Though the weather for this weekend looks a bit dodgy, the What the Fluff? Festival will go on Saturday afternoon as planned. I’m a cooking contest judge, so come say hi if you attend and ask me for a hot-off-the-presses … Continue reading
When I go to meet Brother Cleve, musician, DJ and craft cocktail legend, he is working as a consultant at The First Printer in Harvard Square where he’s been charged with re-vamping the drink list. Cleve is one of those people whose … Continue reading
Union Square has become a real dining destination in recent years, but it wasn’t always that way. As artists and immigrants have moved into the neighborhood, each putting a unique stamp on it, the Square has been transformed into a … Continue reading
On Saturday, September 29, 10,000 fans of Fluff are expected to descend on Union Square for the annual tribute to this beloved Somerville invention. The whimsical What the Fluff? festival has a space theme this year, complete with a moonbounce, … Continue reading
When Eric Parkes took a trip to Costa Rica a few years ago, he thought he was just going on vacation. But after touring a bean-to-bar chocolate-making facility, he became fascinated by the process and determined to replicate it in … Continue reading
So far the fall weather in Somerville has been absolutely stunning, with cool, crisp mornings and sunny, warm afternoons. This weather makes me want to get outside as much as possible and luckily there are several events around town this … Continue reading
In the recent survey I conducted, I found out that Beat readers really like the weekend things to do posts. Also in the survey, someone suggested including more ideas on things to do in Somerville during the week. That inspired … Continue reading
I’ve always loved the idea of diners, but I’m often disappointed by their greasy, unimaginative fare that leaves me feeling too full and unsatisfied. So when I heard about Veggie Galaxy, a diner that only serves vegetarian/vegan food, my interest … Continue reading
How would you like to try cuisines from five different continents without ever leaving Somerville? You can do just that at next week’s East Broadway Foodie Crawl, where attendees will sample fare at 12 of Somerville’s best international restaurants.
Somerville is home to many innovative food businesses that are pushing the boundaries of flavors, textures and presentation, but sometimes you just want a classic caramel that with one bite takes you right back to childhood. Now you can buy … Continue reading
