Contrary to popular belief, Fenway Park Senior Executive Chef Ron Abell does a lot more than grill hot dogs—though we’re sure he can make a mean Fenway Frank. Abell has been in charge of Fenway’s culinary operations since 2006, supervising everything from the exclusive EMC Club to the lowliest concession stand. He cooks for the owners, the players and their wives, the media, the player’s club and staffers. If you’re eating in Fenway Park, Abell has likely had something to do with it.

You don’t often hear the words “ping pong” and “luxury” in the same sentence, but that’s just what the creators of Blazing Paddles are aiming for with their new Fenway venture.

Several Irish filmmakers and actors came together at the Somerville Theater in Davis Square on March 20 for the opening of the 14th Annual Irish Film Festival, the largest of its kind outside of Ireland.

 After suffering a severe concussion last season, Red Sox backup catcher David Ross was forced to take off two months, missing a total of 65 games. There were times when he wondered if he’d ever play again, but he returned to his spot behind the plate in August and ended up playing in four of the six World Series games— including the series clincher on October 30, 2013.

 Fenway Park is one of the oldest and smallest baseball stadiums in America—and also one of its most beloved. Situated in the middle of a dense city block, the park has endured a lot over the years, including multiple fires, threats of demolition, and a near-century-long losing streak from its home team. Nevertheless, Red Sox fans consider it sacred—some even going so far as to spread family members’ ashes on its grounds—and with a 100th anniversary under its belt and no end date in sight, Fenway seems poised to play on for generations to come.

Housed in a former leather goods shop in Downtown Crossing, The Merchant is a stylish new brasserie-style spot open for lunch, dinner and late-night.

Between the Celtic music, the authentic décor, and the accented staff, M.J. O’Connor’s in the Park Plaza Hotel corners the market on Irish pubs in downtown Boston. The bartenders are welcoming, friendly, and according to their manager, “convincing” — a helpful trait when their GM concocts a new drink recipe to test on trusting and loyal customers.

On March 21–24, thousands of anime fans descended on Boston for Anime Boston, the Northeast's largest anime convention. Photographer Samantha Murray shares these photos of decked-out attendees.