Friday, November 17, 2023

Recommended Places to Visit: Somerville

Recreation
Somerville Theatre
55 Davis Square

AMC Assembly Row 12
395 Artisan Way


Sports Arenas
Founders Memorial Rink
570 Somerville Avenue


Shopping Malls
Assembly Square Mall
177 Middlesex Avenue

Assembly Row
100 Foley Street


Parks
Sylvester Baxter Waterfront Park
End of Assembly Square Drive behind Assembly Square Mall

Blessing of the Bay Boathouse
32 Shore Drive


Arts Performances
Center for the Arts at the Armory
191 Highland Avenue

Under the White Big Top
201 Assembly Square Drive
Museums
Museum of Modern Renaissance
115 College Avenue

Somerville Museum
1 Westwood Road

Legoland
598 Assembly Row


Tours
Taza Chocolate
561 Windsor Street


Groceries
Dave's Fresh Pasta
81 Holland Street


Candlepin Bowling
Sacco's Bowling Haven
45 Day Street


Architecture
Monuments
Memorial
Washington Street and Union Square

Arrow Paper Fire Memorial
111 South Street

Prospect Hill Park
Munroe Street and Prospect Hill Avenue

 Nathan Tufts Park
College Avenue and Broadway

Sgt. Henry O. Hansen Park
Medford Street and Partidge Avenue

Powderhouse Square
Warner Street and Broadway

War Memorial
~93 Highland Avenue

Central Hill Park
81 Highland Avenue

Memorial
79 Highland Avenue

Seven Hills Park
Meacham Street and Buena Vista Road

Davis Square
Highland Avenue and College Avenue

Veterans Memorial Cemetery
1330 Broadway

Lego Giraffe
598 Assembly Row

Burger Dive Car
702 Assembly Square Drive


Places of Worship
264 Washington Street

Seventh Day Adventist Church
59 Cross Street

Christ Episcopal Church
66 Fellsway West

Missionary Church of the Haitian Community
100 Temple Street

Evangelical Haitian Church
30 Temple Street

Vida Real Church
404 Broadway

Temple B'nai Brith
201 Central Street

Clarendon Hill Presbyterian Church
155 Powder House Boulevard

Mission Church of Our Lord Jesus Christ
130 Highland Avenue

St. Ann Church
50 Thurston Street

First Church Somerville
89 College Avenue

Holy Bible Baptist Church
45 College Avenue

Somerville Community Baptist Church
31 College Avenue

Sion Seventh Day Adventist Church
45 College Avenue

St. Catherine of Genoa Parish
179 Summer Street

St. Anthony of Padua Church
12 Properzi Way

Brazilian Presbyterian Church
212 School Street

St. Benedict's Church
21 Hathorn Street


Schools
Dr. Albert F. Argenziano School
290 Washington Street

Arthur D. Healy School
5 Meacham Street

West Somerville Neighborhood School
177 Powder House Boulevard


Town Facilities
Teele Square Fire House
6 Newbury Street

District Court
175 Fellsway

City Hall
93 Highland Avenue

Public Library West Branch
40 College Avenue

Davis Square T- Station
College Avenue near Highland Avenue


Commercial Buildings
Winter Hill Bank
5 Cutter Avenue


Historical Buildings
Old Prospect Hill Congregational Church
17 Bow Street

Old Community Center
1 Summer Street

Old Police Department
50 Bow Street

Masonic Hall
125 Highland Avenue

Elizabeth Peabody House
275-277 Broadway

Round House
36 Atherton Street


Restaurants
Highly Recommended:
Japanese
Fuji at Assembly (chain)
320 Canal Street
Recommended Dishes:
Korean Spicy Seafood & Beef Tofu Soup
Bruins Roll
Green Tea Tiramisu


Chinese
Doowee and Rice (closed)
868 Broadway
Recommended Dishes:
Heart-y Fries
Braised Pork Bao-Baos 
Medium Rare Marinated Steak Bao Baos
Caribbean
Some 'Ting Nice Caribbean Restaurant
561 McGrath Highway
Recommended Dishes:
Anse La Raye
Ragga Muffin
Callaloo
Macaroni Pie
Cassava Pone


