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ANOTHER SEASON OF OUTDOOR DINING BEGINS

Outdoor dining construction at Redbones, May 2022. Photo by Jason Pramas. Copyright 2022 Jason Pramas.

City still working to help restaurants survive (Somerville Wire) – Somerville’s dynamic restaurant industry is one of the pillars of the local economy. To keep it from collapsing during the unique challenges of the past two years, city leaders altered some licensing rules to make it a little easier for restaurateurs. “During the pandemic, we […]

SOMERVILLE WIRE: MARCH 1, 2022 WEEKLY ROUNDUP

James Beard Awards, a town hall with A.G. Maura Healey, and a Western Washington Street mobility improvements meeting Articles ARTIST PROFILE: SAKURAKO KANEMITSU How the musician brings a joy and love of piano to East Somerville PARENTS CALL FOR SWIFT ACTION ON BROWN SCHOOL PLAY YARD The deterioration of the grounds has caused injuries among […]

BUSINESS PROFILE: KOSHARI MAMA

The restaurant brings the flavors of Egypt to Somerville Avenue (Somerville Wire) – Sahar Ahmed and her daughter Dina are the team behind Koshari Mama, a vegan, Egyptian street food eatery that serves up authentic cuisine. Ahmed, who has been passing down family recipes from different generations, says that food brings people together and acts […]

VACCINE MANDATE IN SOMERVILLE IS DEFEATED, 2-1

The Somerville policy would have required that proof of vaccination be shown at the door of certain indoor spaces A vaccine mandate for certain indoor businesses was defeated 2-1 by Somerville’s Board of Health on Thursday, after an earlier meeting was “bombed” by a group led by an Internet personality from Peabody and her supporters. […]

BUSINESS PROFILE: WAIKIKI

A new poke bar comes to Davis Square (Somerville Wire) – Waikiki opened very recently in Davis Square, bringing poke, sushi, and raw juice to the space formerly occupied by the iconic Johnny D’s club. While it will be joining many other seafood options in the area, Waikiki is also particularly known for its flavorful […]

BOARD OF HEALTH TO VOTE ON PROOF OF VACCINATION POLICY

Photo by Marc A. Hermann While facing questions about the fate of small businesses, the Board postponed the vote to mid-January (Somerville Wire) – The City of Somerville’s Board of Health met to discuss a proof of vaccine policy for certain businesses on Dec. 21 but decided to push the vote to Jan. 14. While […]

BUSINESS PROFILE: DOÑA ESTELA

How a chef from Mexico started her own catering company (Somerville Wire) – Estela Calzada has been cooking for all of her life. Having immigrated from Mexico, she brings the flavors, fragrances, and traditions of her homeland to every meal that she prepares. Calzada has been involved in pop-ups at the Somerville Arts Council’s Nibble […]