It all started one frosty January morning when Sarah Kaiser’s bus was running late. She had picked up her weekly box of treats from Union Square Donuts to share with her office and as her commute stretched longer and longer, … Continue reading
It’s official, the #somsnow15 contest has ended! I want to first thank everyone who entered their guesses for when the giant snow pile would melt. Your enthusiasm was contagious and helped me power through the last miserable weeks of winter. … Continue reading
[Updated 2/19/15: Union Square Donuts now operates out of its own shop at 20 Bow St. in Union Square six days a week.] One of the first people I interviewed when I started writing about Somerville was Josh Danoff, who … 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
Happy Valentine’s Day Beat readers! If you’re still looking for a fun way to celebrate the holiday, look no further. Union Square Donuts and Forêt Design have teamed up to create a donut and flower pop-up shop, Brooklyn Boulders has two … Continue reading
Happy Valentine’s Day Somerville! You may already have plans for today, perhaps you’re even going to one of the restaurants I highlighted as romantic spots to dine a few weeks ago. But if your calendar is still open, never fear. I’ve … Continue reading
Somerville is teeming with small businesses selling everything from popsicles and craft coffee to letterpress posters and handmade jewelry, but not all of these operations have permanent retail homes. Somerville Local First planned to bring many of these businesses together … Continue reading
I’ve known Josh Danoff, the man behind Somerville-based Culinary Cruisers for nearly a year. And from our first conversation last January, I knew to expect big things from him and his business in the future. It started with selling on-tap … Continue reading
