Congratulations to the Best of Boston Magazine 2023 winners located in Harvard Square! You’ve always been winners to us!
BEST PIZZA SOURCE
Maybe it’s those perfectly crisped-up ’roni cups; maybe it’s the light-but-not-too-light, just-kissed-by-char dough born from a sourdough starter made with yeast from local beer. Whatever the reason, we can’t get enough of Source’s pizza. Better yet, pair it with an espresso martini and a side of umami-packed miso chili-caramel Brussels sprouts. 27 Church St., Cambridge, MA 02138, sourcerestaurants.com.
With so many great Italian restaurants in the Boston area, competition for this category is always fierce, but this decade-old trattoria from chef Michael Pagliarini and his partner Pamela Ralston remains at the head of the pack for good reason. Several reasons, actually: its pretty, rustic ambiance; superb local sourcing; spectacular grilled and roasted meats; and, above all, delectable pastas rolled out every day on a long table that seats big parties at night. 1682 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA 02138, giuliarestaurant.com.
BEST FESTIVAL Boston Calling Music Festival
What started as a two-day concert at City Hall Plaza 10 years ago has blossomed into New England’s destination festival. Its fifth time at the Harvard Athletic Complex, this year’s masterfully executed event mixed legacy performers (Foo Fighters, Alanis Morissette), surprise showstoppers (Noah Kahan, Genesis Owusu), and endearing up-and-comers (the Linda Lindas, Mint Green). Staggered set times minimized scheduling conflicts and FOMO; the overall vibe, meanwhile, was great — you can’t go wrong with the Flaming Lips and a Ferris wheel. bostoncalling.com.
