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Book Ends in Winchester, Mass. Photo by Aashna Miharia. Copyright 2024 Aashna Miharia.
AASHNA MIHARIA

BOSTON-AREA BOOKSTORES TAKE ON AMAZON

Despite the saturation of competitive indie bookstores in and around the Mass. capital, many are forming alliances and fostering community to keep the local literary culture alive

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AASHNA MIHARIA September 5, 2024
SHIRA LAUCHAROEN

BUSINESS PROFILE: Q’S NUTS

A family owned business that produces sweet and savory flavored nuts (Somerville Wire) – At farmers’ markets around Boston and at their Somerville shop, you can pick up roasted nuts, made with quality and care, from Q’s Nuts. Made in small batches, the handcrafted treats come in a variety of

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SHIRA LAUCHAROEN March 29, 2022
SHIRA LAUCHAROEN

BUSINESS PROFILE: MAHALAB BAKERY

“Artisanal Mediterranean products with a twist” (Somerville Wire) – Focaccia, pita, and savory pies abound at this Somerville business, where new tastes are introduced to the American palette. Ayham Haddad came from Jordan in 2012 and has been sharing his passion for baking since then, through the creation of his

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SHIRA LAUCHAROEN March 15, 2022
SHIRA LAUCHAROEN

SOMERVILLE WIRE: FEBRUARY 22, 2022 WEEKLY ROUNDUP

Support local businesses, a plan for more inclusive City boards and commissions, and bicycle network planning workshops Articles SOMERVILLE YMCA CONTEMPLATES FUTURE IN NEW BUILDING The search for a new facility is on BUSINESS PROFILE: KOSHARI MAMA The restaurant brings the flavors of Egypt to Somerville Avenue Shorts Local business

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SHIRA LAUCHAROEN February 22, 2022
SHIRA LAUCHAROEN

BUSINESS PROFILE: KOSHARI MAMA

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

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SHIRA LAUCHAROEN February 22, 2022
SHIRA LAUCHAROEN

SOMERVILLE WIRE: FEBRUARY 1, 2022 WEEKLY ROUNDUP

“Church and State, Somerville/Cambridge Line, 2/1/22” by Jason Pramas. Copyright 2022 Jason Pramas. Used with permission. A local bar returns, the Sidewalk Snow Clearing Pilot, and the Brickbottom Vision Plan Draft Articles ADDRESSING WAGE THEFT IN SOMERVILLE How can we continue to combat this persistent problem? ARTIST PROFILE: AROUND HEAR

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SHIRA LAUCHAROEN February 1, 2022
SHIRA LAUCHAROEN

SOMERVILLE WIRE: JANUARY 25, 2022 WEEKLY ROUNDUP

An honoring of outgoing city councilors, a Gilman Square public art search, and a Somerville Museum exhibit on chocolate Articles HOW DO WE KEEP ARTISTS IN SOMERVILLE? The City held a discussion of the Somerville Arts Space Risk Assessment BUSINESS PROFILE: RAZORS BARBERSHOP & SHAVE CO. Stop by Highland Avenue,

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SHIRA LAUCHAROEN January 25, 2022
SHIRA LAUCHAROEN

BUSINESS PROFILE: RAZORS BARBERSHOP & SHAVE CO.

Stop by Highland Avenue, when you need a trim (Somerville Wire) – Razors Barbershop is more than a place to get a haircut.  A place of community, the shop is family owned and can give you an updated look or something more classic.  Recently, Razors partnered with Capito Coffee to

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SHIRA LAUCHAROEN January 25, 2022
SHIRA LAUCHAROEN

BUSINESS PROFILE: WAIKIKI

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

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SHIRA LAUCHAROEN January 11, 2022
SHIRA LAUCHAROEN

BUSINESS PROFILE: DOÑA ESTELA

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

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SHIRA LAUCHAROEN January 4, 2022
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