Few pastimes are more ingrained into Boston’s social fabric than sports and drinking -- and quite often the two go hand-in-hand.

As temperatures begin to drop, New Englanders prepare for the cold by filling their bellies with food that is best slurped and sipped.

Every year the Red Sox add new additions to the growing number of food options offered at their concession stands, and while they may not be as adventurous or outlandish as some ballparks, Fenway continues to offer great, creative local options.

St. Patrick’s Day is to Boston what Mardi Gras is to New Orleans: a no-holds-barred, citywide party.