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How a ‘420 friendly’ club hopes to light up Union Square without social-consumption laws in place

by Marc Levy March 18, 2026

A pot-friendly, no-alcohol comedy and music club got licensing to open in Somerville’s Union Square but must walk a very fine line.

BITE-OFF

We tried Cambridge and Somerville banh mi and found our favorite (for tofu, anyway)

by Marc Levy March 18, 2026

Five Vietnamese restaurants sell banh mi in Cambridge and Somerville, and on a recent Sunday a group of us tried them all to help direct diners to the best. The sandwich is almost always great, a...

BITE

Fried mozzarella at Si Cara

by Marc Levy March 18, 2026

This is a very firm layer of panko over the smoothest, mildest, most innocuous of mozzarellas all but rescued by the choice of sauce.

DEVELOPMENT

Streamlining the permitting process? Cambridge did this in 2024

by Marc Levy March 16, 2026

Getting projects into construction is urgent, especially for housing, so staff expects to report as soon as mid-June on how to speed that up.

TAXONOMY

Tax tip of the week: Four reasons to file taxes with low income, some that put money in your pocket

by Vincent Hicks March 16, 2026

In many cases, filing a tax return can put money back in your pocket even when income is relatively low – including from prior years.

ASK CHEF JJ

To broil or not to broil? Here’s a dry rubbed pork tenderloin for when the heat is on

by JJ Gonson March 14, 2026

When you use the broiler setting on an oven, do you leave the door ajar? This question opens up a lot having to do with this high-heat cooking.

DEVELOPMENT

Somerville YMCA project has a friendly neighborhood meeting, getting swole without breaking a sweat

by Marc Levy March 12, 2026

After another year of permitting and two years of construction, a project of 130,000-plus square feet will add affordable housing and amenities.

BITE

Veggie mini mandu at K-Bok Korean Fried Chicken

by Marc Levy March 11, 2026

While it’s the wings that are most exciting about this restaurant in the former Cantina Mexicana space, these dumplings have a lot going for them.

DEVELOPMENT

Copper Mill promises alternative designs within 30 days for its Davis Square tower proposal

by Marc Levy March 11, 2026

Renderings of a 26-story, 502-apartment building drew scoffs even from project supporters, and the developer agreed it missed the mark.

FOOD

Nagomi Bento’s expansion into Cambridge means more snacks, bowls, drinks and happiness

by Marc Levy March 10, 2026

Less than two years after opening in Somerville’s Bow Market, Nagomi Bento is expanding to Cambridge. The Japanese restaurant, between Harvard and Porter squares, is expected to open the second week...