It has been an unusually busy summer!
Inventory levels continued to be low, which kept buyers active throughout the summer, without the usual lulls in July and August. Right now, it feels as if the active summer market will transition to an active fall market without interruption. CONGRATULATIONS to our own Team Jen & Lynn, who won Best Real Estate Agents from Scout Magazine, and to everyone in the office for winning Best Real Estate Agency! We feel honored and will do our best to keep up the good work. Best Real Estate Agent
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New Listings
1 Summer Street #4, Somerville $1,495,000
50 Trull Street, Somerville $899,000
Chic 4-level townhouse in a renovated Gothic Revival church in the heart of Union Square. Features spacious, open living area with 45’ ceiling, and above it, a mezzanine master bedroom suite with spa bath and lofted study/yoga space. Below the living level are 2 bedrooms and another full bath on bathrooms. In-unit laundry, central air, elevator, and 2 garage spaces.
Magoun Square 2-family owned and occupied by the same family for many years. Paved driveway with 2-3 bay garage. Yard and porches. Large unfinished basement.
33 Summer Street #2, Somerville $549,000
429 Norfolk Street #18, Somerville $495,000
Loft-style Union Square 2-bedroom unit with exposed brick walls, oversized windows, oak floors, and in-unit laundry. Sleek, contemporary kitchen has grey cabinets, stainless appliances, and white quartz counters. Tiled full bath. Pet friendly. Common roofdeck to be rebuilt.
Between Inman and Union Squares, this contemporary, lovely 2-level condo has 1 bedroom and 1.5 baths in David Aposhian’s Union Place development. In-unit laundry, stainless steel appliances, lofted storage area in bedroom. Garage parking available.
Commercial
34 Allen Street, Somerville ~ $1,800,000 Masonry building on one level with 16’ ceiling height. The 62’ wide x 42’ deep structure was constructed in 1985 of 12” thick concrete block with poured concrete, brick face, and flat steel roof with rubber membrane. Paved parking for 7+ vehicles. Currently used for martial arts classes by an Aikido dojo. Steps to future Union Sq. Green Line Extension station. Building is currently in RB zone with a legal, non-conforming use (recreational/health club) approved by ZBA in 2008. Previous use as a factory was also legal and non-conforming.
Coming Soon
Thalia Tringo
President, Realtor ® 617.513.1967 cell/text Thalia@ThaliaTringoRealEstate.com
Niké Damaskos
Residential Sales and Commercial Sales and Leasing 617.875.5276 Nike@ThaliaTringoRealEstate.com
254 Summer Street #3, Somerville ~ $TBD
Between Porter and Davis Squares, this lovely, bright, top-floor condo has 2 bedrooms, 1 full bath, central air , exclusive covered parking space, and lovely common yard.
55 Willow Avenue #2, Somerville ~ $TBD
Amazing location and space! Roughly equidistant to Davis and Porter Squares. This two-level condo on a corner lot has 4 bedrooms, 1 bath, private porch, lovely shared yard, and exclusive parking for 2 cars in driveway off side street.
Jennifer Rose
Residential Sales Specialist, Realtor ® 617.943.9581 cell/text Jennifer@ThaliaTringoRealEstate.com
East Somerville Two Family ~ $TBD
Rare side-by-side layout, great location near East Broadway restaurants, two Orange Line T stops, several bus lines, and Charlestown.
Free Classes
Lynn C. Graham
Residential Sales Specialist, Realtor ® 617.216.5244 cell/text Lynn@ThaliaTringoRealEstate.com
First Time Home Buyers:
an overview of the buying process
Wednesday, September 13th or Monday, October 2nd
6:30-7:45 pm
If you’re considering buying your first home and want to understand what’s in store, this is a quick and helpful overview. Led by our agents and a loan officer from a local bank, it includes a 45-minute presentation and 1/2 hour Q&A session. Handouts and refreshments provided.
How to Buy and Sell at the Same Time
Brendon Edwards
Residential Sales Specialist, Realtor ® 617.895.6267 cell/text Brendon@ThaliaTringoRealEstate.com
for homeowners contemplating a move Tuesday, September 19th or Wednesday, October 11th
6:30-7:45 pm
If trying to figure out the logistics of selling your home and buying a new one makes your head spin, this workshop will help make the process understandable. This workshop, led by our agents and a loan officer from a local bank, includes a 45-minute presentation and 1/2 hour Q&A session. Handouts and refreshments provided.
Eco-Friendly/Green Homes
Adaria Brooks
Executive Assistant to the President, Realtor ® 617.308.0064 cell/text Adaria@ThaliaTringoRealEstate.com
two-part series
Join us for this two-part series on “Eco-Friendly/Green Homes” presented by a local Architect/ Designer, Tagore Hernandez with Group Design Build. One hour presentation and 20 minutes Q&A for each session. People are not required to attend both sessions, but for anyone learning about this different residential home design for the first time, Part 1 is a good primer. Part 1 Monday, September 18th
6:30-8:00 pm
If you’re dreaming of a home that’s the ultimate in energy efficiency, join us for a presentation about green homes, also known as passive homes. Part 1 of the 2-part series will discuss the lingo associated with this technology, show various examples of homes that use the passive home design/standards, and the various programs currently available to retrofit your home. Handouts and refreshments provided. Part 2 Thursday, October 19th
6:30-8:00 pm
Passive homes are praised for their efficiency due to their high level of insulation and their airtight design. Part 2 of the 2-part series will discuss the specifics of how the technology is applied to design when retrofitting a home or building from scratch. Handouts and refreshments provided. To reserve space in any class, please email Adaria@ThaliaTringoRealEstate.com. Admission is free, but we appreciate donations of canned goods for the Somerville Homeless Coalition.
About our company... We are dedicated to representing our buyer and seller clients with integrity and professionalism. We are also commi ed to giving back to our community. Our agents donate $250 to a non-profit in honor of each transaction and Thalia Tringo & Associates Real Estate Inc. also gives $250 to a pre-selected group of local charities for each transaction. Visit our office, 128 Willow Avenue, on the bike path in Davis Square, Somerville.
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contents 6 // EDITOR’S NOTE 8 // WINNERS & LOSERS Would you try kayaking to work? 10 // WHAT’S NEW? Lots of good news is brewing for coffee drinkers. 14 // NEWS: ADDRESSING FOOD INSECURITY AT THE DOCTOR’S OFFICE Cambridge Health Alliance physician Amy Smith takes a progressive approach to helping the hungry.
40 // HAVE YOU SEEN THIS VAN? “Vincent Van Go” doesn’t deliver pizza or lo mein; this vehicle brings art and healing to the streets instead. 42 // WEIGHTLIFTING, PERCEPTION SHIFTING Step inside the Kendall Square gym where trainers and clients connect across socioeconomic lines. 44 // CALENDAR 45 // MARKETPLACE 46 // SCOUT YOU
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22 // MEET THE WINNERS: LAMPLIGHTER BREWING CO. It was a long road to opening day, but this Broadway brewery is Cambridge’s best new business. 30 // DAN DAN, DUCK, BAO AND BAKED ALASKA Eater Boston’s editor tells you where to find some of the tastiest bites in Cambridge. If I had to worry about rent when I was younger instead of focusing on school, I would have made different decisions.”
Photo, top: Just one of countless delicious dishes from Season to Taste Catering. Photo by Ren Fuller. Photo, bottom: Trainer Eric Flores helps Innercity Weightlifting clients get fit. Photo by Jess Benjamin. On the cover: You’ll find these winners and so many more on the following pages.
Come in as a customer “That first trip to John was in the 1980s. I have honestly lost count of how many cars I’ve bought from him since, but I haven’t bought from anybody else in that time. I buy two at a time. Just in the last year I bought a 2000 VolksWagon Beatle and a 2001 PT Cruiser within six months of one another.” – Roberta Ferrara
, leave as a friend.
“Within two days, John set me up with three pre-owned vans to choose among, all in my price range. The van I chose has been fantastic. The way it’s handling, I expect it to last quite a few years. I’ve told my friends and family that I’ll never buy “brand new” again. I’d buy another car from John tomorrow, and I’d tell all my friends to go there too.” – Suzanne Fontano “You know how it feels when a friend just lands himself in a great situation? You see what your friend has, and you think, man, I wish that were me. For the first time in my life, thanks to John’s Auto, I’m that guy! I’m so proud of the car John found me.” – Alan Kinbell 181 Somerville Ave (across from Target) QUALITY USED CARS BOUGHT AND SOLD FOR 40 YEARS
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t’s simultaneously thrilling and agonizing, watching Scout’s Honored votes come in every year. I know our readers will choose awesome businesses to receive awards— it’s not that. It’s almost the opposite: it’s so hard not to want everyone to win. Because while I’ll never forget seeing Converge play Deathwish Fest at the Middle East, how can I possibly compare that to the first time I caught a Mitski set at the Sinclair? Finding quirky birthday gifts for friends often involves a trip to Black Ink and Joie de Vivre. Life Alive is my go-to for a healthy vegetarian lunch, but there are few vegan treats in this world as good as Veggie Galaxy’s cheesecake. And I love 1369 Coffeehouse, but those waffles at Curio… This is the third year I’ve been editing the magazine during awards season, and looking back over my editor’s notes from 2015 and 2016, I’ve traditionally used these editions as a call to get out and support the local businesses you love. Why change anything now? Judging by the number of votes that came in this year (and how Photo by Adrianne Mathiowetz. hotly contested many of these categories were), you all felt passionately about the city’s best bartenders, baristas, tattoo artists and takeout joints. Flipping through the issue, you’ll likely see that some of your favorites took home the top spots. If you have the means, I hope you’ll support them with your dollars in addition to showing your support online. I’ve said it before, but we’re so lucky to live in a community with this many independently owned restaurants and retailers. Buying stuff on Amazon just isn’t the same as stepping inside the World’s Only Curious George Store; no online order will ever rival the experience of browsing the racks at the Garment District. And if you need additional recommendations for places to eat, drink and shop here in Cambridge? I’m more than happy to provide them. Just know that I’ll have trouble choosing favorites.
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CREATIVE COMMUTING Fed up with the MBTA? Comm. Ave. construction traffic have you rethinking your daily drive? Maybe you could give boating a try. On July 28, the Charles River Watershed Association and Charles River Canoe and Kayak held “Paddle to Work Day,” which found a group of kayakers navigating from CRCK’s Allston boathouse to its Kendall Square location. Participants pointed out that the Kendall outpost is, conveniently, a five-minute walk from the Red Line, and CRCK general manager Mark Jacobson said he hopes to make this an annual event. “I think it’s also coming at a time to think about different ways of getting to work … like biking to work,” he told Wicked Local Cambridge.
