Thursday, July 9, 2009

Stirring Things Up

The "Savoring East Somerville" cookbook project is off and running! Today, our fabulous volunteer photographer Mark Teiwes stopped by Fasika Restaurant to photograph owner Befekadu Defar, whose delectable recipe for Doro Wet (a special chicken dish served on holidays in Ethiopia) we collected last week.


Mark and his wife, Becky, setting up the lights in Fasika restaurant



Mark photographing as Mr. Defar gives us a demonstration of cooking Injera bread



The photoshoot taking place!


All in all, it was a very successful morning. Keep an eye out for Mr. Defar's recipe, and be sure to submit your recipe online here!

Also, still looking for volunteer interviewers! Contact Becca at projectassistant2@eastsomervillemainstreets.org if you want to help out!

Wednesday, July 8, 2009

A Call for Volunteers!

The "Savoring East Somerville" cookbook project is underway, and we need your help! Have you been wanting to meet new people in the neighborhood? Do you like talking about food? Want to do both at the same time?

Be a reporter for a day! Ask the hard questions and get the delicious answers. Sign up to interview business and restaurant owners about their favorite recipe. E-mail Becca, our "official" Cookbook Coordinator at projectassistant2@eastsomervillemainstreets.org to volunteer or to get more information!

Ice Cream Social Rescheduled


We got rained out yesterday, but that won't stop us for long. We love our ice cream!

New date: July 21st
Time: 6-8pm
Location: Louie's Ice Cream, 193 Broadway

Complimentary water and snacks. Ice cream two for one!

We hope to see you there!

Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Something delicious on the horizon...



Hi everybody, my name is Becca! I am your summer intern and self-proclaimed "Cookbook Coordinator." I'd like to introduce you to ESMS' brand-new project, a cook book called "Savoring East Somerville: A Taste-Based Guide to the Neighborhood".

This project aims to explore and promote the varied and always delicious "flavors" of the East Somerville by gathering the mouthwatering recipes and personal stories of neighborhood business owners, restaurants, and residents together in one place. This is an opportunity to open doors, swap recipes with your neighbors, and try brand new foods.

The book will be printed and offered for sale in September, however we need your help (and your recipes) before then! Submit your recipe on the ESMS website, or contact Becca at projectassistant2@eastsomervillemainstreets.org to find out how else you can get involved. We need volunteers to interview business owners and help with the production process!

This is going to be a blast! Let's get cooking!

Wednesday, June 24, 2009

A New Face!

East Somerville Main Streets is happy to introduce our new Tufts intern, Becca Novak. She will be working with ESMS through August on some very exciting projects. Stay posted for news and updates!

Becca comes to us through the Active Citizenship Summer (ACS) program at the Tisch College of Citizenship and Public Service. Tisch College’s mission is to ensure that students graduate from Tufts prepared to be committed public citizens and leaders who take an active role in building stronger communities and societies.

Monday, June 8, 2009

First Tuesdays a Big Hit!

The first three First Tuesdays events have been a great success. Thanks to everyone who has come out to check out East Somerville businesses, have drinks and appetizers, and meet your neighbors! To see photos from the Mt. Vernon event last week, click here.

With summer heating up, make sure to put the next First Tuesday, July 7, on your calendar -- Louie's Ice Cream is a great place to cool down and socialize.

And if you want to be cool before then, East Somerville t-shirts in four different designs are available to purchase on the ESMS website -- check them out here.

Hope to see you in July!

Thursday, April 23, 2009

An East Somerville Splash for Open Studios

For the first time, East Somerville is creating its own community Open Studios site to celebrate the neighborhood, its energy and its artists.

Following the ground blazed by the Colors of the Americas : East Somerville Art Walk, an exhibit that hung in nearly 20 East Somerville storefronts during 2008's SOS, this year East Somerville Main Streets will host artists in one place -165 Broadway- as they come together to share their work in their own community.

We invite East Somerville neighbors and friends to come out and enjoy what this vibrant, authentic and soulful corner of Somerville brings to the City's creative scene.


EAST SOMERVILLE OPEN STUDIOS CIRCUIT
(Open Studios Map Numbers 1-5)

1. East Somerville Community Show - 165 Broadway (Map #2)
Join a celebration of some of East Somerville's most vibrant painters and photographers - 165 Broadway, May 2nd and 3rd, 12-6pm, refreshments served!

Featuring the works of:
2. Mudflat Studio - 149 Broadway (Map #1)
      • Mudflat Studio Reception and Pottery Sale Opening: Friday, May 1st, 6pm-10pm
      • Mudflat Open Studios and Pottery Sale: Open 10am-6pm - Featuring the work of 60 potters.
3. E. So Stops: Susanne Bowers, Robert Annette, and Federico Erebia



Somerville Open Studios Website


Mudflat Studio Website











Cabinet, Federico Erebia