltiness, and doughiness. Beyond the basics, it also thrives on singular flavors that aren't just a menu gimmick. Ever had a Vietnamese coffee doughnut? What about espresso martini or maple bacon? They also sell cinnamon rolls and an assortment of teas and coffees. Address: 20 Bow Street, Somerville Phone: Find online: Boston Globe Best of the Best winners for 2025 were selected by Globe newsroom staff and correspondents, and limited to Boston, Cambridge, Somerville, and Brookline. We want to hear from you: ? 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