Guidebook for Somerville

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Guidebook for Somerville

Essentials

Nearest grocery store. One of the few grocery stores that is permitted to sell beer & wine (MA has interesting laws...)
斯塔超市
Nearest grocery store. One of the few grocery stores that is permitted to sell beer & wine (MA has interesting laws...)
Consistently the most highly rated fish market in the Boston area. Karl and his team have an amazing selection of fresh seafood that they pick up from the piers every day.
New Deal Fish Market
Consistently the most highly rated fish market in the Boston area. Karl and his team have an amazing selection of fresh seafood that they pick up from the piers every day.

Food Scene

Outstanding sandwiches and one of the few places in the Boston-area to get your poutine fix. If you're into spicy foods try the 'Atomic Meatloaf Sandwich'.
All Star Sandwich Bar
Outstanding sandwiches and one of the few places in the Boston-area to get your poutine fix. If you're into spicy foods try the 'Atomic Meatloaf Sandwich'.
German food done right (don't screw around with the fake stuff downtown at Jacob Wirth). Great beer selection and outdoor seating when it's nice out.
BRONWYN Restaurant
German food done right (don't screw around with the fake stuff downtown at Jacob Wirth). Great beer selection and outdoor seating when it's nice out.
One of New England's best restaurants. An incredible experience for vegetarians & meat-lovers alike with an ace wine list to boot. Pro Tip: ask for their portfolio of Selectio Naturel wines.
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Oleana
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One of New England's best restaurants. An incredible experience for vegetarians & meat-lovers alike with an ace wine list to boot. Pro Tip: ask for their portfolio of Selectio Naturel wines.
One of my favorite restaurants in the Boston area. It's mostly tapas / small plates. The food is out of control & the vibe is hard to beat. Let me know if you'd like to go and I'll make a reso for you
Alden & Harlow
One of my favorite restaurants in the Boston area. It's mostly tapas / small plates. The food is out of control & the vibe is hard to beat. Let me know if you'd like to go and I'll make a reso for you
Great pizza in the heart of Harvard Square. Thin crust style with a revolving selection of specialty pizzas which can be ordered by the slice. Not much seating, but a good snack while exploring.
OTTO
Great pizza in the heart of Harvard Square. Thin crust style with a revolving selection of specialty pizzas which can be ordered by the slice. Not much seating, but a good snack while exploring.
Great restaurant that's a common hangout for the tech wunderkinds of Cambridge. The best bartenders in the city - ask them for the full cocktail. Dillon's the main man - tell him Marko sent you.
Green Street
Great restaurant that's a common hangout for the tech wunderkinds of Cambridge. The best bartenders in the city - ask them for the full cocktail. Dillon's the main man - tell him Marko sent you.
The best and closest thing to 'proper' Mexican food that I've found in Boston. Try a torta and/or the fish tacos!
Tenoch Mexican
The best and closest thing to 'proper' Mexican food that I've found in Boston. Try a torta and/or the fish tacos!
The local burrito chain. Burritos are great but the quesadilla are the star. This location is on the MIT campus - the only burrito on the planet that'll fill you up AND increase your IQ.
Anna's Taqueria
The local burrito chain. Burritos are great but the quesadilla are the star. This location is on the MIT campus - the only burrito on the planet that'll fill you up AND increase your IQ.
I dream of Yume Wo Katare. One of the few places outside of Japan to get 'Jiro Style' ramen - Google it. There's only one thing on the menu - a man's life work. Pork, Fat, Homemade Noodles. Cash Only.
Yume Wo Katare
I dream of Yume Wo Katare. One of the few places outside of Japan to get 'Jiro Style' ramen - Google it. There's only one thing on the menu - a man's life work. Pork, Fat, Homemade Noodles. Cash Only.

Drinks & Nightlife

Fun bar & restaurant with frequent live music. Great outdoor seating area in the rear.
Atwood's Tavern
Fun bar & restaurant with frequent live music. Great outdoor seating area in the rear.
Great spot to grab a drink before or after a show in the Theatre District. Fun bartenders - one of which used to live in the room you're staying in! Often cited as Boston's best dive bar. Cash only!
The Tam
Great spot to grab a drink before or after a show in the Theatre District. Fun bartenders - one of which used to live in the room you're staying in! Often cited as Boston's best dive bar. Cash only!
Good pizza & great beer. An outstanding place to grab a bite to eat before a Celtics or Bruins game.
Ducali Pizzeria & Bar
Good pizza & great beer. An outstanding place to grab a bite to eat before a Celtics or Bruins game.
Many of our nation's founders including Ben Franklin and George Washington used to party here. Home to the best clam chowder in Boston (IMO). Nice stop while exploring historic Charlestown.
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Warren Tavern
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Many of our nation's founders including Ben Franklin and George Washington used to party here. Home to the best clam chowder in Boston (IMO). Nice stop while exploring historic Charlestown.
Open late with a great beer selections. Have a sudden urge for tater tots - look no further. Cash Only.
Bukowski Tavern
Open late with a great beer selections. Have a sudden urge for tater tots - look no further. Cash Only.

Shopping

Department store with great brands at discount prices. Whether you need new socks after a rough day (my personal therapy), or a last-minute gift, you're sure to find it at a good price at Marshalls.
Marshalls
Department store with great brands at discount prices. Whether you need new socks after a rough day (my personal therapy), or a last-minute gift, you're sure to find it at a good price at Marshalls.
Mall with many popular retailers.
Cambridgeside
Mall with many popular retailers.
One of two places in the city to buy proper wine. Love loads of sulfur in your wine - don't come here. You'll often find me at the Friday night tastings in the cellar. Tell them Marko sent you.
The Wine Bottega
One of two places in the city to buy proper wine. Love loads of sulfur in your wine - don't come here. You'll often find me at the Friday night tastings in the cellar. Tell them Marko sent you.
Nearby Ice cream shop. The spice market next door is a unique store to check out as well.
Christina's Homemade Ice Cream
Nearby Ice cream shop. The spice market next door is a unique store to check out as well.
If you fancy yourself a cook / chef you're going to want to check out Christina's Spice Market.
Christina's Spice & Specialty Foods
If you fancy yourself a cook / chef you're going to want to check out Christina's Spice Market.

Everything Else

Nearest Whole Foods (premium grocery store).
Whole Foods Market
Nearest Whole Foods (premium grocery store).
Want a great haircut at an unbeatable price ($13) - head over to Sly's Barbershop. One of the friendliest and best barbers in Boston.
Sly's Barber Shop
Want a great haircut at an unbeatable price ($13) - head over to Sly's Barbershop. One of the friendliest and best barbers in Boston.
Convenience store with one of the best beer selections in Cambridge & Somerville. Al know's what's up.
Albert's Market
Convenience store with one of the best beer selections in Cambridge & Somerville. Al know's what's up.