Hot 100 2012

Photo: CONOR DOHERTY

Hair: Patricia Guiggey of G2O Spa & Salon. Makeup: Rosalie Piazza of G2O Spa & Salon.
Models: Erica F., Joel S., and Matt N., all of Maggie Inc.

What do gourmet burgers, thigh-high hemlines, and paint-splattered parties have in common? They’re all adding a little extra sizzle to our summer.

>> Check out our Hot 100 picks for 2012 <<

Each year, we rally a roundtable of contributors to take the temperature of trends in dining, fashion, pop culture — you name it. Then we narrow down our observations to 100 undeniably “hot” people, places, and phenomena. Here’s the result: your guide to everything — and everyone — you need to know to be a well-informed urbanite.

We know it’s already been a scorcher of a summer (cough, global warming, cough), but that’s no excuse to not bone up on the best that Boston has to offer. Afterwards, you can always cool off with a quick swim or an ice-cold treat. So dive on in — at the very least, you’ll discover just what to order from the pool bar.

>> Check out our Hot 100 picks for 2012 <<