German
Bronwyn
255 Washington Street
Recommended Dishes:
Wurst Platter
Giant Wurst Platter
Spaetzle
Jagershnitzel
Kartoffelkase
Bernier Rosti
Giant Haxe
Biernudeln
Knish
Vier
Leberwurst
Reibekuchen
Pierogi
Warm Potato Salad
Blutnudeln
Western
Five Horses Tavern
400 Highland Avenue
Recommended Dishes:
Potato Taco
Pork Belly Taco
Lobster Mac and Cheese

Burger Dive
702 Grand Union Boulevard
Recommended dishes:
Brunch Burger
Crispy Onion Petals
East End Grille
118 Broadway
Recommended Dishes:
Beer Cheese Soup
Poutine
Deep Fried Brie
PEI Mussels

Kirkland Tap and Trotter
425 Washington Street
Recommended Dishes:
Grilled Corn
Duck Fat Brussel Sprouts
Choucroute Garni
Braised Local Skate Wing
Grilled Vadouvan Lamb Ribs
Bergamot
118 Beacon Street
Recommended Dishes:
Heirloom Tomatoes
Smoked Bluefish
Andalusian Gazpacho
Buccatini
Pan Seared Local Hake
Grilled Sirloin Steak
Plum Sorbet
Roasted Banana Custard
Roasted Beats
Pineapple Sorbet
Pork Rillettes
Slow Roasted Grits
Ma Po Tofu
Grilled Mahi Mahi
Hanger Steak
Earl's Kitchen and Bar (chain)
698 Assembly Row
Recommended Dishes:
Truffle Fries
Oven Roasted Moroccan Salmon

Saloon
255 Elm Street
Recommended Dishes:
Gnocchi
Ten Hills Sour
Saloon Chicken Wings



Thai
Dakzen
195 Elm Street
Recommended Dishes:
Khao Soi
Yen Ta Fo
Larb Shrimp
Pang Yen
Mediterranean
Yafa Bakery and Cafe
594 Somerville Avenue
Recommended Dishes:
Yafa Chai Karak
Palma
Mango Stuffed Dates
Donut
Kunafah Cream
Classic Baklava
Mussel Baklava-Pistachio

Sarma
249 Pearl Street
Recommended Dishes:
Locally Made Yogurt Cheese
Lamb Ribs
Trout Almondine
Tunisian Steak Tartare
Carrot Fritter
Harissa BBQ Duck
Brussel Sprouts Bravas
Grilled Eggplant Salad
Ace Cider
Fairytale Eggplant Fries
Corn Cakes
Scallop Katayifi
Bluefish Falafel
Crab and Red Lentil Kibbeh
Octopus
Rainbow Carrots
Loukamades
Blueberry Cobbler Topping
Fava Bean Pate
Frozen Yogurt
Lime Curd with Blackberries Topping 

Sabur
212 Holland Street
Recommended Dishes:
Glazed Apricots
Seared Nantucket Scallops

  
Latin American
The Painted Burro (chain)
219 Elm Street
Recommended Dishes:
Chile Relleno
Yucatan Meatloaf
Chalupas
El Montanero Superbeasto

 Don Julio Restaurant
514 Medford Street
Recommended Dishes:
Carnitas Quesadilla


Tu Y Yo
858 Broadway
Recommended Dishes:
Tacos De Chapulines
Longaniza
Quesadilla
Nopales Con Cerdo
Chile Relleno En Nogada

La Brasa
124 Broadway
Recommended Dishes:
Bantam Cider
Weighed Prime Rib
Zatar Roasted Lamb Saddle
Tiradito
Swiss Chard Pie
Roasted Carrots
Pescado Zarandeado
Greens with Buttermilk Poppyseed  Dressing
Pastrami Spiced Roast Pork Loin Sandwich
Fire Roasted Hanger Steak
Harissa Grilled Skirt Steak
Coconut Tapioca Pudding
Duck Egg Dulce de Leche Flan
Affogato

