If you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover, then you shouldn’t judge a restaurant by its storefront either. Doing so might mean that you’d miss out on the homey, comforting dishes served at Vinny’s at Night in East Somerville. … Continue reading
The holiday season is prime vacation time and if you’re like me, you’ll be spending at least some of your time off in and around Somerville. With no work in sight, you’ll probably be looking for ideas on how you … Continue reading
Of all the places I visited on my recent Pacific Northwest trip, Seattle is the only one I could see actually living in (don’t worry, my head and heart are firmly planted in Somerville). It’s a city brimming with wonderful … Continue reading
After introducing two very successful restaurants to the Somerville dining scene, some people might be content to kick back and relax. Not Joe Cassinelli. The owner of Posto, a Neapolitan pizzeria, and The Painted Burro, a Mexican eatery, recently expanded his … Continue reading
I recently had the opportunity to attend a Launch Party at Brass Union (70 Union Square), which opened earlier this summer in the former Precinct space. The bar/restaurant has gotten a swank upgrade with plush seating areas, beautiful bars and … Continue reading
Union Square has been getting a lot of attention in the last couple of years for its vibrant culinary scene, but perhaps no opening has been buzzed about more than Bronwyn. The bar and restaurant, which highlights the food and … Continue reading
It’s well-documented that The Independent in Union Square is one of my favorite bar/restaurants in Somerville. So when I heard that one of my favorite bartenders there was also working at The Sinclair, I knew I had to venture to … Continue reading
I’ve been impatiently waiting for Spoke Wine Bar (89 Holland St.) to open its doors since I interviewed owner Felisha Foster way back in October. And now that I’ve been to Spoke, I can say that the wait was well … Continue reading
St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner and I’ve got all the details on where to go if you’re looking to have a traditional boiled dinner, listen to some live music or grab a pint of Guinness. Bars and … Continue reading
I remember clearly the first time I went to Sacco’s Bowl Haven about five years ago. The ceiling was crumbling in places and there wasn’t much in the way of food or drink beyond a few vending machines, but my … Continue reading