PUPPY MILLS Good news for rescues: In August, Cambridge banned the sale of commercially bred animals at pet shops. Cambridge’s ban goes a step beyond a similar one introduced in Boston last year, according to the Boston Globe, and includes dogs and cats along with birds, amphibians, reptiles, arachnids and “pocket pets” like hamsters and gerbils. “It’s really a landmark ordinance,” Laura Hagen, deputy director of advocacy for the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, told the Globe. “High-volume production is what’s driving the business model … At our adoption centers we have seen a very large influx of these very small animals and birds.” The ordinance will go into effect after a year.
THELONIOUS MONKFISH Let’s get one thing out of the way up front: we love Thelonious Monkfish’s weird, punny name. Eater’s editors, it turns out, do not. The website spent a week in July searching for America’s worst restaurant name in a bracket-style competition, and the Central Square jazz and sushi joint was crowned the winner (or loser) in the pun category, besting other illustrious entrants including Baguetteaboudit in Brooklyn, A-Fish-o-na-do in Miami and Pork & Mindy’s in Chicago. (It wasn’t chosen as the overall worst name, though—that honor went to Boston’s Blunch.) GETTING INVOLVED It’s shaping up to be an interesting election season here in the city, with three incumbent City Council members—David Maher, Nadeem Mazen and Leland Cheung—announcing that they won’t seek to hold their seats. Even without those three, the number of candidates is the highest it’s been since 1993; 26 people submitted papers this year. It’s almost like people realized how important municipal action is in an era of national uncertainty, or something!
THE NFL Literal genius and Baltimore Ravens offensive lineman John Urschel, a doctoral candidate in applied mathematics at MIT, announced his abrupt retirement from football in late July after a study indicated that the degenerative brain disease chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) existed in almost 99 percent of NFL players’ brains. (The study looked at brains of deceased players that had been donated to research.) “I guess the biggest thing I’d want to say is that I’m excited to focus on my mathematical career full time. And to finally be at MIT full time,” the 26-year-old Urschel said in a text to The Undefeated’s Domonique Foxworth. COMEDY FANS For more than two decades, the Comedy Studio has been a Cambridge institution. Situated atop Hong Kong in Harvard Square, the iconic club has helped launch the likes of Louis C.K., Eugene Mirman, Mike Birbiglia, Bill Burr and more—but it’s moving out next year following rising rents at the restaurant. Owner Rick Jenkins told Cambridge Day he’d love to keep the studio in Cambridge or Somerville.
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NEWS FROM THE NORTH Here’s just some of what you’ll find in the September/ October edition of our sibling publication, Scout Somerville.
SCOUT’S HONORED: SOMERVILLE EDITION We’ve got even more winners to announce.
BETTER LIVING THROUGH SENSORY DEPRIVATION? One of our writers gives “floating” a try.
THE THERAPY DOGS OF SOMERVILLE These pups are helping kids deal with stress and trauma, one lick at a time. Scout Somerville is available at McCabe’s on Mass, the S&S Restaurant and hundreds of other places throughout Cambridge and Somerville. Head to scoutsomerville.com/pick-up-spots for a full list of locations!
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pice up your life with a trip to the stylish Sumaio Hunan MOVED Kitchen (270 Third St.), which opened in late COMING July. SOONThe bright, colorful, contemporary Chinese restaurant and bar is named for restaurateur-slash-scientist Sumiao Chen, according to Eater Boston. She was born and raised in China’s Hunan province, and her restaurant serves traditional, authentic fare from the region with a modern flare. six months, Boloco’s Harvard Square location (71 Mt. Auburn St.) shuttered in late July to make way for an Australian-based burrito place called Zambrero. It seems like a cool place: Zambrero’s founder is a huge humanitarian, according to a statement from Boloco co-founder and CEO John Pepper, and they’re all about “feeling double good,” meaning that for every superfood-packed burrito or bowl you buy, the eatery donates a meal to someone in need. CENTRAL AND PORTER SQUARES
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KENDALL SQUARE
B.GOOD
B. Good just keeps getting bigger! The locallyborn fast-casual chain has COMINGnow MOVED SOON in the more than 50 locations Northeast, according to Eater Boston, and it added another Cambridge eatery to the mix this summer (301 Third St.). It has the usual menu of burgers, grain bowls, salads and more made with an emphasis on local ingredients. HARVARD SQUARE
MOMOFUKU + &PIZZA
As expected, the &pizza saga just keeps dragging on. 10 September | October 2017 scoutcambridge.com
There was some sweet news in July when Michael Lastoria, CEO of the D.C.-based pizza chain, proposed a slightly different dual-concept pizza and ice cream joint called Milk &pizza with chef Christina Tosi of the legendary New York bakery Momofuku. But even after nine (nine!) hearings on whether &pizza could take over the Brattle Street spaces that formerly housed Tory Row and Crimson Corner newsstand, there’s no word yet on whether the Cambridge Community Development Department will ultimately approve the move.
INMAN SQUARE
MOMI NONMI
COMING SOON
A modern Japanese concept from chef Chris Chung (Clio, Uni, AKA Bistro in Lincoln) is on its way to 1128 Cambridge St., which most recently housed a short-lived WuBurger and, before that, the beloved East By Northeast. Chung told Boston Magazine that Momi Nonmi will be a healthy, casual izakaya. “It will be simple, featuring what I’ve been eating: I’m focused on clean, healthier flavor. I want to represent my lifestyle.” HARVARD SQUARE
ZAMBRERO
COMING SOON
We’re swapping one burrito joint for another; after 19 years and
Both Cambridge locations of the local chain Tavern in the Square COMING shuttered in August, but their MOVED SOON spaces won’t be vacant for long. In Porter (1815 Mass. Ave.), signage is up for a second location of the southern-style seafood restaurant Shaking Crab; in Central (730 MOVED Mass. Ave.), 730 Tavern and Patio will bring a similar sports bar concept to the square. HARVARD SQUARE
POKEWORKS
COMING SOON
MOVE
In July, Eater Boston confirmed that the juice bar Liquiteria (1440 Mass. Ave.) would close, making way for a second Massachusetts outpost of the quickly popular Pokéworks, a national chain that just opened in Davis Square last November. Sounds like they’re gunning for a fall opening. PORTER SQUARE MOVED
OXFORD SPA
As of early August, Oxford Spa (102 Oxford St.)—a COMING SOON
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self-described “New American trattoria,” Pammy’s—from COMING the husband-wife of Chris and Pam Willis—is now SOON duo MOVED serving beautiful plates at 928 Mass. Ave. Come sip natural wines and dig into house-made pasta in this chic but cozy eatery, which truly does feel like an extension of the couple’s living room (the pair lives just up the street).
sandwich shop that had been open since the 1940s, according to Cambridge Day—closed its doors. But the closure may not be permanent. “We have someone interested that would like to revive the place, and fix it up, and we’re working with them,” son of the longtime owners George George (yep, actual name) told Cambridge Day. “It’s not the end!” KENDALL SQUARE
BOSTON BURGER CO.
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We’re definitely not mad about this news: Eater Boston reports that Boston Burger Company will bring more gluttonous, almost-too-big-to-get-yourmouth-around burgs to the area with its fourth location at the
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rab a sidewalk seat at this charming Cambridge cafe and roasterie, which opened in July at 101 Kirkland St. with award-winning blends (owner and roaster Aaron MacDougall took home top honors in Genuine Origin’s inaugural Roast and Go roasting competition earlier this year) and unexpected offerings (an espresso tonic with house-made shrub tonic; a Dark n’ Stormy with espresso and ginger beer).
HARVARD SQUARE
COMING CAFE ALGIERS MOVE MOVED SOON
News broke in June that Cafe Algiers—a Harvard fixture for more than 45 years—would close to make way for a new concept from chef Michael Scelfo, but it might not shutter entirely. Harvard Magazine reported in July that the cafe could reopen near its sister shop, Andala Coffee House in Central Square (286 Franklin St.), if it can secure a location there. HARVARD SQUARE
BLUE BOTTLE COFFEE
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SOON A much-loved Calibased coffee chain is on its way to 40 Bow St., according to Eater Boston. Blue Bottle Coffee, which has cafes in San Francisco Bay Area, Tokyo and New York, will open this fall, the first of a planned five-cafe expansion in Greater Boston.
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BREW ON THE GRID
A SHOPPING SHAKEUP
It’s a time of turnover in Porter Square—specifically, along stretch of Mass. Ave. that saw many longtime local businesses taking off or announcing their departures this summer. Vintage 12 September | October 2017 scoutcambridge.com
shop Raspberry Beret moved out of its home at 1704 Mass. Ave. in July and has reopened in North Cambridge (2302 Mass. Ave.). Irish Imports Ltd. (1737 Mass. Ave.) is closing up soon—
likely mid-October—though that closure is by choice. “We’ve been here for 44 years, it’s not like we haven’t put in our time— our families think we’re nuts,” co-owner Virginia Greenblatt told us in July. In less-great news, neighboring Nomad (1741 Mass. Ave.) and University Wine Shop (1739 Mass. Ave.) have cited years of high rent as the reason for their upcoming moves. (Nomad owner Deb Colburn told us the cost of her shop’s space would have tripled next year.) Both hope to find a new home nearby; University Wine Shop may even slip into the old Irish Imports building.
As of August 30, a new cafe is open in Kendall. Brew on the Grid (93 Windsor St.) is COMING MOVED the brainchild of Frank SOON Peace, former director of operations for Starbucks, according to Eater Boston. There, he oversaw more than 100 of the Seattle-based business’s New England locations.
CLOVER DITCHES FOOD TRUCKS
Clover is going off-road. Not long after opening Clover Coffee Bar, a new cafe concept from the crew located inside the Harvard Science Library, founder Ayr Muir announced at the end of July that the company was getting rid of its food trucks to focus on brick-andmortar operations. “I love trucks so much, it was how I started,” he said in a statement. “But they add a lot of daily complexity. We’ll be a better company if we’re more streamlined and more focused.” The first truck in Clover’s fleet hit the road in 2008.