Rudy's Cafe
248 Holland Street
Recommended Dishes:
Crabmeat Quesadilla

Papagayo (chain)
331 Great River Road
Recommended Dishes
Red Sangria
Maine Lobster Guacamole
Carnitas De Lechon Taquizas 
Short Ribs


Machu Chicken
25 Union Square
Recommended Dishes:

Anticucho Peruano
Alfajores 


Italian
Flatbread Company
45 Day Street
Recommended Dishes:
Veggie Special
Cheese and Herb Pizza
Homemade Sausage Pizza
445 Somerville Avenue
Recommended Dishes:
Prosciutto and Local Peaches Salad
Baked Farm Egg
Shiitake Mushroom Pizza
Broccoli Rabe Pizza

 Pescatore
158 Boston Avenue
Recommended Dishes:
Haddock Cakes
Fettuccine al Salmone Affumicato
Pastiera

 West 7 Bistro
1137 Broadway
Recommended Dishes:
Tiramisu
Polenta Grillia
Steak Pizzaiola


Indian
Diva Indian Bistro
246 Elm Street
Recommended Dishes:
Goat Curry
Mango Lassi
Aloo Tikki Chaat
Soft Indian Kulcha Tacos
Mango Mulba Sundae
Punjabi Kulfi
Vegetarian
True Bistro
1153 Broadway
Recommended Dishes:
Rooibos Root Tea
Crusted Tempeh
House Made Ravioli
Miso Coated Baked Tofu
Vietnamese Crepe 
Blackened Seitan 
Red Curry with Tofu
Phyllo Purse
Roasted Beets
Cornmeal Crusted Oyster Mushrooms
Breakfast
Oat Shop
22 College Avenue
Recommended Dishes:
Sriracha Fried Egg

 Mr. Crepe
51 Davis Square
Recommended Dishes:
Super Pesto

The Burren
247 Elm Street
Recommended dishes:
Irish Breakfast
Bangers and Mash

Johnny D's Uptown Restaurant and Music Club
17 Holland Street
Recommended Dishes:
Blintzes and Omelet
Grits and Cheese

Neighborhood Restaurant and Cafe
25 Bow Street
Recommended Dishes:
Linguica
Fried Banana
Orange Juice
Cream of Wheat


Deli
Vinal Bakery
222 Somerville Avenue
Recommended Dishes:
G.O.A.T.


Dessert
Paul Bakery (chain)
631 Assembly Row
Recommended Dishes:
Plain Napoleon
Sliced Apple Tart
Hazelnut Croissant
Pumpkin Spiced Tea
Pistachio Croissant
Plain Flan

626 Somerville Avenue
Recommended Dishes:
Ube with Toasted Coconut
Mocha Chip

 Davis Square Hand Crafted Donuts and Bagels
377 Summer Street
Recommended Dishes:
Somerville Cream

 Caramel Patisserie (chain)
235 Elm Street
Recommended Dishes:
Walnut Tart

 3 Little Figs
278 Highland Avenue
Recommended Dishes:
Chai Tea
Lavender Biscuit
Village Sandwich

 Spanish
415 Washington Street
Recommended Dishes:
Sangria
Buñuelos de Verdura
Rustic Bread and Herbed Popovers w/ Garbanzo Mushroom Spread
Jamon Serrano
Queso Rebozado con Miel
Filloa de Berenjenas
Alcachofas Rellenas
Vieiras al Azafrán
Faisán a la Alcántara
Chipirones Rellenos
Sopa del Pastor
Gambas Al Ajillo


Tried:
Japanese
Sugidama Soba and Izakaya
260 Elm Street
Recommended dishes:

Kamo Seiro
Hotate Yakitori
Green Tea Japanese Cheesecake with Red Bean Ice Cream
Brazilian
Petiscos
513 Medford Street
Recommended Dishes:
Elote Loco
Shrimp Stew
Enfrijoladas


Breakfast
Sound Bites
704 Broadway
Recommended Dishes:
Hot Chocolate
Asparagus, Swiss and Prosciutto Omelette

