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Will The Boston/Cambridge Michelin Guide Hurt Local Restaurant Workers And Diners Alike?

And will a bunch of newly-minted destination dining joints boost that local economy as a whole or just line the pockets of a few hospitality industry titans … and, of course, Michelin?

JASON PRAMAS May 29, 2025

A meal at Taqueria Jalisco. Photo by Sofia Waldron.

EATS: TAQUERIA JALISCO

“A cozy atmosphere envelops the restaurant, fostering an experience fit for not just a customer but a member of their family”

SOPHIA WALDRON April 26, 2024

Authentic Peruvian cuisine at Rincon Limeño. Photo by Sophia Waldron. Copyright 2024 Sophia Waldron.

EATS: RINCON LIMEÑO

“Though finding Peruvian dishes can be challenging (in Boston), it is not impossible”

SOPHIA WALDRON March 29, 2024

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

ANOTHER SEASON OF OUTDOOR DINING BEGINS

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

LINDA PINKOW May 3, 2022

SOMERVILLE WIRE: MARCH 1, 2022 WEEKLY ROUNDUP

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

SHIRA LAUCHAROEN March 1, 2022

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

SHIRA LAUCHAROEN February 22, 2022

VACCINE MANDATE IN SOMERVILLE IS DEFEATED, 2-1

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

SHIRA LAUCHAROEN January 20, 2022

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

SHIRA LAUCHAROEN January 11, 2022

BOARD OF HEALTH TO VOTE ON PROOF OF VACCINATION POLICY

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

SHIRA LAUCHAROEN January 4, 2022

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

SHIRA LAUCHAROEN January 4, 2022