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INMAN SQUARE
CONDOS AND RETAIL
The warehouse that formerly housed Columbia Auto Parts will soon welcome 305 Webster Avenue Condominiums, a mixed-use retail and residential space not far from the future home of the Green Line Extension’s Union Square station. Wicked Local Cambridge reports that 37,000-square-foot, fourstory triangular structure will have retail space at the Webster Avenue and Columbia Street junction and 35 residential units (four of them affordable). Four of the first-floor units, including one of the affordable ones, have been designed “live/work” spaces. The project is under review for a building permit. HARVARD SQUARE
BRATTLE STREET SALE
Big changes are likely on their way to Harvard Square. In July, the Boston Globe reported that the Dow and Stearns family trust— which owns two properties that
now house businesses including Cardullo’s Gourmet Shoppe, Felipe’s Taqueria, Origins and Flat Patties—plans to sell those spaces. The trust is likely to seek $95 million for the buildings at 1-8 and 17-41A Brattle St., according to the Globe, which noted that the same trust sold three properties on Brattle and JFK Streets in 2015 (including the one that houses The World’s Only Curious George Store) for $85 million. HARVARD SQUARE
AFFORDABLE HOUSING
The Episcopal Divinity School (99 Brattle St.) is moving to New York, and Wicked Local Cambridge has reported that the city is looking to purchase its eight acres of Harvard Square land to develop affordable housing. “We increasingly face the risk of Cambridge becoming a city of the very rich, and the very poor,” said councilor Tim Toomey, who sponsored the proposal to contact the school regarding the potential purchase.
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ADDRESSING FOOD INSECURITY AT THE DOCTOR’S OFFICE
A revolutionary new collaboration between the Cambridge Health Alliance and Project Bread could help ensure that families are fed. BY EMILY CASSEL PHOTO BY JESS BENJAMIN
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trolling through the aisles at Whole Foods or watching an ever-growing number of restaurants pop up throughout the city, it can be easy to forget (or ignore) how many people for whom hunger is still a very real concern. In 2015, the most recent year for which there’s data, the United States Department of Agriculture Economic Research Service reported that 42.2 million people lived in food-insecure homes, meaning that their households were “uncertain of having, or unable to acquire, enough food to meet the needs of all their members because they had insufficient money or other resources for food.” That year, 14 September | October 2017 scoutcambridge.com
6.4 million children lived in food insecure households nationwide. The same study found that households with children are more likely to be food insecure than those without. And yet, only an estimated 28 percent of food insecure families used food pantries in 2015. That could be because the barriers to access aren’t just of a financial nature—something Cambridge resident Amy Smith saw firsthand when she decided to do something a little different for her daughter’s birthday. Smith, who has two young children, wants them to develop a sense of service to the community, so she decided to organize a food drive. Rather than bringing the latest have-tohave-it Hasbro toy, birthday gifts
from her daughter’s friends were fruits and veggies. Smith called around to a bunch of pantries and scheduled the donation delivery, but when she got there, the office was closed. She ended up driving around for another 30 minutes to find a place that would accept the food, trying to keep it from going bad. “It made me think, ‘Wow, imagine a family with multiple kids, in the snow or the rain, trekking around looking for an open pantry,’” she says. “How do people who have the most need find out about these resources— and is there something that we’re doing to help?” By “we,” Smith—a Cambridge Health Alliance physician—is referring to her fellow doctors and clinicians. The experience got her
considering the needs of her own patients, many of whom could use those resources. The food insecurity issue can be largely invisible, but the myriad problems it leads to are not. Food insecurity is a cause of anxiety and stress, and it hits kids particularly hard. It’s been linked to chronic illnesses and lack of academic achievement. “It’s also a social justice issue,” Smith adds. “In this country—and in this area, where there is so much wealth—there should not be families who worry that they’re not going to have enough money to provide food for their families. It’s unjust.” Smith wanted to do something about it. Unlike a seemingly insurmountable, systemic problem like housing, this was something
Photo, from left to right: Amy Smith, founder of the program; Nawang Tsomo, medical assistant; and Lisa Brukilacchio, director of CHA’s Somerville Community Health Agenda.
where she could potentially move the needle with small-scale, high-impact changes. Coming at it as a clinician rather than from a public health perspective, she considered what existing medical infrastructure could help. What could be fixed in one clinic visit to be as effective as possible? “All kids touch a health clinic at some point,” she explains. She envisioned those centers taking a proactive approach to addressing childhood hunger, acting as a node that could connect at-risk populations with programs that met their need. Instituting some kind of screening process made sense— asking the questions that identify food insecurity, then linking patients with a specialist who could help. Smith likens it to referring those who have heart problems to a cardiologist; hunger is a similarly foundational health need. So from there, she started to identify groups that were already working to address the issue. Dozens of conversations later, Lisa Brukilacchio, director of the CHA’s Somerville Community Health Agenda, introduced Smith to Noreen Kelly at Project Bread.
“In this country—and in this area, where there is so much wealth— there should not be families who worry that they’re not going to have enough money to provide food for their families. It’s unjust.” Her Boston-based organization did accept referrals, but only 11 percent of them came from health centers. Project Bread’s hotline can connect callers with food pantries and other programs, but Smith understands that low figure: “I hand a lot of papers to my patient at the end of a visit—to go to a lab for a referral, for this, for that— and someone who’s overwhelmed, who has kids ... there’s so much going on, chances are they’re not going to call to a hotline number.” Smith wanted to take it one step further, getting a specialist to
reach out to patients rather than the other way around. She took her cues from QuitWorks, a program that finds smokers filling out referral forms during doctor visits if they want to be contacted with resources on kicking a tobacco habit. From there, QuitWorks will send patches, set up phone calls and support them in efforts to stop smoking moving forward. The pilot program launched in the pediatric clinic of the CHA Broadway Care Center in Somerville, where the results have been eye-opening, to say the least. At Broadway, Smith reports that about 24 percent of the families they’ve screened are positive for food insecurity, a figure much higher than the national average. And the numbers are even more staggering at the CHA Revere Family Health Center, where, in a collaboration with the Greater Boston Food Bank, the results were 50 percent positive. One doctor who had been with the Somerville clinic for decades said he never knew a family of five he’d been caring for for years experienced food insecurity until he asked. “I think being able to ask that question in a clinical setting, where already you’re talking about a lot of things that are really personal, I think people may be more comfortable discussing it,” Smith affirms. The program is still in its early stages, a skeleton around which the CHA will build more robust, in-clinic services after the referral process is systemized. After launching the pilot screenings on Broadway and in Revere, clinicians are in conversations to introduce them in Union Square, Porter Square and Malden. Brukilacchio is applying for grants to have dry goods and frozen meals available right in clinics, too, so that those who are positive for food insecurity can get some assistance even before they walk out the door. Eventually, Smith would like to build the program or something like it into the electronic medical records system at CHA. “Clearly, there’s a great need,” she says. “And I think this idea of really collaborating with our public health partners and developing workflows within a clinical system to address these needs is really important.”
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MEN’S CLOTHING
DRINKWATER’S
2067 MASS. AVE., (617) 547-2067 DRINKWATERSCAMBRIDGE.COM If you agree that “trendy never lasts,” then Gary Drinkwater’s eponymous shop—with its high-end fabric, custom shirts, gorgeous suits and personalized care—is tailor-made (sorry) for you. No one leaves this Porter Square store looking less than perfect.
WOMEN’S CLOTHING
SUSANNA
1766 MASS. AVE., (617) 492-0334 SUSANNACAMBRIDGE.COM
Bohemian cool meets urban chic at Susanna, where the shelves are stocked with colorful, patterned tunics and tops that’ll have you standing out at the office or while strolling the street. And the shop truly shines on the accessory side, with statement scarves, earrings and necklaces that can elevate just about any outfit. EYEWEAR SHOP
SEE EYEWEAR
1276 MASS. AVE., (617) 868-1500 SEEEYEWEAR.COM
Innovative styles, exclusive collaborations, handmade Photo by Adrianne Mathiowetz.
frames—See is the place to go if you want glasses that are themselves a vision. With an emphasis on design, each of their carefully crafted pieces will have you turning heads. THRIFT OR VINTAGE SHOP
THE GARMENT DISTRICT 200 BROADWAY, (617) 876-5230 GARMENTDISTRICT.COM
Need a denim vest? Tie-dyed tee? Overalls? Tutu? Vintage Nike track jacket? Or, perhaps, a patterned tuxedo? You’ll find it at the Garment District, where you can easily spend hours rooting through racks or digging through the ever-popular clothing-by-thepound pit, and where you’re sure to come home having
added a little more “wow” to your wardrobe. LIQUOR STORE
INMAN SQUARE WINE AND SPIRITS
1226 CAMBRIDGE ST., (617) 945-2902, INMANSQUAREWINE.COM
For the beer or liquor fan who wants something a little offbeat, nothing hits the mark like this tiny Inman Square shop,
where beloved local beers share the shelves with artfully-designed cans from Øl in Denmark and ultra-limited brews from places like Prairie Artisan Ales. WINE SHOP
CAMBRIDGE WINE AND SPIRITS
202 ALEWIFE BROOK PKWY., (617) 864-7171 CAMBRIDGEWINESPIRITS.COM
Trying to track down a hard-tofind wine? Cambridge Wine and Spirits has that covered—like, really covered, thanks to an entire section of their website titled “hard-to-find wines.” If you haven’t been able to get it elsewhere in Cambridge, this Fresh Pond emporium is without a doubt your best bet.
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KIDS’ SHOP
THE WORLD’S ONLY CURIOUS GEORGE STORE
1 JFK ST., (617) 547-4500 THECURIOUSGEORGESTORE.COM
BIKE SHOP
BROADWAY BICYCLE SCHOOL
351 BROADWAY, (617) 868-3392 BROADWAYBICYCLESCHOOL.COM
It’s not just a school and it’s more than a store—this worker-owned collective will teach you to fix your wheels or do it for you, and they’ll sell or rent you the tools you need for the job. And you’ll be hard-pressed to find a more experienced shop anywhere; Broadway Bicycle School just celebrated its 45th birthday in August. 18 September | October 2017 scoutcambridge.com
We’re not monkeying around when we say this is the best place to find gifts and games for the pint-sized set. As much a tourist destination as it is a neighborhood staple, the truly one-ofa-kind shop (it actually is the only one in the world) has the best books, puzzles, toys and more to inspire creative kids.
BOOKSTORE
PORTER SQUARE BOOKS 25 WHITE ST., (617) 491-2220 PORTERSQUAREBOOKS.COM
If we’re looking for a book recommendation, we’re heading to PSB, where the staff will happily hand-sell you the best novel you’ve read in months or suggest a nonfiction read you never would’ve picked up on your own but are guaranteed to love. It’s hard to walk out without a stack of new stuff… we should really just start depositing our paychecks here.
FRAMING
ARTIST AND CRAFTSMAN SUPPLY 580 MASS. AVE., (617) 354-3636 ARTISTCRAFTSMAN.COM
Everything about Artist and Craftsman makes it our favorite art supply store in Greater Boston, but the framing deserves a special shout out. They’ll make your favorite prints, portraits and posters wall-ready, and they’ll do it without breaking the bank. Plus, they’re so friendly, we could practically come here just to chat.
