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Jacqueline Cain is a writer and editor in Boston. “My journalism experience and a serious love of bars led me to pursue food writing, and I have covered the local dining scene since 2015,” she says. Jackie joined The Food Lens as an editor in 2021 to help launch the cookbook, Dining In Boston, and she edits our guides and features. Additionally, she contributes to Edible Boston, Apartment Therapy, Boston Magazine, and other outlets.
Jackie previously worked at Boston Magazine as deputy food editor and was the associate editor of Eater Boston; she has also been a taproom bartender, restaurant manager, and a rural newspaper reporter. She currently lives in Jamaica Plain, following spells in Burlington, Vt.; Somerville; and her hometown of Berlin, Mass. Jackie is a beer person, a Celtics fan, and she loves seeing live music.
Fun Fact
Jackie was named the Rookie Reporter of the Year 2012 by the Vermont Press Association.
Articles By Jacqueline Cain
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Start Your Day with the Best Vegan Breakfast in Boston
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Where to Go for the Best Dim Sum in Boston
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Where to Order the Best Prime Rib in Boston
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Where to Get the Best Chicken Wings in Boston
Nautilus Pier 4
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Where to Eat and Drink in New Bedford, Mass.
- South Boston · American · Bar · Brunch · $$
Lincoln Tavern and Restaurant
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25 Restaurants for Celebrations in Boston
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Where to Get the Best Birria Tacos in Boston
- Jamaica Plain · Spanish · Tapas · $$$
Tres Gatos
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Where to Order the Best Sandwiches in Boston
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The 10 Best Jamaica Plain Restaurants
- Charlestown · New American · Pizza · $$
Brewer's Fork
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Make the Most of Tomato Season with Boston's Best BLTs
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Discover the 8 Best Breweries in Rhode Island
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Boston's Best Rooftop Bars for Views and Good Vibes
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The Best Restaurants and Takeout Options in Duxbury, Mass.
Field & Vine
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Boston's Best Cocktail Bars
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The Best Breweries and Wineries on Cape Cod
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Where to Eat & Drink around Falmouth and Sandwich, Cape Cod
Brassica Kitchen + Cafe
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The 10 Best Seafood Restaurants In Boston
- Somerville · Bar · $
Parlor Sports
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The Best Restaurants in the Fenway Area of Boston
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Where to Order the Best Pancakes in Boston
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Where to Order the Best Fish and Chips in Boston
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26 Best Brunch Places in Boston
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A Guide to Tip-Top Restaurants, Bars, and Bakeries in Provincetown
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Take a Delicious Day Trip to the Mid-Cape, Massachusetts
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Where to Go for the Best Italian Food in Boston
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Where to Find the Best Sports Bars in Boston
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The Best Irish Pubs In Boston
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The Ultimate Dining Guide to the Best Fresh Pasta in Boston
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The Best Restaurants in the South End
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The Best Places to Eat around Harvard Square
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Where to Eat in Boston's Back Bay
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Boston's Best Dive Bars
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Five Best Distilleries in Boston
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The Best Grilled Cheese Sandwiches in Boston
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The Best Restaurants in South Boston
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Get Another Round at the Best Beer Bars in Boston
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Where to Find the Best Tuna Poke in Boston
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Uncork an Excellent Evening at Boston's Best Wine Bars
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The Best Cups of Vietnamese Iced Coffee Around Boston
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The Best Beer Gardens from Local Breweries to Visit Around Boston
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The Best Raw Bars in Boston
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Where to Eat the Best Banh Mi in (and Around) Boston
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Where to Get the Best Bread in Boston
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Where to Find the Best Patios and Outdoor Dining in Boston
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Where to Get the Best Thai Food in Boston
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The Best Restaurants in Chinatown, Boston
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Where to Dine and Drink during Foliage Season in Stowe
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