Long reads
Roundups written by people who live here — routes, tables and shortcuts.
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Murals, open studios and the cinema — how to see the district in an afternoon.
Start at Foundry Gallery for the current exhibition, then wander Orchard Street for murals. Most studios open their doors on first Thursdays, but Foundry Open Studios r…
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Eight courtyard kitchens worth the detour off Lantern Alley.
The Old Quarter rewards slow walking: every courtyard hides a kitchen, and every kitchen keeps its own lantern color. Start with tea and dumplings at The Copper Kettle,…
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Ferry views, fish markets and salt-air nights — a two-day loop through the old port.
Day one: start at the ferry terminal market, walk the promenade to the lighthouse pier, then catch golden hour from the Harbor Lights roof. Day two: morning seafood at …