GIFT SHOP
JOIE DE VIVRE
1792 MASS. AVE., (617) 864-8188 JOIEDEVIVRE.NET
There might not be another store in the world as accurately named as Joie de Vivre—seriously, try not to let out a little smile when you step inside. In here, whimsy reigns supreme; trinkets and treasures line every single surface, and whether you walk out with a wind-up toy or wind chimes, your giftee will no doubt love what you find.
Photos by Jess Benjamin.
FURNITURE OR HOME DECOR
CIRCLE FURNITURE
199 ALEWIFE BROOK PKWY. (617) 876-3988, CIRCLEFURNITURE.COM
Step away from the klubbo and exit the Ikea; you deserve better than prefab particle board. You’ll find it at Circle Furniture, where the amazing selection of modern options for the kitchen, bedroom, office and more is rivaled only by the outstanding customer service. RECORD SHOP
CHEAPO RECORDS
538 MASS. AVE. 617-354-4455 CHEAPORECORDS.COM
Cheapo has been around since 1954, so they’ve really seen
it all: the heyday of vinyl, the brief reign of eight tracks, the time of cassettes, the CD era… the second heyday of vinyl. You can (and should) spend days sifting through the stacks of this Central Square staple. GARDEN SUPPLIES
PEMBERTON FARMS 2225 MASS. AVE., (617) 491-2244 PEMBERTONFARMS.COM
Pemberton Farms is our happy place. Well, one of them. It’s the perfect pre-picnic destination, where you’ll find artisanal snacks, an array of cheeses and a wellcurated craft beer selection to boot. Fresh flowers, too? Don’t mind if we do.
KITCHEN SUPPLIES
CHINA FAIR
2100 MASS. AVE., (617) 864-3050 CHINAFAIRINC.COM
Love kitchen gadgets? Of course you do! And you’ll love China Fair, a no-frills spot to grab cooking necessities, oddly specific accessories and clever cookie cutters, always at a price that seems way to low for the city.
HARDWARE STORE
TAGS HARDWARE 29 WHITE ST., (617) 868-7711 TAGSHARDWARE.COM
Tags, you’re it—the place we go when the landlord won’t answer our texts and we’re left to our own devices for any number of home maintenance projects: leaky sinks, drafty windows, renegade vermin. We couldn’t pretend to be competent caretakers without you.
GOURMET OR SPECIALTY SHOP
FORMAGGIO KITCHEN 244 HURON AVE., (617) 354-4750 FORMAGGIOKITCHEN.COM
Nothing makes us pity the city’s vegans and lactose intolerant folks like a trip to Formaggio. Hundreds of rare cheeses, the incredible charcuterie... it’s a veritable meat and dairy paradise. And don’t forget, barbecue fans: each summer, Formaggio fires up the grill for its Saturday sidewalk BBQ series, which continues through October. scoutcambridge.com September | October 2017 19
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ARTS, ENTERTAINMENT AND MEDIA
MOVIE THEATER
KENDALL SQUARE CINEMA
355 BINNEY ST., (617) 621-1202 LANDMARKTHEATRES.COM/BOSTON
ART GALLERY
HARVARD ART MUSEUMS 32 QUINCY ST., (617) 495-9400 HARVARDARTMUSEUMS.ORG
It couldn’t be easier to browse the incredible collections at the Harvard Art Museums—they’re open seven days a week, and they’re always free to Cambridge residents. What are you waiting for? Visit today, and check out “Technologies of the Image: Art in 19th-Century Iran,” which just debuted in August. LOCAL MEDIA
CAMBRIDGE CHRONICLE CAMBRIDGE.WICKEDLOCAL.COM
Its inaugural edition was published in 1846, making the 20 September | October 2017 scoutcambridge.com
Cambridge Chronicle the oldest surviving weekly paper in the country. Sure, it looks a little different today—it was sold to Gatehouse Media in 2006 and merged with the Cambridge Tab in 2012. And, you know, the internet exists now and all. But its commitment to fair, balanced, quality journalism is unwavering. COMEDY SHOW OR CLUB
IMPROVBOSTON
40 PROSPECT ST., (617) 576-1253 IMPROVBOSTON.COM
No joke: the comics at this Central Square theater will have you in hysterics. You never know quite what you’ll get at any one of their weekly productions—whether it’s the pay-what-you-can “People’s
Catching a quirky independent flick or avant-garde foreign film at Kendall Square Cinema got even better earlier this year when the theater debuted heavenly new reclining seats and introduced beer and wine on the concessions side. If you haven’t been in a bit, you have to come back for a screening in the renovated space.
Show” or the experimental “Comedy Lab”—the only guarantee is hilarity. EVENT SPACE
THE SINCLAIR
52 CHURCH ST., (617) 547-5200 SINCLAIRCAMBRIDGE.COM
Usually when we head to the Sinclair it’s to catch any number of incredible tours that are rolling through the venue. But if you’re an aspiring rock star who never got your big break, there’s something else you should know: you can rent out the Sinclair to throw
your own show—whether that’s live music or your wedding. Yes, they’ll put your name up on the marquee… you can even get your very own ticket stub. MUSIC VENUE
THE MIDDLE EAST
472-480 MASSACHUSETTS AVE. (617) 864-3278, MIDEASTOFFERS.COM
The Middle East really is the best place to catch a show in Cambridge—and you don’t have to take our word for it! Rolling Stone once shouted this multi-room venue out as one of the best in the whole country. And, yeah. We’d say they know what they’re talking about. CONTINUED ON PAGE 24
Kendall Square Cinema photo by Jess Benjamin. The Sinclair photo by Love and Perry.
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MEET THE WINNER
LAMPLIGHTER BREWING COMPANY Lamplighter Brewing Company added a touch of funk to the city’s beer scene last year. In their taproom at 284 Broadway, guests are invited to grab a pint and enjoy a peek at the brewing process or sit down to board games while sampling brews that are fresh, flavorful—and often just a little off the wall. The lines are flowing with traditional ales, fruity sours
and all kinds of inventive suds in between, and you’ll see their beautifully designed cans at an ever-growing number of shops around the region. Here, co-founder Cayla Marvil tells us how the last 10 months have been for the fledgling brewery.
Photo by Adrianne Mathiowetz.
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f you saw the line, you knew something big was brewing on Broadway last November. Dozens deep, practically stretching around the block, the group of thirsty patrons shuffled from foot to foot, hoping to step inside and sip Lamplighter Brewing Company’s long-awaited suds. Ten months later, the activity has slowed—though not by all that much. During the day, when it’s home to Longfellows Cafe, the space truly feels like a bustling coffee shop; people are on their laptops sipping cappuccinos, headphones in, heads down. Lamplighter by night, the building welcomes everyone from young professionals to grad students to people who’ve lived in the neighborhood for decades. Whether it’s an a.m. running club meetup or a p.m. sandwich pop-up with Puritan and Co. chef-owner Will Gilson, something is happening inside. And then, there’s what might be our favorite part of the day: the funny afternoon transition when the folks who make up the remote-work set pick up their heads, survey the menu and decide to trade in their caffeinated coldbrew for, well... a cold brew. The space has such a personality, such a sense of self. It feels crazy that it’s only been open a little less than a year. “And also crazy that it’s been almost a year,” Cayla Marvil laughs. Along with co-founder AC Jones, Marvil practically built the brewery with her bare hands, converting the former auto body garage (the sign from which remains out from, a nod to the building’s history) into a stateof-the-art space. Seeing the line out the door and down the block on that first day—and, let’s be honest, on an awful lot of days since—has made the whole experience feel like there’s an exhilarating whirlwind whipping about the LBC team. Marvil jokes that she almost didn’t have time to look around and realize they were open until four months in. That Cambridge has opened its arms to this new biz is likely due to the way it feels like your own personal hangout; the cafe-slashtaproom combo invites that. But we don’t want to undersell you on the beers. The seriously delicious rotating roster from genius head brewer Tyler Fitzpatrick, a Wormtown, Cape Cod and Mystic alum, includes wonderfully weird, one-off sours and brews like Lit,
a spiced double wit we’d drink any day of the week. And while you can find Fitzpatrick’s creations all around town these days, encased in colorful cans crafted by Bluerock Design, it’s the taproom that’s been—much to the surprise of the trio—the biggest draw. When we first spoke with Marvil and Jones back in 2015 about getting ready to open, they told us they viewed having the brick-and-mortar building as a way to experiment on small batches of some of the more off-the-wall brews—a place to try out the stuff that they liked on a just slightly larger scale, ramping up distribution of that brew if it seemed like patrons were into it too. “We’re doing weird beers, we’re doing some traditional beers, and the taproom is such a great way for us to talk to people about all the different techniques and show off our place, which we put all this time into building,” Marvil says today. But while they wanted their Broadway base to be a fun hub, they nonetheless expected most of their volume would be in distribution. Not so much, as it turns out. “The numbers have just flip-flopped,” Marvil explains. “The taproom has been absolutely unbelievable.” In fact, if there’s one negative bit of feedback that Marvil and co. hear, it’s that the room is a little too loud and crowded. Don’t worry: this young biz is growing up, and fast. Construction is underway in the back of the building to add more space. When it opens— hopefully by the holidays, if everything goes according to plan—the current taproom will have doubled in size. And as they’re building, they won’t stop brewing. So far, they’ve brewed about 25 different recipes. The team can be playful thanks to a pilot three-barrel system—if something isn’t quite working, then that’s fine, it can go in the drain. If it’s great, it’s easy to scale up. Now, Marvil laughs that her goal is to try to not be working 24 hours a day, making systems a little smoother or more efficient. Easier said than done, of course, given the concurrent buildout. Not that she minds those long, busy days: “We’re just glad people are actually showing up and hanging out with us.”
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nce it gets dark, the Middle East Complex is the premier neighborhood destination for music, dancing, and socializing. We host weddings, private parties, corporate events and more. The beautifully renovated, Sonia is our newest room and is now open. 10 Brookline St, just around the corner and connected to Middle East.
