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As a food and travel journalist, I find myself racking up thousands of miles and flying several times a month. And thanks to my Platinum status with Delta, sometimes I can enjoy a free upgrade. So when the airline announced a “first-of-its-kind partnership” with Shake Shack—serving up the brand’s iconic cheeseburger to first-class passengers—I had to cash in some of my points. First, let’s get through the smallprint. The burgers are only available to first-class passengers on flights departing Boston’s Logan Airport after 9:46am, on routes that are more than 900 miles long. (Delta has teased plans to launch the collaboration in more cities starting in 2025.) And here’s the big thing: Passengers must pre-select the cheeseburger at least 24 hours before departure. So if you’re keeping your fingers crossed to score a last-minute upgrade, you might miss out on trying the cheeseburger at cruising altitude because there won't be any extras onboard. While airplane food is polarizing, I’m someone who genuinely loves having a hot meal in the air, rather than a sad granola bar that’s been in my carry-on bag for who knows how long. It may not always be restaurant-quality, but when you’ve cut things too close and don’t have time to stop by the lounge for a quick bite before the flight, an in-flight meal is a welcome sight. However, I wasn’t sure how I’d feel about this new item landing on the in-flight menu. Pasta is one thing, but a cheeseburger? I could only imagine a sad, mushy...

The holiday season in Boston is packed with exciting, fun and charming things to do. As the weather finally gets colder, indoor activities become so much more appealing—and if we must be outside, there best be mugs of hot cocoa available! Set the table for the season at a holiday lunch or Feast of the Seven Fishes, or get together with some of Boston’s best chefs at a collaboration dinner. For families, you’ll find holiday lights and opportunities to meet Santa—we hope you’re on the nice list. There’s even a festive story time with one of the city’s favorite dogs. Read on for fun holiday ideas. RECOMMENDED: See the full guide to Christmas in Boston

There’s no better way to get into the holiday spirit than gazing upon elaborate displays of glimmering holiday lights. Here's where to wander around Boston for gorgeous lights displays, tastefully decorated trees and more outdoor festivity. Get ready to drink in lights in town, or take an evening ride to celebrate the sparkliest season. To complete your Yuletide experience, lace up at one of the best places for ice skating in Boston, visit a festively decorated bar or restaurant or check out the best holiday markets in Boston—and then enjoy these beautiful holiday light displays. RECOMMENDED: See the full Christmas in Boston guide

The last thing you want to deal with this holiday season is a Black Friday crowd, mall parking or missing shipped packages. So forgo those follies and instead treat yourself to a fun shopping experience—that also supports local. These holiday markets are not only decked out in splendor (hello, hot cocoa and twinkle lights!), but you’ll leave knowing you supported small businesses by buying gifts that stand out from everything else under the tree. When you’re done, check out one of the many Christmas events in Boston or get some more cheer from a Boston Christmas lights display. RECOMMENDED: Full guide to Christmas in Boston

Seasonal cocktails are one thing, and bars and restaurants around Boston are putting on their holiday best. But some spots in the city go above and beyond for Christmas and Hanukkah, with over-the-top decor like themed trees and light displays, and even special programming to make the season bright. If you can't get enough holiday spirit, these are the places on your dining-out list in December. Make a day of it with a stroll through a holiday market or outdoor light display this season. RECOMMENDED: Full guide to celebrating the holiday season in Boston

Can’t get enough holiday wonder? Winter Fest is just what you need. From the creative minds behind Boston’s Wicked Haunt Fest, Winter Fest debuts on December 5 at Hood Park in Charlestown. The event promises to transform two acres into a winter wonderland filled with massive light displays and family-friendly holiday magic. Visitors can meet Santa on weekends and see a life-size gingerbread house and toy workshop. For adults, the Après Ski Veuve Clicquot Gondola Lounge transports guests to Aspen for a champagne toast. Look for treats like decadent hot chocolate adorned with seasonal toppings like house-made marshmallow and crushed peppermint. Beer and wine will also be available. Live music and other entertainment is planned throughout the season.

