Love dessert? Want to fight breast cancer? do both with Boston Bakes for Breast Cancer! I just ran into Linda Hein of local bakery the chocolate tarte. (She made my delicious 50th birthday cake!) She let me in on the promotion which runs through this Sunday, Mother’s Day, May 8, 2011. Linda’s Strawberry Shortcake Cupcakes…
The cover story in the Spring, 2011 Scout asked the question: Do Somerville residents have enough access to fresh, healthy foods? Scout found that there are several serious barriers to people – especially low-income residents – getting the food they need. Earlier this month, a group of local organizations gave us a comprehensive look at…
Every student I met at Somerville High School’s (81 Highland Ave) 14th Annual Multicultural Fair was proud to represent his family’s cultural heritage. Held in the school’s gym on Friday, March 11, the Multicultural Fair is called the high school’s party and featured the students as representatives of more than 40 distinct cultures. Michael Conte,…
“Come on guys, let’s rally.” Red sweater guy has a point. It’s 8:30 p.m.; there are 13 of us and at least seven pounds of fresh pasta still waiting to be cooked. Dave Jick, owner of Dave’s Fresh Pasta (81 Holland St) and our teacher for the evening, cradles a handful of lemon fettuccine over…
Every Day with Rachael Ray, the eponymous magazine and website of the charismatic celebrity chef, has an entire section devoted to burgers. Recipes include spicy lamb sliders with harissa, pomegranate-feta burgers, and a lasagna inspired sandwich with tomato sauce and basil. It seems she’s into descriptive titles, but Paul Malvone, owner of Boston Burger Company…
From mere picky-eaters to true connoisseurs, it seems like everybody is a self-proclaimed “foodie” these days. This city’s streets are lined with snacks and no doubt any reliable epicurean has searched them for the finest treats: pies, sandwiches, doughnuts, egg rolls, beers, pickles or otherwise. From the Lincoln Porker pizza at Mama Gina’s (19 Union…
Even if you took the time to freeze, can, or otherwise preserve those precious summer vegetables, chances are you’re low on fresh, local produce by now. Just in time comes the Somerville Winter Farmers Market. The market will be held at The Center for Arts at the Armory (191 Highland Ave) every Saturday from 10…
Not long ago Somerville Local First held its 2010 Harvest Fest at Arts at the Armory (191 Highland Ave). Scout surveyed attendees on their favorite restaurants. Before we announce the results, we want to ask: Would you like to win a $25 gift certificate to a Somerville restaurant? To win, all you have to do…
Do you like saving money? Well, you can find plenty of coupons in the latest Scout print edition, beginning on page 31. Lemon Thai Cuisine (215 Highland Ave), R. F. O’Sullivan & Son (282 Beacon St) and Angelina’s Pizzeria (230 Holland St) are just three of the 15 businesses with coupons to share. And if…
The small commercial space on the corner of Broadway and Curtis St in Teele Square has been home to several restaurants over the last few years, most recently the now-closed Teele Square Cafe. This fall, co-owners Michael and Linda Harrison, together with chef Stuart Reiter and sous chef Giles Siddons, will open True Bistro, an…
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