Many people flee the city for one last summer fling during Labor Day weekend, but there’s plenty to do if you stay put in Somerville. Here are some of my favorite ways to spend a free day or two in … Continue reading
It seems that all of Boston has been buzzing about the giant white tent at Assembly Row since it was erected earlier this summer. And with good reason, as it houses Cavalia’s Odysseo, a circus like no other featuring dozens of … Continue reading
With just a tiny storefront in Union Square, Sweet Ginger Thai Cuisine might not look like much from the outside. But it’s what’s happening on the inside that counts. This small thai restaurant at 22 Bow St. is serving up … Continue reading
I don’t know about you, but I’m trying to soak up as much of what’s left of the summer as I can. My favorite ways to to do that are by visiting the local farmers markets and cooking up a … Continue reading
Meaghan Sinclair and Harmony Dawn, the women behind Booze Époque, a Somerville-based boutique cocktail company, are all about handcrafting beautiful and delicious drinks for their clients. And each month they write a seasonally appropriate recipe for Beat readers. This month’s drink comes to … Continue reading
It’s hard to believe but the new school year is right around the corner. And this year, you can keep more of your money in Somerville by shopping at this weekend’s Local is for Lovers: Back to School Edition. Somerville … Continue reading
Every day of this weekend is absolutely jam-packed with fun events happening around Somerville. There are two really cool art shows up, Cavalia’s Odysseo has extended its run, there’s a brand new 5K at Assembly Square, SomerStreets takes over on … Continue reading
Somerville’s new urban agriculture center, Relish, has only been open since June 1, but it’s already become a major community hub. With a shop that stocks everything from compost bins to locally made products like the Cuppow and classes on … Continue reading
Every month the locavore chefs at Cuisine en Locale whip up a special recipe for the Beat focusing on seasonal ingredients. Below you’ll find what’s cooking in August. Romesco Romesco is a sauce from the Catalonia region of Spain typically made from roasted almonds, … Continue reading
Happy weekend! There is so much going on in Somerville during the next few days, from two very cool art openings and performances of Cavalia’s Odysseo to Ignite: A Fire and Street Food Festival After Dark and Second Sundays Open … Continue reading