The two-acre slice of Hook Park in Charlestown that was recently home to Boston's Wicked Haunt Fest has been transformed into a winter wonderland by the same creative team.  Boston’s Winter Fest, which debuts Friday, Dec. 6, at 3pm, has similar elements to other holiday festivals like Snowport and SoWa Winter Festival—seasonal food vendors, elaborate decor, local shopping—with an interactive bent. Families can ice skate on the pop-up rink, kids can meet Santa on weekends and see inside his workshop, and visitors can catch live music and performances on the central stage. A vendor village, meanwhile, is mostly populated by local Charlestown businesses. Photograph: Celina Colby Of course, there are plenty of photo opportunities, as well. The 32-foot Christmas tree onsite is affectionately dubbed “the tree you can see from 93,” and founder Carl Rugato even hopes to orchestrate snowfall most evenings.  “I’m going for that awe moment when you walk in the gate,” says Rugato, creative director and a Lynnfield native who conceptualizes these immersive experiences at Hood Park. “Kids’ reactions are, like, gold for the soul. When you see a kid light up,” all the effort that went into setup is worth it, he says. You’ll walk through a massive lit-up castle complete with a blue, Cinderella-style carriage. Nearby, a small, greenery-laden structure with built-in mistletoe encourages date-night smooches. There is a Veuve Clicquot-sponsored Après Ski Gondola Lounge and a heated Bent...

Christmas Day can be packed with celebrations, fun events with family, and of course, the most fun Celtics game of the year—but it’s not everyone’s favorite meal to cook. Whether you’re sick of cooking for the crew, want to treat your family and friends to a nice meal out, don’t celebrate Christmas and need to get out of the house, or just need a bite after cheering on the C’s at the Garden, we’ve got you covered. Many restaurants around the Hub are open on Christmas Day with celebratory prix fixe menus packed with holiday classics, or just their classic menus. Ahead, find out picks for the best places to celebrate a Christmas meal in Boston, along with adjusted hours and special menus. For more joyful activities to make your holidays merry and bright, check out the jaw-dropping splendor of Boston’s best Christmas lights, grab some gifts at some of Boston’s winter holiday Christmas markets, or celebrate the season at a festive bar.   RECOMMENDED: See the full guide to Christmas in Boston

Where should I eat in Boston? is a question the editor and writers at Time Out Boston get a lot. The best answers take into account the occasion, vibe and even time of year for what you’re looking for—maybe it’s a cozy fireplace or wine bar this fall?  RECOMMENDED: Boston’s best bars Choosing where you should eat right now is the way we like to look at it, as we compile our list of Boston’s best restaurants each season. From casual choices for seafood, pizza and wine-friendly small plates to occasion-worthy celebrations of seasonal cuisine, each of these places is a draw for its own reason. To compare them is literally apples to oranges sometimes, but we rank it anyway. Comprising restaurants we want to return to again and again, here are 30 best restaurants to book in Boston right now.  Stay in the Loop: Sign up for our free bi-weekly newsletter to get the latest in Boston culture and dining news.

The holiday pop-ups are defrosting for the season! Santa's Cantina at Loco Fenway debuted this week at Loco Taqueria’s Fenway location and it sets the bar high for holiday decor. The gigantic venue just off Lansdowne Street has decked the halls with more than 1,500 sparkling baubles, festive pink and green trees, decorative avocados (look for them!), a fly Santa statue and so many more holiday goodies. To pair with the vibes, a new cocktail menu has launched for the season, including Griswold Family Tree—a blend of blanco tequila, lime, agave, Pama Pomegranate Liqueur and cranberry, served in an ornament you pour yourself—and Glen Cocoa, a frozen treat with Grey Goose, chocolate liqueur. whipped cream and mini marshmallows. Special desserts are on the a la carte menu, including a peppermint-flecked chocolate Swiss roll. Santa’s Cantina supplements the typical Loco Fenway experience and continues through January.