• The New Romanticism
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    The New Romanticism

    Real passion shirks the Hallmark trappings of Valentine’s Day. But as holidays go, it’s still the best excuse to wear grand-gesture jewelry and killer lingerie. How do we love such baubles and underthings? Let us count the ways… More>

  • Liz Claman

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    Liz Claman

    Fox Business anchor Liz Claman, 48, was born and raised in Beverly Hills. She worked as a reporter and later an anchor in Ohio before joining WHDH-TV Channel 7 in Boston, where she served as a reporter and anchor for many years… More>

  • Drinking Buddies
    Photo Credit: Emily Knudsen

    Drinking Buddies

    Restricting cocktails to pre- and post-dinner is now a tired tradition, thanks to the surge in restaurants and bars that value what’s in your glass as much as what’s on your plate. But finding the perfect pairing poses a big challenge: Mixed drinks typically have more aggressive flavors than wine or beer… More>

  • Ramblin’ Man
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    Ramblin’ Man

    On a blustery midwinter afternoon in a dive bar in Revere, the patrons’ eyes never lift from the Keno numbers to take in the beachside view. Cut-price drafts, ancient pool tables, crumbling dartboards. This is where chef Brian Poe goes to ground… More>

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