Bantam Cider is living up to the meaning of its name–small and mighty–with the opening of its new tap room just outside Union Square a mere two years after the company was founded. The women behind Bantam, Dana Masterpolo and … Continue reading
This may have been the first week of spring, but it sure felt more like winter most days. It seems that the bitter cold is now behind us (fingers crossed) and events in Somerville this weekend are celebrating the season. … Continue reading
Seven years ago Somerville resident Rachel Estapa decided she was tired of hating her body. So she took a one-year self-described “hiatus from modern life” to learn how to love herself. “My own story is of being overweight and always … Continue reading
Yoga studios around Somerville kicked off 2014 by hosting special classes where the proceeds went to local nonprofits and time was set aside for community-building. Upward Facing Somerville was created by Chandra Cantor, a yoga teacher and Somerville resident who … Continue reading
Happy spring! I don’t know about you, but I am so ready for winter to be over. Spring not only means warmer weather, but also brings a host of fun events to Somerville (think Somerville Open Studios, the Union Square … 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. Spring is upon us, but … Continue reading
Somerville is home to creative thinkers of all stripes and this year’s TEDxSomerville is tapping into those diverse resources to put on an event that showcases much of what makes our city such a vibrant place to live. “Somerville has a lot … Continue reading
Warmer temperatures, sunny days and melting snow–just when it seemed like winter would never end we got a sneak peek of spring. This weekend marks the Ides of March and there’s a Roman festival complete with togas, gladiators and chariot … Continue reading
Every month the locavore chefs at Cuisine en Locale whip up a special recipe for Somerville Beat readers focusing on local, seasonal ingredients. Below you’ll find what’s cooking in March. Chef Mary’s Infamous Sticky Buns We love these sticky buns for brunch or for … Continue reading
When Evona Niewiadomska left her job at Workbar, a shared co-working space in Boston and Cambridge, she had little idea what was next, but knew she needed a change. Niewiadomska’s Workbar job “gave me a lot of ammo to be a … Continue reading
