Many fiction readers have explored imaginary realms in their minds. The more literal-minded among us, however, sometimes need a bit more guidance, which explains the large collection of re

 For the first time in 20 years, a new U.S. flagship store for Waterford Crystal (127–129 Newbury St., 617-236-0369, waterford.com) has graced this side of the Atlantic. Located on the second f

For Art Lovers: For the first time in its history, Boston’s Museum of Fine Arts displays a painting by Austrian artist Gustav Klimt, thanks to the Visiting Masterpiece program that brings the

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 When a beloved, acclaimed restaurant closes, its shoes can be hard to fill. Such is the case with the late, lamented French eatery Radius, which shuttered its Financial District space at 10 High

 For oenophiles throughout the Boston area, the annual Boston Wine Expo is like the Super Bowl, Christmas and the Fourth of July all wrapped up into one grand event. Entering its 24th year, the f

 Winter may be oyster season, yet at Legal Sea Foods (refer to listing, page 61) locations throughout the Boston area, it’s shrimp season as well. To the delight of hungry crustacean fans, Lega

 Perhaps one of the most significant singers you’ve never heard of, Roland Hayes (1887–1977) was the first internationally renowned African American singer, performing before European royalty