Scott Kearnan

Boston

Lifestyle Editor at Boston Spirit Magazine

Now: Managing editor at @DentsuCRTVUS. Lifestyle ed at Boston Spirit, New England’s LGBTQ mag. Then: Food & entertainment ed at @BostonMagazine. Madonna fan. Hi

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Articles

Here's Where to Find the Best Bakeries in Boston Right Now

Nov 2, 2024 | bostonmagazine.com | Jacqueline Cain |Scott Kearnan |Makena Gera |Rachel Leah Blumenthal

Whether you want everyday pastries or special-occasion cakes, these shops rise to the top. Not much in this world elicits as much easy joy as a chocolate chip cookie, still warm from the oven.
Where to Wake Up with the Perfect Breakfast Sandwich in Boston

Oct 28, 2024 | bostonmagazine.com | Scott Kearnan |Rachel Leah Blumenthal

Rise and shine—and chow down. A great breakfast sandwich is a beautiful thing. It can power us through the slog of a morning commute, nurse us through a hangover, fortify us for a weekend hike, or serve as an indulgent antidote to work-from-home ennui. Here’s where to find some of the best around—a mix of new spots that have been catching our eye lately and some all-time faves.
Here's Where to Find Greater Boston's Best Doughnuts

Oct 24, 2024 | bostonmagazine.com | Jacqueline Cain |Scott Kearnan |Rachel Leah Blumenthal

The best local spots for a stacked box of a dozen or a sweet brunch treat. Birthplace of one of the most recognizable coffee-companion brands in the world, Greater Boston knows its doughnuts. And it’s not just because we have a Dunkin’ on every corner: From old-school bakeshops to Sunday brunch hotspots, pastry chefs all over town have us rolling in dough.
A horror movie buff rates Boston's Wicked Haunt Fest: Cool or corny?

Oct 18, 2024 | timeout.com | Scott Kearnan

NewsLocal writer and Mr. Autumn Man-incarnate Scott Kearnan gives his review of the Halloween spooktacular. Written by Scott KearnanContributorFriday October 18 2024FacebookTwitterPinterestEmailWhatsAppPhotograph: Scott KearnanAdvertisingScary movies usually play on fears of isolation. Think: a babysitter alone in a big house, camp counselors lost in the dark woods, road trippers taking a wrong turn toward bloody chainsaws in the middle of Nowhere, USA.
A Man with a Brand

Oct 18, 2024 | bentley.edu | Scott Kearnan

As a senior brand manager at Procter & Gamble, Reginald Fils ’21 manages a multimillion-dollar business within the company’s grooming division — and he’s just 26 years old. The secret to his prodigious success? Before he was marketing skin, hair and other personal care products to consumers, Fils groomed himself as a biz wiz by harnessing these four key qualities:Ambition. A natural entrepreneur, Fils launched his own clothing brand in middle school.
Where to Find Greater Boston's Juiciest Burgers

Oct 10, 2024 | bostonmagazine.com | Scott Kearnan |Rachel Leah Blumenthal

From fast-casual burgers to higher-end masterpieces, there's a perfect patty for every taste. A juicy, charred patty (or several). Oozing melted cheese. Tangy special sauce. At its simplest, the burger is a humble sandwich—with infinite ways to be embellished and perfected. It’s also a menu staple everywhere from bistros to beer bars, so we’ve gathered up our current favorites for you here.
The Best Steakhouses around Boston

Sep 30, 2024 | bostonmagazine.com | Scott Kearnan |Rachel Leah Blumenthal

The cuts are prime and the fine wine is flowing. Here's where to satisfy every carnivorous craving. The Capital Grille. Del Frisco’s. The Palm. Ruth’s Chris. Mastro’s. Ocean Prime. Plenty of nationally known steakhouses have set up shop in Boston, and they’re certainly prime spots for flavorful chops. But the Hub is also home to some exceptional, locally rooted restaurants for satisfying even the most intense carnivorous cravings.
Soldati’s run for New Hampshire Governor’s Executive Council

Jul 17, 2024 | bostonspiritmagazine.com | Scott Kearnan

[This article appears in the July/August 2024 print issue of Boston Spirit magazine. Subscribe for free today.]There are a few popular complaints that people have about politics. One is that politicians are inauthentic. Another is that a few votes won’t make a big difference. Enter Emmett Soldati, who is ready to prove both counts wrong. Soldati is no establishment New Hampshire politician.
How Do You Say Pizza on the South Shore? Bar Pie!

May 12, 2024 | bostonmagazine.com | Scott Kearnan

Bar pizza! It's crispy, it’s cheesy, and it’s a cult-favorite with a die-hard fan base and a culture all its own. Here, an insider’s guide to the legendary bar-pizza veteran joints and all the trendy newbies, including unassuming taverns and flashy new food trucks slinging supreme pies. On a frigid February evening in Randolph, all is quiet.
Where to Find the Best Lobster Rolls in and around Boston

Mar 15, 2024 | bostonmagazine.com | Jacqueline Cain |Scott Kearnan |Rachel Leah Blumenthal

Get your claws into these standouts, served warm and buttered or chilled with mayo. It doesn’t have to be summertime for that lobster roll craving to hit—and you don’t even need to commute to a seaside seafood shanty on the Cape to find an excellent version of the classic dish. Boston has a national reputation to uphold around lobster rolls, so we have plenty of our own spots specializing in hot buttered and chilled-with-mayo variations.