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FOOD & DRINK
RESTAURANT OVERALL PLACE TO SPLURGE OUTDOOR DINING
OLEANA
134 HAMPSHIRE ST., (617) 661-0505 OLEANARESTAURANT.COM
Tableside travel is the specialty at Oleana, where consistently winning plates whisk diners away to Turkey and beyond. Chef Ana Sortun and co. have held a beloved place on Hampshire Street for more than 15 years, featuring local produce and far-away flavors on the meze and large-plate menus. And the outdoor patio is a veritable urban oasis, with vines, trees and sprouting herbs offering a lush and lovely backdrop to the precisely executed, beautifully spiced eats. RESTAURANT IN INMAN SQUARE
TUPELO
Giulia, but the handmade noodles (and tortelli and paccherri and then some) certainly take the spotlight, prepared during the day on the dedicated pasta table and served up during dinner with of-the-moment accompaniments and classic sauces. Chef Michael Pagliarini and his team round out the menu with meat, fish, veggies and sweets, each evoking the passion and pleasure of true Italian dining. RESTAURANT IN CENTRAL SQUARE SERVICE STAFF
LITTLE DONKEY
505 MASS. AVE., (617) 945-1008 LITTLEDONKEYBOS.COM
Dynamic kitchen duo Jamie Bissonnette and Ken Oringer finally brought their culinary stylings to this side of the Charles (insert praise Emoji) with Little Donkey. The chefs loosen the reins on the tapas-style menu, showcasing their favorite culinary influences in globally remixed dishes and super-fresh raw bar offerings that are all over the map (in a good way). Knowledgeable and attentive staff are there to lead you through the inventive, shareable options, all in the funky and freewheeling spirit of the square itself.
1193 CAMBRIDGE ST., (617) 868-0004 TUPELO02139.COM
Cambridge gets a dose of Cajun and Creole flavor courtesy of Inman Square’s Tupelo. Guests can settle in for Southern hospitality and comfort food classics—think fried chicken, po’ boys and buttermilk biscuits— inspired by the cuisines of Virginia and Louisiana, then finish the meal with locally made desserts from Petsi Pies (the businesses share an owner) and Toscanini’s. RESTAURANT IN PORTER SQUARE
GIULIA
1682 MASS. AVE., (617) 441-2800 GIULIARESTAURANT.COM
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RESTAURANT IN HURON VILLAGE
HI-RISE BREAD COMPANY 208 CONCORD AVE., 617-876-8766 HI-RISEBREAD.COM
The original Hi-Rise location in Huron Village is a blissful carb heaven, bustling with breadmaking action. The sights, sounds and smells of the open-kitchen process make the cafe an ideal hangout for pane- and pastrylovers, who can dine off the robust menu or stop in for to-go dinner dishes, wine, liquor and beer (and a loaf or two, of course). Oleana photo by Emily Cassel. Season to Taste photo by Ren Fuller.
CATERING
SEASON TO TASTE
2447 MASS. AVE. (617) 826-9037 SEASONTOTASTECATERING.COM
Season to Taste chefs connect the farm to your table with locally focused catering services. A commitment to small, New England food purveyors is the throughline for each of their curated, client-specific menus—whether for a wedding or a more casual affair. The conscientious, seasonal plates are backed up by equally highquality hospitality service to complement your event or gathering.
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RESTAURANT IN HARVARD SQUARE
ALDEN & HARLOW
40 BRATTLE ST., (617) 864-2100 ALDENHARLOW.COM
RESTAURANT IN EAST CAMBRIDGE
RESTAURANT IN KENDALL SQUARE
LONE STAR TACO BAR
AREA FOUR
Tacos, tequila and Tecate are the recipe for success at Lone Star Taco Bar. Like its Allston sister, the East Cambridge restaurant is little in size but fierce in flavor. Housemade ingredients and artisanal products amp up the menu of Mexican street eats— including an array of $4 taco options—primed for pairing with margaritas, mezcal and cerveza.
Wood-fired rusticity meets industrial design at the original Area Four. The decor has all the sleek minimalism and open space you’d expect given the tech-y Kendall Square namesake neighborhood, while the fromscratch kitchen serves up smoky, savory pizzas made from the restaurant’s signature dough. Sides and mains cater to the “not pizza” crowd, while the attached cafe takes care of those in need of a java fix.
635 CAMBRIDGE ST., (857) 285-6179 LONESTAR-BOSTON.COM
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500 TECHNOLOGY SQ, (617) 758-4444 AREAFOUR.COM
Underground hit Alden & Harlow has become an indispensable part of the Harvard Square culinary fabric. Set below sidewalk level on Brattle Street, chef Michael Scelfo’s flagship spot features modern and well-balanced menus that elevate humble veggies and evolve with the seasons. Elegant, unique preparations and equally thought-out librations keep diners coming back to the hospitable and homey locale.
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MICHAEL SCELFO, ALDEN & HARLOW AND WAYPOINT And speaking of Scelfo (above)… ever since he ventured into chef-ownership with Alden & Harlow, the guy’s been racking up the accolades. The James Beard Award semifinalist recently added the seafaring Waypoint to his name and has a third Harvard Square concept on the way. If his first two restaurants are any indication, diners can expect surprising but approachable plates inspired by the best of the region and the season.
FOOD TRUCK
BON ME
(617) 989-9804, BONMETRUCK.COM
Bon Me came into being as part of a citywide food truck contest—and thank goodness for that. Since its 2010 inception, the Vietnamese-inspired eatery has grown to include a squad of trucks and a handful of brickand-mortar restaurants. Each iteration deals in delicious Asian interpretations—like soba noodle bowls and a riff on the banh mi sandwich that inspired the name. As a bonus, the team makes a point of accommodating dietary sensitivities so they can cater to the masses, wherever they may be.
Alden & Harlow photo courtesy of Alden & Harlow. State Park photo by Jess Benjamin.
COCKTAILS
PARK
59 JFK ST. , (617) 491-9851 PARKCAMBRIDGE.COM
Snag a stool at Park Cambridge for balanced libations courtesy of the bar team. Fresh juices and housemade syrups add to the creative list, including a rotating house punch. If you’re looking for something off the beaten path, you can always opt for the Tender’s Whim, letting one of the beverage gurus shake you up something exclusive based on your taste. BEER PROGRAM
CAMBRIDGE COMMON
1667 MASS. AVE., (617) 547-1228 CAMBRIDGECOMMONRESTAURANT.COM
Beer is the common denominator at Cambridge Common, with an array of options for both aficionados and casual sippers. The Mass. Ave. bar keeps the
lineup fresh with daily-changing draft lines, including nitro and cask options. And 30-plus taps means there’s a pint for every palate, from innovative craft beers to classic standbys.
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1 KENDALL SQ., (617) 494-1994 CAMBRIDGEBREWINGCOMPANY.COM
Cambridge Brewing Company has been keeping the city in suds for over 25 years, and they’re hardly slowing down. Head to the Kendall Square source for award-winning beers from the forwardthinking brewers (sakebeer, anyone?). A focus on sustainability extends to the kitchen, so you can pair your draught with seasonally appropriate bites and make a day (or night) of it.
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BAKERY
IT’S A TIE! PETSI PIES
31 PUTNAM AVE., (617) 499-0801 594 CAMBRIDGE ST., (617) 945-5278 PETSIPIES.COM
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FLOUR
114 MT. AUBURN ST. (617) 714-3205 40 ERIE ST. (617) 945-0322 190 MASS. AVE. (617) 225-2525 FLOURBAKERY.COM
The pie’s the limit at Petsi Pies. The Cambridge outposts of the Somerville cafe continue in the sweet (or savory) family tradition, with all manner of baked goods for noshing, plus soups, sandwiches and standout coffee. Meanwhile, chef Joanne Chang and the Flour bakery team urge their guests to “eat dessert first”—and with all sorts of sweets on hand, it’s easy to oblige. The line of bakery-cafes has inspired two cookbooks with its well-stocked pastry counters, which are always brimming with cookies, tarts and the famed sticky buns. VEGAN OR VEGETARIAN
LIFE ALIVE
765 MASS. AVE., (617) 354-5433 LIFEALIVE.COM
Feel-good food is the name of the game at Life Alive. The Mass. Ave. cafe forgoes meat, instead breathing new life into healthyeating staples. Hearty, warming bowls and flavor-packed wraps make it fun (and nutritious) to get your daily greens, while smoothies and fresh-squeezed juices offer fruity, liquid refreshment. KID-FRIENDLY DINING OLD FAVORITE
S&S DINER
1334 CAMBRIDGE ST., (617) 354-0777 SANDSRESTAURANT.COM
RESTAURANT IN NORTH CAMBRIDGE
TABLE AT SEASON TO TASTE 2447 MASS. AVE., (617) 871-9468 CAMBRIDGETABLE.COM
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Tucked away in North Cambridge, you’ll find an intimate prix fixe experience at The Table at Season to Taste. The cozy restaurant size affords every diner a view of the chefs at work as they plate multi-course dinners that wow from first to last. Book a table for carefully prepared plates sourced from local farmers and small purveyors, or grab a spot at the standingroom bar for a taste of what the chefs have in store.
S&S Diner is nearing on 100 years of restaurant service. The triedand-true Inman Square staple, owned by the Mitchell-Wheeler family, welcomes you and yours for traditional diner fare any time of day. Highlights include an on-site deli, expansive menu and cushy booths (great for kids!) during brunch, lunch or dinner. The Table at Season to Taste photo by Stephanie Cornell.
SWEET TOOTH SATISFIER
TOSCANINI’S
899 MAIN ST., (617) 491-5877 TOSCI.COM
The closest Cantabrigians can come to a real-life Wonka factory is Central Square’s Toscanini’s. Since 1981, the ice cream store has been churning up offbeat, original flavors, keeping the city cool scoop by scoop. Coffee and pastries are available, too, but it’s the one-ofa-kind frozen treats that are the specialty, all year round. CHEAP EATS, LATE NIGHT HAUNT
CHARLIE’S KITCHEN 10 ELIOT ST., (617) 492-9646 CHARLIESKITCHEN.COM
TAKEOUT
PUNJABI DHABA
225 HAMPSHIRE ST. (617) 547-8272 PUNJABIDHABA.CO
Bold flavors and great prices are the currency at family-owned Punjabi Dhaba. The father-son duo behind India Pavilion serve up tastes of Punjab at the Inman Square eatery, modeled after roadside Indian restaurants. Their authentic dishes have been pleasing the takeaway crowd since 1998, and they’re now available until 11:30 p.m. every night for after-hours hunger.
COFFEE SHOP OR CAFE
1369 COFFEEHOUSE
1369 CAMBRIDGE ST., (617) 576-1369 757 MASS. AVE., (617) 576-4600 1369COFFEEHOUSE.COM
BRUNCH
HENRIETTA’S TABLE 1 BENNETT ST., (617) 661-5005 HENRIETTASTABLE.COM
What makes 1369 Coffeehouse so buzzworthy? It’s the premium caffeine fix to be sure—with topnotch coffees and teas on offer— but it’s also the indie coffeeshop atmosphere that makes the Inman Square and Central Square locations important additions to their neighborhoods, ideal for convivial meet-ups or solo sipping and laptop time.
