Local designer and researcher Mia Scharphie is back today with a re-cap of last month’s Creative Somerville Series. A few weeks ago, the Creative Somerville Series welcomed MaryCat Chaikin, co-founder of Relish, a project management and consulting practice for placemaking … Continue reading
This weekend marks the official start of summer and there are plenty of events to help you celebrate a day we never thought would come in the dark depths of winter. In addition to our picks below, I recommend checking … Continue reading
Today’s post is written by Dillan DiGiovanni, a certified integrative nutrition health coach and teacher. He creates programs for healthier people and workplaces from his office in Union Square. Dillan regularly contributes his expertise on health and wellness to the Beat. As … Continue reading
One of the most classic summer activities is getting a big ice cream cone on a hot day and savoring each bite before it melts. Here are some spots to snag a scoop in Somerville: Christina’s at Q’s Nuts: One of … Continue reading
One of the first Somerville events that really drew me into the community was the farmers market. An avid home cook and passionate supporter of all things local, it really spoke to me. Years later, the farmers markets are still … Continue reading
I love living in Somerville all year, but this is probably my very favorite season. Between all the festivals getting started (like this Saturday’s PorchFest) and the farmers markets opening (Union Square starts on Saturday), there’s never a dull moment in the city. … Continue reading
The Somerville farmers market scene is expanding this spring with the addition of the Assembly Farmers Market, which will launch its first season in June. Assembly joins the Union Square Farmers Market and Somerville Winter Farmers Market, which are also run … Continue reading
[Updated 5/1/15: 7ate9 is hosting a soft opening this weekend with limited supplies.] Somerville is home to some of the best donuts and ice cream shops in the area and the sweets scene is set to expand with the soon-to-be-open 7ate9 … Continue reading
While Somerville is known for its big Open Studios weekend in May, many of the studios in the city also host a winter version of the event. And this weekend, Brickbottom and Joy Street are opening their doors. It’s also … Continue reading
As the weather grows colder and the offerings at the weekly farmers markets change, you may be looking for new recipes to keep you cozy while eating seasonally. Piles of kohlrabi and kale can seem appealing until you get home … Continue reading
