When you live in New England, you have to take advantage of the outrageously fresh seafood available year round. There may be no greater way to do that than to take advantage of the variety of raw bars scattered throughout the city. So check out Boston’s raw talent with Haute Living’s Top 5 raw bars…

Eat Your Heart is a night of good music, good food for two great causes. How could you go wrong? The concept came to this small group of, “local like-minded music- loving foodies,” as they so aptly put it, back in 2008 to celebrate their passions in one collaborative forum to benefit the work and passions of local creative types looking to foster and grow their love of food and music. Last year’s event at…

Tapas are a particular favorite of mine. How can you not love the adventure of sampling a variety of flavors, sharing in the experience with family and friends. I think every meal experience should be this rich, warm and inviting. So any chance I get to take in some tapas… and sangria too, of course, I am more than happy to do so. But, just like selecting which delicious morsels…

Anyone who has ever traversed the green space triangle between the Long Wharf Marriott, the North End’s Atlantic Ave border and the waterfront knows what a peaceful piece of land it has become thanks to the restoration and help of the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP). If you have had a picnic lunch in the space, strolled along the walkway along the water, taken the kids here to frolic and play or even romanced a certain someone under the twinkling lights of the garden trellis – now is your chance to give back.

If sexy witches and naughty nurses are your type of Halloween haunt, clubbing your way through Halloween may be just the thing for you. Here are your best bets for an unforgettable Halloween weekend.

You are the type that must dress for every occasion. And Halloween is, of course, no exception. But where do you take your costumed self in the hallowed days and nights leading up to this Sunday’s scare fest? There is certainly no shortage of opportunity in and around Boston. To help you decide we have unearthed some of the best spots to get your scare on this Halloween weekend.

There’s nothing more enticing than a new restaurant opening up in the crisp autumn air in New England. This fall there are plenty of tasty and eclectic options to choose from to delight your palate and impress your companions. Here are Haute Living’s top 5 choices for new restaurants in Boston.

Listen. We know you don’t need a reason to go shopping. Anytime is a good time to get yourself a little something special. But when 34 stores in and around Boston come together to offer a special deal for one week only, there really isn’t any excuse for not going shopping.

Boston is a favorite city for many because of its blend of modern buildings and old world charms in a fairly clean and bright setting for such a busy metro area. And while Boston may be the walking city, sometimes it’s nice to sit back and take it all in from a far, or from above. So how do you get the best view of Boston? Easy. Just check out Haute Living’s take on the top 5 views of Boston.