One of the things I missed most about moving from Prospect Hill to Magoun Square was being able to walk to literally dozens of terrific restaurants. So you can imagine my excitement when I heard that Ana Sortun, the woman … Continue reading
Like many recent college graduates, Sam Williams and JJ Frosk weren’t sure what they wanted to do with their lives. Friends since they went to high school together in New Jersey, they had often talked about opening some sort of … Continue reading
It’s hard to overstate how beautiful New England is in the fall. Around every corner is a stunning tree decked out in yellow, orange or red just waiting to stop you in your tracks. And this weekend is the perfect … Continue reading
Like many people who spend their working days tied to a computer, Colin Davis yearned for a career rooted in the real world. He had spent years working in the energy engineering/consulting space launching kWhOURS, a software company that helps others … 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. October’s recipe is perfect for … Continue reading
As I’ve mentioned before, in addition to writing the Beat, I’m on the board of Somerville Local First. This Saturday is our big annual fundraiser, Harvest Fest, and it’s going to be an amazing day celebrating all things local (Massachusetts craft … Continue reading
When I need to get out of the city, one of my favorite destinations is Walden Pond in Concord. I’m a huge Henry David Thoreau fan and find the site that he called home for two years in the mid-1800s … Continue reading
Every month the locavore chefs at Cuisine en Locale whip up a special recipe for Somerville Beat readers focusing on seasonal ingredients. Below you’ll find what’s cooking in October. With decorative gourd season in full swing, Cuisine en Locale wants to remind you that … Continue reading
As you may have seen on Monday, one of the reasons Somervillians love this city so much is our plethora of awesome festivals. One of the most beloved of all is the HONK! Festival of Activist Street Bands and it’s … Continue reading
Two things often stymie creative people from making their art, whether its poetry, photography or painting: inspiration and intimidation. Sometimes the ideas just don’t come or they don’t come when you want them to, and sometimes it’s really scary to … Continue reading