Juliet
257 Washington Street
Recommended Dishes:
Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice
House Tea Blend
Avocado and Grapefruit Toast
Grand Breakfast

Buddy's Diner
113 Washington Street
Recommended Dishes:
Sherri's Piggy Bacon Pancakes

Ball Square Cafe
708 Broadway
Recommended Dishes:
Hot Chocolate
Asparagus and Prosciutto Eggs Benedict


Italian
Vinny's Ristorante
76 Broadway
Recommended Dishes:
Rabbit
Pastene Tuna Fish

Ernesto's Pizzeria (chain)
641 Assembly Row
Recommended Dishes:
BBQ Chicken Pizza

38 Cross Street
Recommended Dishes:
Moda de Casa Pizza

Top Speed Pizzeria
8 Highland Avenue
Recommended Dishes:
Southwestern Pizza


African
Fasika Ethiopian Restaurant
145 Broadway
Recommended Dishes:
Combo Special 
Yemesir Wot
Yatakilt Kilikil
Gomen Wot
Yebeg Alicha
Gored Gored
Tikil Gomen
Zelzel Wot

Koshari Mama
585 Somerville Avenue
Recommended Dishes:
Koshari


Caribbean
Blessing Caribbean Restaurant
89 Broadway

Highland Creole Cuisine
2 Highland Avenue
Recommended Dishes:
Papaya Drink with Milk
Creole Goat


Western
Casey's
173 Broadway

14 Broadway
Recommended Dishes:
Lobster Bisque
Artichoke Stuffed Rigatoni
Scallops Baked En Casserole

Mike's Food and Spirits
9 Davis Square
Recommended Dishes:
Lobster Scampi over Linguine

The Pub
682 Broadway
Recommended Dishes:
Buffalo Wings
Steak Tips and Sausage with Fries
Mexican Raviolis
Chilli and Cheese
Tater Tots


South Asian
Kor Tor Mor
24 College Avenue
Recommended Dishes:
Khao Mun Kai
Boat Noodle Soup

Tasty Mo Mo
503 Medford Street
Recommended Dishes:
Beef Chilli Mo Mo

Yak and Yeti
719 Broadway
Recommended Dishes:
Khasi Ko Sekuwa
Mango Lassi
Bhedako Tarkari
Kheer Badami
Vegetable Pakora

India Palace
23 Union Square
Recommended Dishes:
Palak Mushroom
Mint Paratha
Lime and Mint Drink
Mango Lassi

Momo N Curry
431 Somerville Avenue
Recommended Dishes:
Buffalo Momo
Choila

 Masala
1127 Broadway
Recommended Dishes:
Aloo Taama
Jhingay Macha


Deli
Ola Gifts Cafe
112 Broadway


Mediterranean
The Shawarma Place
201 Elm Street
Recommended Dishes:
Meat Combo
Cashew Fingers


Latin American
Maya Sol
179 Broadway
Recommended Dishes:
Beef Tongue Taco

Taco Loco Mexican Grill
44 Broadway

Los Paisanos
62 Broadway

Taqueria Montecristo
146 Broadway

El Potro Mexican Bar and Grill
61 Union Square
Recommended Dishes:
Enchiladas Trio

 Anna's Taqueria (chain)
236 Elm Street
Recommended Dishes:
Hibiscus Tea

Rincon Mexicano
99 Broadway
Recommended Dishes:
Lengua Tacos
Chorizo Tacos
Al Pastor Tacos

Machu Picchu
307 Somerville Avenue
Recommended Dishes:
Ceviche la Pescado
Cau Cau
Choros a la Chalaca
Dessert
Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt (chain)
256 Elm Street

Michette
164 Broadway
Recommended Dishes:
Raisin Roll
Chocolate Croissant

Starbucks (chain)
711 Somerville Avenue

Lyndell's Bakery
720 Broadway

7ate9 Bakery
199 Highland Avenue
Recommended Dishes:
Classic Cheesecake Popsicle
Orange Cranberry Mini Cheesecake
Ginger Turmeric Tea

Iyo Cafe
234 Elm Street
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