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From their giant steaks to their tasty muffins, these now-closed New England restaurants live on in our memories (especially when our stomachs grumble).

Where are the best independent bookstores in New England? We asked associate editor (and independent bookstore co-owner) Joe Bills for a list of favorites.

Nothing warms up a winter meal like the cozy glow of firelight. From Maine to Connecticut, here are our favorite New England restaurants with fireplaces.

Celebrate your best Boston Christmas yet with these favorite spots to eat and stay, plus light displays, craft markets, and festive performances.

Spanning 16 galleries with 12,000 specimens, the Harvard Museum of Natural History is a Boston treasure, and the perfect spot for indoor fun in bad weather.

Yankee editors pick the top dining, lodging, and attractions in Boston and Cambridge in our first-ever Hall of Fame list.

In over 40 years of writing about New Englanders, Yankee editor Mel Allen calls the story of Wil Smith and his daughter Olivia the most inspirational.

Harvard Square haunt Mr. Bartley’s Burger Cottage delivers classic eats and atmosphere.

Searching for a great Boston diner? From Boston proper to nearby Salem, these five classic diners are sure to satisfy. Order up!

Support your local artisans this Christmas season by visiting one (or more!) of our picks for the best holiday craft fairs in New England.

From dancing toys to skiing Santas, these New England holiday events are worth the drive.

Looking for top-notch dining, lodging, and attractions in Beantown? Here are nearly 20 picks from our editors for the best of Boston and Cambridge, Massachusetts.