We took last Friday off from the weekend post to announce our #somsnow15 contest and the guesses have been rolling in ever since. If you haven’t entered yet, you have until Sunday, March 1 at midnight to do so. Good … Continue reading
Among the many area restaurant spaces that have undergone dramatic transformations in the last several years, Russell House Tavern in Harvard Square stands out. While it’s now practically ubiquitous, Russell House was on the forefront of the movement to source food and … Continue reading
After passing New England’s first urban agriculture ordinance in 2012, Somerville rolled out a training program to get residents ready to dig in the dirt. Two successful seasons later, the Urban Agriculture Ambassador Program is back and accepting applications for … Continue reading
[Updated 3/3/15: The time to enter #somsnow15 has ended and all of the guesses have been compiled. We’ve created a special page to serve as #somsnow15 headquarters until it’s time to announce the winner. Thanks to everyone who entered!] Every year … Continue reading
[Updated 5/1/15: According to its Instagram feed, Better Bagels Boston will be at the SoWa Open Market in Boston every Sunday this season, which starts on May 3.] The Boston bagel scene is blossoming and one of the newest businesses … Continue reading
Note: I retired the Beat in the summer of 2015, so this post is no longer being updated and may contain incorrect information. Please check with the individual farms for 2016 details. We may be living in a snow globe … Continue reading
Anyone else feel like we’re living in the movie Groundhog Day? This weekend is the perfect time to shake things up, with lots of fun events on tap in honor of Valentine’s Day and President’s Day. Small businesses have taken … Continue reading
The locavore chefs at Cuisine en Locale have cooked up a special recipe for Somerville Beat readers using local ingredients just in time for Valentine’s Day this weekend. And if you’re looking for something to pair it with, Booze Époque’s Heartbeet is the perfect accompaniment. Flourless Taza … 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 this month, they’ve concocted a special Valentine’s Day cocktail just for Beat readers. Heartbeet 1½ ounces vodka … Continue reading
Another week, another snowstorm. All this time spent indoors is sure to have you feeling cooped up, so take advantage of the many events happening this weekend to get out and about. From art shows and yoga workshops to live music … Continue reading