Brunch is serious business at Henrietta’s Table. Saturdays have prix fixe and a la carte menus, while Sundays see the Charles Hotel restaurant’s famed buffet offerings, with everything from omelettes to oysters. The breakfast-y plates and lunch fare at Sunday brunch are all-youcan-eat, making Harvard Square the mid-morning destination for a hunger fix.
BUTCHER
BREAKFAST
92 KIRKLAND ST., (617) 576-6328 SAVENORSMARKET.COM
1 KENDALL SQ., (617) 621-1200 THEFRIENDLYTOAST.COM
SAVENOR’S
Savenor’s has a long history (more than 75 years) of delivering high-quality cuts and customer service. Famously frequented by Julia Child, the Inman Square butcher provides a nose-to-tail experience, doling out preparation tips and meat know-how alongside whole animal butchery for at-home cooks and established chefs.
THE FRIENDLY TOAST Have a little kitsch with your coffee at The Friendly Toast. Retro vibes abound at the funky and fun Kendall Square restaurant, which is decked out with throwback decor. The menu is bursting with savory and sweet brunch plates—like waffles, Benny’s and then some—plus eclectic and appetizing dinner dishes like burgers and enchiladas that make the homey spot so, well, friendly.
Punjabi Dhaba and Clover photos by Jess Banjamin. Morgan Carney photo by Adrianne Mathiowetz.
Hanging around Harvard Square after dark? Charlie’s Kitchen has you covered. The longtime favorite has two bars (three, if the outdoor beer garden is open) serving an extensive menu of evenly priced plates into the wee hours. Groove to the jukebox tunes upstairs or take in the diner-style ambiance downstairs with a beer and burger in hand. BARISTA
RACHEL SCHACHTER, DARWIN’S
warm wood accents make for a sophisticated atmosphere while secluded booths and two-tops give duos an intimate spot to stoke the romance over plates from the New American menu and cocktails from the bar. BARTENDER
MORGAN CARNEY, GRAFTON STREET
1230 MASS. AVE., (617) 497-0400 GRAFTONSTREETCAMBRIDGE.COM
Cambridge native Morgan Carney has been with the Grafton Street team for 14 years and has seen the Harvard Square area grow and change from his post behind the bar. The bar manager and general manager crafts a hospitality experience for the restaurant’s diverse clientele— “from famous scholars, actors and athletes to locals and construction workers”—with unique cocktail creations (try his whiskey-brewed Irish Cold Brew) and a genuine passion for tending bar.
1629 CAMBRIDGE ST., (617) 491-2999, DARWINSLTD.COM
Darwin’s and Boston go hand-inhand for Rachel Schachter, who has worked at the coffee shop for as long as she’s lived in the city. Her favorite part of keeping Cambridge well-caffeinated? Making great drinks for great patrons. “Our regulars are true locals and are invested in the community, which includes not only the store but each of us as people,” says the barista. Her other piece of wisdom? Add a little lavender syrup to your mocha order—that’s a tip she picked up from one of the many loyal Darwin’s customers. DATE NIGHT SPOT
TEMPLE BAR
1688 MASSACHUSETTS AVE., (617) 547-5055, TEMPLEBARCAMBRIDGE.COM
Whether it’s the first date or the fifteenth, couples can get cozy at Temple Bar. Dark leather and
ECO-FRIENDLY BUSINESS
CLOVER
5 CAMBRIDGE CTR. 496 MASS. AVE. 1075 CAMBRIDGE ST. 1326 MASS. AVE. CLOVERFOODLAB.COM
Quick, tasty and healthy? Clover Food Lab’s mission to change the fast-casual landscape is well underway in Cambridge with a slew of locations dedicated to sustainably sourced vegetarian dishes available in minutes. The team continually strives to improve speed and taste without sacrificing their commitment to fresh, clean, organically leaning ingredients and good-for-the-earth practices like compostable goods. CONTINUED ON PAGE 32 scoutcambridge.com September | October 2017 29
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Eater’s editor on where to find some of the most delicious dishes in Cambridge.
You know her as the editor of Eater Boston, where she’s constantly scouring the city for breaking food news and tracking down the very best bites. But Rachel Leah Blumenthal is also a Camberville resident, which means she’s especially attuned to the current can’t-miss dining experiences north of the Charles. We asked Rachel to round up some of her favorites for us here. Hope you’re hungry! WOR DS AN D PHOT OS B Y R ACHE L L E AH B L U M E NT H AL | I L L U S T R AT I O N B Y C H E L S E A ZO NA
An oldie but a goodie, the baked Alaska at Oleana is a showstopper every time. Scared away by the lack of available reservations? More often than not, you can waltz right in and snag a bar seat with little to no wait. The full menu is available at the bar, but it’s also the perfect opportunity to simply enjoy a cocktail and a dessert. (Maybe two cocktails and two desserts...) Café du Pays—the new restaurant from the team behind Hungry Mother that’s located in the former Hungry Mother space—is probably the only place in town to get French-Canadian food, aside from Boston’s ubiquitous attempts at poutine. Share the half duck (complete with smoked leg), and, sure, throw in an order of poutine as well.
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Hidden in a subterranean space in the heart of Harvard Square, Night Market offers one of the most affordable tasting menus in town. Thirty bucks per person gets you six courses that showcase the most popular dishes on the menu, such as the curry carnitas tacos, dan dan noodles and shaky shaky beef (pictured here). For $40 a person, there’s an omakase-style menu available, where the chef gets extra creative and serves up a variety of special seasonal items. Pammy’s, a new addition to the strip of Mass. Ave. between Harvard and Central Squares, is going to quickly amass a lot of neighborhood regulars; it just has that perfect cozy vibe to it. (Come winter, the crackling fireplace won’t hurt.) Don’t miss the pasta, especially the lumache with Bolognese sauce and—surprise!— gochujang, a Korean chili paste. It’s an unexpected but successful combination.
I was devastated when one of my longtime favorite restaurants, East Coast Grill, closed in early 2016. So imagine my delight (there may have been screams of joy) when the team behind Somerville’s Highland Kitchen, one of my other favorites, reopened ECG a year later. The food, the cocktails, the vibe—all the best parts of both restaurants are present at the reborn ECG. Pictured here: dan dan noodles. But eat anything, and drink everything. The edge of Central Square nearest MIT has been exploding with wonderful new restaurants lately, including Pagu, which draws inspiration from Japan and Spain. Lots of must-eats on the menu, including the resurrected Guchi’s midnight ramen (remember that pop-up series from a few years back?) and the irresistible bao (pictured here)—braised pork belly with peanuts and pickled cucumbers or fried oysters on a squid ink bun with “norioli,” shiso and purple cabbage. Get both.
The Automatic is just plain fun. Owned by Cambridge food and beverage royalty Chris Schlesinger and Dave Cagle, this is the place to get drinks that make you happy, even if those drinks are a little bit silly, like a frozen mudslide or a frozen blue margarita. The menu dresses up comfort food with some adventurous ingredients (often spicy). Try the hot, crispy freaky fries, served with marrow, parmesan and “meat debris.” Fairly new to Inman Square, Moona is serving up gorgeous Eastern Mediterranean small plates in an intimate space that’s perfect for a romantic night out. Don’t miss the chicken bastilla—chicken wrapped up in flaky phyllo with nuts and orange blossom.
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HAIR COLOR
MIRANDA MILLS, SALON MICHAEL DOMENIC 1246 CAMBRIDGE ST. #1, (617) 492-2000 SALONMICHAELDOMENIC.COM
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Salon Michael Domenic only opened in 2015, and it’s already a standout thanks to its superlative staff. Sit down in Miranda’s chair, sip a cappuccino and let the gifted custom color technician work her magic on your locks— then get ready to show off your new look with a #transformationtuesday selfie that’ll get more likes than you’ve ever gotten before.
Sound Bites photo by Jess Benjamin. Winter Hill Brewing Company photo by Mary Schwalm.
wonder they’ve been around for more than 30 years!)
MANICURE
WET PAINT NAIL SPA
145 HURON AVE. (617) 868-0620 WETPAINTNAILSPA.COM
Not only are the mani-pedis here a blissful experience, but they’re made to last, weathering gardening, crafts, cooking, laundry—you name it. The only problem with Wet Paint? It’s so beloved, you might have trouble getting an appointment. MASSAGE WELLNESS SERVICE
INMAN OASIS
243 HAMPSHIRE ST., (617) 491-0176 INMANOASIS.COM
If we gave out an award for “most accurately named business,” Inman Oasis would take that one home, too. This place genuinely is an oasis in Inman Square, a top-tier spa experience from the massages to the hot tubs. We recommend indulging in a private soak, which will have your troubles melting away. HAIRCUT
KAYLA, SALON LUNA
BEAUTY CARE FACIAL
AESTHETICARE DAY SPA
Best Gift Shop
310 CAMBRIDGE ST., (617) 661-1113, AESTHETICAREDAYSPA.COM
If you want to look your best, you need to go to the best. That’s Aestheticare! In their recently renovated, full-service spa, you’ll get expertly arched brows (seriously, they have 3D eyebrow sculpting) and permanent makeup work that’s some of the best in Greater Boston—not just Cambridge. With facials, scrubs and more, it’s a self-care experience that’ll have you looking and feeling refreshed. BARBERSHOP
416 Highland Ave 617-623-3330 www.magpie-store.com
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CHARLIE’S BARBERSHOP 1794 MASS. AVE., (617) 876-1116 CHARLIESBARBERSHOPCAM.COM
Fire fades, a hot shave—and you’ll never wait much more than 10 minutes for a walk-in. This old-school crew brings their A-game with every cut.
95 Elm St, Somerville 617-764-4110 www.magpiekids.com
1878 MASS. AVE., (617) 492-7792 SALONLUNA.COM
Porter Square’s Salon Luna is lucky to have Kayla—and so are we. Effortless, side-swept bangs you’re after? Or perhaps the heat has you considering a supershort pixie cut? Whenever it’s time to update your look, she’s your gal. HAIR SALON
JUDY JETSON
1765 MASS. AVE., (617) 354-2628 JUDYJETSON.COM
Whether it’s an avant-garde undercut, an on-trend balayage or just about anything in between, the super stylists at Judy Jetson do it all. Face-flattering cuts, eye-catching color—it’s all done with expert care in a fun salon with hilarious staffers. (No
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HEALTHWORKS
35 WHITE ST., (617) 497-4454 HEALTHWORKSFITNESS.COM
Healthworks really does have the works: two group fitness studios, incredible personal trainers, top-of-the-line equipment, a cycling studio—and a locker room that’s practically a spa, with its eucalyptus steam room, sauna and whirlpool. All that and nutrition counseling and massages? Sign us up.
