Drinks & Nightlife
Excellent cocktails, and the best bar for a conversation (no TVs). Food is great, too.
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Saloon
255 Elm StExcellent cocktails, and the best bar for a conversation (no TVs). Food is great, too.
Toad
1912 Massachusetts AveLots of great music rotating through
Parks & Nature
Middlesex Fells Reservation
4 Woodland RdFood Scene
Spoke Wine Bar
89 Holland StGreat wine, unique & tasty meals.
Great coffee, sandwiches, pastries. Try to time it to get there before the next-door yoga class gets out!
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3 Little Figs
278 Highland AveGreat coffee, sandwiches, pastries. Try to time it to get there before the next-door yoga class gets out!
Classic family-run Greek restaurant. The baked lamb is our favorite but their gyros are a close second!
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Greek Corner Restaurant
2366 Massachusetts AveClassic family-run Greek restaurant. The baked lamb is our favorite but their gyros are a close second!
Barismo
171 Massachusetts AveLocal coffee roaster & cafe
Try the broccoli & cheese (or ham & cheese) croissant!
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Quebrada Baking Company
208 Massachusetts AveTry the broccoli & cheese (or ham & cheese) croissant!
Great place for classic American fare that's also innovative and fresh.
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Russell House Tavern
14 John F. Kennedy StGreat place for classic American fare that's also innovative and fresh.
Flour owner Joanne Chang is famous for her sticky buns, but she also makes the best breakfast sandwiches, banana bread, and brioche. On Sundays, they make donuts!
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Flour Bakery
190 Massachusetts AveFlour owner Joanne Chang is famous for her sticky buns, but she also makes the best breakfast sandwiches, banana bread, and brioche. On Sundays, they make donuts!
Pile your falafel sandwich up with lots of inventive and delicious toppings.
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Amsterdam Falafelshop
Pile your falafel sandwich up with lots of inventive and delicious toppings.
Pho House
1790 Massachusetts AveGreat little hole in the wall for delicious chicken noodle pho.
An organic vegetarian cafe with a funky vibe. They serve delicious veggie bowls, soups, wraps, smoothies and juices. Try the Lover and the Thrive Alive.
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Life Alive Organic Cafe
765 Massachusetts AveAn organic vegetarian cafe with a funky vibe. They serve delicious veggie bowls, soups, wraps, smoothies and juices. Try the Lover and the Thrive Alive.
Our favorite restaurant where we always try something new and delicious. One staple that's (thankfully) always on the menu-- lamb kofte sliders!
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Sarma
249 Pearl StOur favorite restaurant where we always try something new and delicious. One staple that's (thankfully) always on the menu-- lamb kofte sliders!
Island Creek Oyster Bar
500 Commonwealth AvenueDelicious seafood and a fun atmosphere.
Arts & Culture
Iziko Lomuzi Wamaziko WaseHarvard
32 Quincy StEssentials
Local version of Whole Foods - everything you might need.
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Pemberton Farms Marketplace
2225 Massachusetts AveLocal version of Whole Foods - everything you might need.
Entertainment & Activities
More than just popcorn here-- they also offer beer and Richardson's ice cream!
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Somerville Theatre
55 Davis SquareMore than just popcorn here-- they also offer beer and Richardson's ice cream!