One of my favorite things about the increasing awareness of dietary preferences and needs is that many restaurants can now satisfy both meat-lovers and veggie-fiends alike. Such is the case with Blue Shirt Cafe in Davis Square. This little eatery … Continue reading
Some people can’t stand Valentine’s Day, but I’m a fan of any day that gives you an excuse to go out to a really nice dinner. To help you select a place to take your special someone, I’ve selected four … Continue reading
Many of us spend a good portion of our lives tethered to devices–smart phones, computers and tablets–that have gotten in the way of making real world connections with our communities. But all is not lost, especially if OurCommonPlace has its … Continue reading
The theme for this weekend in Somerville is food. Kicking off tonight with the ONCE in Valhalla dinner and an opening for an art exhibit called PICNIC, continuing tomorrow with the Winter Farmers Market and on Sunday with a new … Continue reading
One of the best parts of living in Somerville is being able to order a top-notch cocktail at nearly every bar or restaurant (and often for less than top-dollar prices). While you can find a good drink in every corner … Continue reading
[Updated 2/3/15: The Book Shop is closing at the end of February. Stop by to pick up a book and wish Gil well.] Gil Barbosa doesn’t fit the mold of a typical bookstore owner. For starters, he spent a couple … Continue reading
In the last year or so, Union Square has blossomed into a culinary hub, and one of the main attractions is Casa B. This nook of a restaurant serves inspired small plates that draw their flavors from Spanish Caribbean cuisine … Continue reading
While I love getting up to the White Mountains to ski as much as possible during the winter months, sometimes I just don’t have hours to spare in the car. When I’m jonesing for a slope session without spending so … Continue reading
There’s a lot going on around Somerville this weekend, from hockey games and plays to music for all ages and a pop-up dinner at Daddy Jones in Magoun Square. This weekend is a long one for many, so I’ve included … Continue reading
In the early days of the Internet, when there wasn’t a whole lot going on in cyberspace, one thing you could count on for a good laugh was a silly cat video. These clips are perfectly suited to a world … Continue reading