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YOGA STUDIO
O2 YOGA
1001 MASS. AVE., (617) 491-0002 O2YOGA.COM
MOVING COMPANY
GENTLE GIANT
29 HARDING ST., SOMERVILLE (617) 661-3333 GENTLEGIANT.COM Be honest: do you really want to do the whole U-Haul thing again? That’s what we thought. Sit back, relax and let this locally owned company take all the stress out of your move. Gentle Giant’s awardwinning team will help you make the trek from Harvard to Huron, or beyond—like, cross-country beyond—quickly, safely and competently.
It’s no stretch to say that O2 Yoga is the area’s most beloved studio. The classes are fun, the movements are fluid and the instructors are phenomenal when it comes to flow. Plus, the motto—“Up dogs, down dogs, no dogma,”—is more than just a clever turn of phrase. At O2, both the people taking classes and the ones leading them are passionate and excited about their practice. (And there’s even a vegan cafe in the front!) PRESCHOOL OR DAYCARE
ROCK AND ROLL DAYCARE 535 CAMBRIDGE ST., (857) 259-5211 166 PROSPECT ST., (857) 999-2003 ROCKANDROLLDAYCARE.COM
Got a little Lennon on your hands? Send ’em off to Rock and Roll Daycare, where they’ll drum and strum the day away with a positively lovely group
of staff members and return to your care singing, dancing and feeling like a star. FLORIST
BRATTLE STREET FLORIST 31 BRATTLE ST., (617) 876-9839 BRATTLESQUAREFLORIST.COM
Step inside this eternal Harvard Square oasis—okay, maybe not
eternal, but they have been in the botany biz since 1917—and you’ll find the fresh-cut floral arrangements or budding houseplant of your dreams. Even a notoriously brown-thumbed editor who shall go unnamed found a bonsai here back in the winter that she’s kept thriving thanks to this team of plant lovers.
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PINNEY DESIGNS
290 CONCORD AVE. (617) 500-0147 PINNEYDESIGNS.COM
Ever stepped inside the effortlessly chic Syd + Sam in Observatory Hill? Then you’re already familiar with Emily Pinney; she owns the impeccably curated shop and brings the same eye for design to her firm, whether she’s laying out luxury high rises in Boston or NYC or catering to high-end properties along Nantucket.
PET GROOMING
come back to find Fido looking and smelling his best.
489 CONCORD AVE., (617) 864-9274 LAUNDROMUTT.COM
DOG WALKING
Okay, yes, we admit it: we love Laundromutt from its punny name alone. But it’s so much more than that—a place where you can take advantage of the self-serve dog wash or drop your pup off for a quick bath. It takes less than an hour for their phenomenal staff to do the dirty work for you, so you can run some errands and
(781) 396-4348 HAPPYTAILSPETSVCS.COM
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HAPPY TAILS
You know those “wag more, bark less” bumper stickers? Sure, they’re cute (and applicable to humans), but that could also very much be the motto at Happy Tails, where your canine pal will stretch their legs with a caring walker who really loves them during every stroll around town.
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CAMBRIDGE SAVINGS BANK
ARCHITECT OR A RCHITECTURE FIRM
CAMBRIDGESAVINGS.COM
PRELLWITZ CHILINSKI ASSOCIATES (PCA)
CSB isn’t just a bank; it’s a beloved community partner that encourages its employees to volunteer their time to local nonprofits (seriously, they get paid time off to do so) and contributes to scholarships and grants for local students and organizations. Don’t you want to invest with a bank that’s equally invested in your neighborhood?
With a list of local clients that includes Felipe’s, Flat Patties and Ryles Jazz Club, plus clients like Northeastern University, which has repeatedly turned to them in designing modern, envelope-pushing buildings, this Cambridge-based firm continually wows when it
221 HAMPSHIRE ST., (617) 547-8120 PRELLWITZCHILINSKI.COM
Pinney Designs photo by Ben Gebo.
comes to the innovative and the creative.
DENTIST
JUNIOR’S AUTOMOTIVE
DR. JOHN CHANG, DENTAL RESTORATIVE GROUP @ CAMBRIDGE
Weird clunking noise? Need some air in those tires? Just out of gas? Junior’s is a place where you can get a speedy inspection or find all the info on what your poor vehicle is going through, all with the promise of a quick turnaround and top-tier service.
“One of the most heartening healthcare experiences I have ever had.” “Great first-time visit.” “I felt so taken care of. I never feel that way.” “I can’t believe how easy you made it to get a beautiful smile.” The reviews are in: John Chang is the Cambridge dentist you want fixing those teeth.
MECHANIC
1725 MASS. AVE., (617) 441-2882
2335 MASS. AVE., (617) 492-5081 DENTALRESTORATIVEGROUP.COM
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SPINDLER CONFECTIONS
2257 MASS. AVE. (617) 714-4871, SPINDLERCONFECTIONS.COM
POST-WORK HANGOUT
THE AUTOMATIC
50 HAMPSHIRE ST. (617) 714-5226, THEAUTOMATICBAR.COM
A Kendall Square newcomer, the Automatic has quickly become our go-to spot for unwinding after hours. The cocktails rule, the prices are great ($3 Narragansett drafts? Those are Allston rates!) and the vibe is just right, with records spinning on the turntable and shareable, snackable plates on your table.
(617) 714-3693, BISQCAMBRIDGE.COM
Looking for a night out that’s unlike any other night out? Stop looking and make a reservation for one of BISQ’s whole animal dinners. With whole roast suckling pig, fish, duck, lamb or chicken, plus another three courses prepared by chef Alex Saenz (in case you were worried you’d leave hungry 38 September | October 2017 scoutcambridge.com
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906 MASS. AVE. (617) 864-5301, MASSAVEDINER.COM
after eating a whole roasted animal off the bone), it’s a one-of-a-kind shared experience with friends. NEIGHBORHOOD NOSH
BURGER
2263 MASS. AVE. (617) 682-7295, URBANHEARTH.NET
40 BRATTLE ST. (617) 864-2100, ALDENHARLOW.COM
1105 MASS. AVE. (617) 492-0434, CAFESUSHICAMBRIDGE.COM
It’s the worst-kept secret in Cambridge, but the “secret burger” at Alden & Harlow is mega-limited; less than 50 of these smoky, beautiful burgs are available each night. And even if chef Michael Scelfo once joked to Boston Magazine, “Every time I put together one of our burgers I swear it looks like a Big Mac without the extra bun,” there’s nothing fast-food-like about this bad boy, from the Creekstone brisket, short rib and beef plate patty to the aged
That ecstatic scream you heard back in August? That was our staff, totally losing it over the news that, for the first time in its 30-year history, the best sushi place anywhere in Greater Boston would begin offering delivery. Yes, you can get Cafe Sushi straight to your door while wearing pajamas, though we’re still more than happy to roll out and meet you at this Central Square gem any time you want some sashimi. What’s that? Right now? Sure!
URBAN HEARTH
Urban Hearth—our favorite little neighborhood-cafe-by-day, supperclub-by-night operation—is top-tobottom charming. But one of our favorite delights is the “Nosh” menu: handcrafted, pint-sized bites that are packed with flavor and pair perfectly with a glass of wine. You can even order a “nosh box” and get yours to go; they make for a pretty pleasant picnic.
NOCA PROVISIONS WHOLE ANIMAL DINNERS, BISQ
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We first fell for Jeremy Spindler’s sinfully good caramels and clusters when he was making them out of his Somerville kitchen and selling them at area farmers markets. Today, no trip to North Cambridge is complete without a visit to his shop. The nut brittles, the chocolates, anything with sea salt—they’re all incredible, especially when paired with one of Spindler’s root beer floats.
EGGS
SPECIAL OCCASION EXPERIENCE
Cabot cheddar crisp to the bread-andbutter pickles (a recipe from Scelfo’s grandmother).
ALDEN & HARLOW
This little spot has everything we love in a diner: it’s cute, it’s cozy, it’s quick, it’s cheap. But it’s no greasy spoon—the food is delicious, fresh and not drenched in oil in a way that makes you feel like you need a three-hour nap after. Plus: the staff is one of the friendliest anywhere (and the craft beer selection is pretty good to boot). SUSHI
CAFE SUSHI
156 RINDGE AVE. (617) 902-0764, NOCAPROVISIONS.COM
We were gonna shout out NOCA Provisions for having the best breakfast toasts—seriously, avocado, jack cheese, pepper jelly and chorizo on that house-made sourdough is too good. But then, avocado toast became a millennial meme thanks to that millionaire claiming young people can’t afford homes because they buy too much of it. So instead, let us suggest NOCA’s tasty, spicy green eggs, a wonderful combination of green chili, black beans and queso The Automatic photo by Creative Katz. BISQ photo by Nicolle Renick. Cafe Sushi photo by Aliza Eliazarov for StarChefs.
TATTOO OR PIERCING STUDIO
PINO BROTHERS 1100 CAMBRIDGE ST. (617) 250-9903 PINOBROSINK.COM
DOCTOR
DR. LINDA POWERS, MOUNT AUBURN HOSPITAL
330 MT. AUBURN ST., (617) 499-5055 MOUNTAUBURNHOSPITAL.ORG
“Yes, I am actually writing a review about my PCP. She is that great.” So proclaims one of Dr. Linda Powers’ patients, adding that this is a doc who will skip lunch to see you and really wants you to be well. We get it: finding a PCP is hard. But Linda Powers has the power to make you not dread a visit to the doc. Photos by Jess Benjamin.
This expansive Inman Square shop—seriously, it even has an annex—is home to an absolutely stacked roster of local talent. Traditional black and grey, color-splashed Disney princesses... whatever it is, rest assured this team of tattoo artists will knock it all the way outta the park.
REAL ESTATE AGENCY
COMPASS REAL ESTATE 126 NEWBURY STREET, 5TH FLOOR, BOSTON, 617.206.3333 COMPASS.COM/AGENTS/BOSTON
Compass only opened its Boston office about two years ago, but the proof is in the progress for this Manhattan-based firm, which debuted in 2013 and now has 30 offices in 10 major metropolitan areas throughout the U.S. With a combo of top tech and local know-how, their agents will set you up with a home you just love.
