While attending Day 1 of the New England Bicycle Expo (NEBE) at Arts at the Armory (191 Highland Ave), we couldn’t help but notice the offerings of wine and beer available at the “preview” cafe, which was set up in a corner of the gigantic exhibit room. Kerry Lavin, 38, was behind the counter. She…
“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…
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…
They might claim that the second annual Harvest Fest is “not your mama’s non-profit gala,” but we’re sure that they wouldn’t turn her away; Somerville Local First just likes to do things a bit differently. This year’s festival and fundraiser will be held at the Center for Arts at the Armory (191 Highland Ave) over…
by Dan Lech, Ball Square Fine Wines I’ve heard the refrain many times before summer arrives: “I just need some cheap wine to swill down with some burgers off the grill, nothing fancy.” This seems fairly practical. It probably works just fine. But personally, I don’t subscribe to the idea that when the mercury rises…
With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, the sparkling wine aisles of your local shop will be humming with love-struck customers. More than a few of them will be wide-eyed with sticker shock; bubbly can get expensive. But worry not. There are plenty of options that won’t break your budget and still serve your romantic intentions.
Remember that not all sparkling wine is champagne. All true champagne originates from a small region in France of the same name…
Last night was the monthly Somerville Chamber of Commerce After Hours event at Bread and Company. I had not made it into the restaurant in the last few weeks, but what a change! There is a new lounge area complete with fireplace and comfy chairs. Perfect for sipping some wine and munching on a few…
When we buy wine, we usually don’t intend to finish the bottle by ourselves. Whether we intend to share it over a casual dinner or during a family get-together, we have to consider more palettes than our own. What with autumn ushering in its wave of holidays and their respective parties, the coming months can get a little overwhelming when it comes to selecting wines. How to reconcile grandma’s old-fashioned tastes with your cousin’s cutting-edge preferences? It isn’t as hard as you might think. Here are a few suggestions that might help you avoid any anti-festive behavior and save you a lot of headaches…
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