COMMUNITY CLASSES
CAMBRIDGE CENTER FOR ADULT EDUCATION 42 BRATTLE ST. (617) 547-6789, CCAE.COM
It’s only fitting that the CCAE shares the square with Harvard University—it, too, is a top-tier place to learn and grow as a person. Here, small classes in everything from beer to glassblowing are taught by knowledgeable instructors in a noncompetitive setting designed to help you succeed. scoutcambridge.com September | October 2017 39
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oday, whether it’s cruising city streets or parked in Green Rose Heritage Park, the van is a swirl of psychedelic colors— greens, purples, blues, oranges. Pulsing pink hearts and geometric patterns dance along the side panels; splashy, graffiti-style letters, painted in reddish hues that recall a fiery sunset, read “Port Art” and “CAC.” In the rear window, there’s a decal: “Fresh art, delivered to your door!” In its former life, Vincent Van 40 September | October 2017 scoutcambridge.com
Go was a humble food truck. Not the case after the Community Art Center of Cambridge got its hands on it. “It’s been quite a process to get it to where it is now, looking so pretty,” laughs CAC community programs director Amanda McGarrity, who trekked to upstate New York earlier this summer to pick up the vehicle. Why make a mobile masterpiece like this? Glad you asked. Laura Chadwell, CAC’s events and marketing manager, says that
M E E T “ V I NC E NT VA N GO , ” A M U LT I C O L O R E D , M U LT I P U R P O SE M A C H I N E B R I NGI NG A RT, M U SI C A ND H E A L I NG T O T H E ST R E E T S O F C A M B R I D G E .
the idea for the van was inspired by Boston-based artist Cedric Douglas’s Up Truck, a mobile “creative lab” named for Uphams Corner in Dorchester. Douglas’s project was meant to connect with neighbors and collect community feedback, encouraging residents to engage in the arts while developing a permanent installation for the corner. As it turns out, the CAC’s Home Port Public Art Project
has many of those same goals. Chadwell explains that through pop-up events and public art, the organization is working to strengthen community ties and collect stories from the people who call Cambridgeport their home. (“That’s what we named it that,” she adds, “as a nod to the Port, but also acknowledging that this is a place where a lot of people live, a place that people come back to. It’s very residential.”) When the multi-year initiative launched in 2016, it did so with three projects in mind: a fashion brand for the Port neighborhood, a community gateway kiosk with information about the area, and finally, some sort of art trailer that could travel throughout the Port, promoting creativity. That’s where Vincent comes in. The former food truck, furnished with shelving units and adorned with a piece that was designed by local artist Liz LaManche and painted by graffiti artist Andrew Schill and CAC teens, was purchased with the help of funding from the city and local businesses. Recently, the project also received a National Endowment for the Arts grant. The clothing brand, complete with a Port-specific logo designed by CAC students and residents, is also off the ground. “They took their ideas and their design to different workshops in the
community, different places, different events, to really get community input on the design itself, to make sure that whatever was chosen was going to really represent the community and the members of the neighborhood,” McGarrity says. It’s been printed on snapbacks and tees, and stickers and hoodies are in the works. You can get the merch online in exchange for a donation, but the CAC is also selling it out of the truck, which you’ll often find parked at events throughout the Port and Kendall Square. And while you’re at it, teens will happily give you a tour—inside, it looks like an art studio, with a workspace, shelving for apparel, tons of art supplies and a lounge chair. “It’s really dope,” laughs McGarrity. All of this is aligned with the philosophy of “radical healing” popularized by author and activist Shawn Ginwright. The idea is that with culture, activism, relationships, meaning and achievement (CARMA) social activists and youth workers can build equality and community integrity, and help heal a neighborhood from negative events. “Obviously, this summer, we were really focused on … your vision of the world, and how we can talk about that in a local setting and in a global setting as well,” McGarrity explains. The truck, the clothing brand—they’re more than a set of wheels or a cotton tee, they’re a platform for kids to speak their mind and identify issues they want to change, and to give them the tools with which to do that. “They really felt empowered,” McGarrity adds. “Not just by the project, but by the actual concept—that this is our truck. It’s all of their ideas.”
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y the numbers alone, Innercity Weightlifting (ICW) has been doing pretty well since making its Kendall Square debut. Founder and CEO Jon Feinman anticipated there would be plenty of gains—both fitness and finance-wise—when he expanded to another location beyond the small, five-year-old flagship in Dorchester back in 2015, but the numbers are nonetheless striking.
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“Our revenue has doubled in two years,” Feinman says proudly, “and our income has grown by over 1,000 percent.” ICW has grown on the programming side, too, and now offers corporate training packages, a summer outdoor workout series and other special events. The spacious Kendall Square facilities are full of energy, bright light and brandnew showers and equipment. Shiny new features aside,
ICW is a bit different from the boutique gyms that are popping up around town. For one, it’s a nonprofit; for another, it offers personal training sessions at the low, low price of $25. There’s also the fact that the location is kept a secret. But what’s really special is that the gym’s trainers are primarily young men from areas of the city most traumatized from violence. The mission of ICW is nuanced. The staff talks about
decreasing the recidivism rate in the city, but their goal, first and foremost, is to instill hope in young people born into neighborhoods with violence and poverty. ICW, Feinman says, helps trainers by giving them a form of secure employment. It also builds social networks and safety nets—two things many people don’t realize they have to lean on in ways others do not—and creates a perception shift.
Over the last two years, many of the student trainers have built lasting relationships with clients in the Cambridge and Dorchester communities. Consequently, ICW’s growth—while undoubtedly great on paper—has a pointed impact. More income for the trainers can translate to a very different lifestyle and outlook. “We have guys who can afford rent,” Feinman says. “We have guys who can go on a vacation now.” Vacation, which may seem like a ritual to some families, is an integral step up for those who have persevered through poverty. For the first 20 years of their lives, many of the student trainers at ICW haven’t felt security or considered the future in a way that those who are able to take a trip or confidently pay rent have. “If I had to worry about rent when I was younger instead of focusing on school, I would have made different decisions,” Feinman explains. Providing financial mobility and social connections, therefore, has a deeper impact than just purchasing power. It provides an emotional shift that influences what students are able to focus on and prioritize. ICW’s success is unfolding in a time where race and immigration issues are weighing heavily on the public discourse and in many people’s minds. “While we saw the shock in our clients’ and staff ’s faces [after the election], this is also what we’ve
always known,” Feinman says. Most of ICW’s student trainers are Black and Latino. “Racism didn’t start with Donald Trump. The saddest part is that this is how it’s always been, but now it’s upfront and in our faces.” “Police brutality didn’t begin in 2007 with the invention of the iPhone … There have been multiple times I’ve been pulled over while parked in a parking lot and the only people in the car ID’d are student trainers,” adds Feinman, who is white. But the success of the Kendall Square gym—where the target clientele might make upwards of six figures—brings a source of hope while reaffirming a critical piece of the social networking mission of ICW. Feinman recounts multiple relationships between clients and student trainers who have become a part of each other’s lives outside of the gym. He thinks that if more people could connect across race and socioeconomic lines, that the systemic issues that perpetuate racism and inequality might start to melt away. While it can feel daunting, thinking about ways to dismantle a system that encourages people to see each other in silos, Feinman is optimistic. He gets to see a microcosm of that change at ICW. “Despite how society has labeled our students as ‘the problem,’ our clients get to see that these student trainers are not thugs or gang members or criminals, but heroes,” he says.
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SEPTEMBER 16
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PARKING DAY 8 a.m.–6 p.m., Free Citywide, Cambridge What if a parking spot… wasn’t a parking spot? Find out with PARKing day, which finds hundreds of spaces throughout the city transformed into separated bike lanes, mini parks, art installations and just about anything else you can imagine.
LADIESCON 2017 12 p.m.–5 p.m., Free Arts at the Armory, 191 Highland Ave., Somerville Not all heroes wear capes—take the Ladies of Comicazi, for example, who are bringing back LadiesCon for the second year. Come check out a panel, buy a book and support local artists and illustrators at this inclusive afternoon of fun.
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WHAT THE FLUFF? FESTIVAL 3–7 p.m., Free Union Square, Somerville This year marks the 100th birthday of Fluff, the sticky sweet Union Square creation that might just be Somerville’s most famous export, so you know the sugary shenanigans are going to be even wilder this year.
SEPTEMBER 26
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FOODIE CRAWL 6–11 p.m., $5–$37 Broadway, Somerville Every year, the East Somerville Main Streets Foodie Crawl gives you the opportunity to sample flavors from around the neighborhood—and the globe!—in just one night. Take a stroll along Broadway and chow down on delightful dishes from Ethiopia, El Salvador, Italy and beyond.
SEPTEMBER 20-23
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BOSTON COMEDY FESTIVAL $100–$250 Somerville If laughter is the best medicine, we’re all about to be in very good health: the funniest folks around descend upon Somerville in September for the Boston Comedy Festival. Catch standup sets at the Rockwell, the Burren and the Somerville Theatre, and get ready to giggle.
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70MM AND WIDESCREEN FILM FESTIVAL Somerville Theatre, 55 Davis Sq., Somerville Our humble little town of Somerville continues establishing itself as one of the world’s premier cities for vintage film with events like the 70mm and Widescreen Film Festival. After a successful inaugural run in 2016, the festival returns this year with an incredible lineup that includes Top Gun, Wonder Woman and The Agony and the Ecstasy.
SEPTEMBER 24 AND OCTOBER 29 | SHOPPING
CENTRAL FLEA 11 a.m., Free 95 Prospect St., Cambridge Dozens of area artists and vintage vendors, 10 food trucks, live music and graffiti art—there’s something for everyone at the Central Flea. The market’s June debut was so successful that four more installments were added.
SEPTEMBER 28–30
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BOSTON FUZZSTIVAL $15 a day, $30 for a three-day pass Halfsour. Ovlov. Dirty Dishes. Gravel. Kal Marks. Dent. The Kominas. Ava Luna. Could Illegally Blind have booked a more perfect collection of local bands for the fifth-annual Fuzzstival? (That’s not even close to all of them!) With shows at the Cambridge Elks Lodge, ONCE Somerville and the Somerville ARTFarm.
OCTOBER 6–8
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HONK! FESTIVAL Free Davis and Porter Squares A progressive parade like no other, Honk! brings the brass in a big way, welcoming bands from all over the world to the city for a three-day music and social justice celebration. Just try not to dance through the streets during Sunday’s parade along Mass. Ave.
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Sol Y Canto perform in the Cambridge Arts Summer In Red Yarn Theater kicks off the Summer In The City series with a The City series at Cambridge’s Amigos School on July 27. July 6 performance at Magazine Beach.
Teens from the Public Art Youth Council present “Let Go, Hold On, Live Now,” a living museum with spoken-word poetry, performance art, photo exhibitions and interactive pieces at Sennot Park in August.
On August 11, poet Molly Lynn Watt (left, in red shirt) and Cambridge Arts Council director of public art Lillian Hsu watch as Watt’s poem is Dancers cut a rug at July’s Salsa Squared outdoor dance party in pressed into concrete as part of the Sidewalk Poetry project. Harvard Square. Photo by Anandavalli Thiagarajan. 46 September | October 2017 scoutcambridge.com
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