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IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING YOU PASSPORT
The Passport Challenge: Residents and visitors of Somerville go out and enjoy the City’s international restaurants and markets – bring your receipts to City Hall, each one valuing $5 or more and receive some super cool Somerville Swag. City Hall is located at 93 Highland Avenue.
Passport Somerville is a local’s guide to the City’s amazing concentration of international restaurants (in blue) and markets (in red). It offers neighborhood-specific details on all types of culinary hot spots and food shopping sites. With Passport Somerville, you’ll learn all about the amazing variety of food and world culture that is right in your backyard.
Somerville Swag: 5 receipts = a Somerville pin
10 receipts = a Somerville mug
15 receipts = a Somerville water bottle
20 receipts = a Somerville tee shirt
25 receipts = a Somerville tote bag
50 receipts = a Passport Challenge tee shirt
Click to see the Mayor’s Passport
PASSPORT
PASSEPORT
PASAPORTESurname / Nom / Apellidos
CURTATONE
Given Names / Prenoms / Nombres
JOSEPH
Nationality / Nationalite / Nacionalidad
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Date of birth / Date de naissance / Fecha de nacimiento
26 JUNE 1966
Place of birth / Lieu de naissance / Lugar de nacimiento
SOMERVILLE, MASSACHUSETTS
Passport Challenge! I want to award residents and visitors of Somerville who dine at our City’s global restaurants and ethnic markets. Bring in at least 5
receipts from any of the restaurants or markets listed in our Passport Somerville directory and receive some cool “Somerville Swag”!
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Ball Square
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Magoun Square
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“The world, in your backyard”
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East Asia/Pacific – Davis SquareDragon Garden Restaurant261 Elm Street(617) 666-8282
Taipei Tokyo Café7 Holland Street
(617) 625-6666
Golden Light Restaurant24 College Avenue
(617) 666-9822
Snappy Sushi420 Highland Ave(617) 625-0400
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East Asia/Pacific
East Asia/Pacific – Union SquareBukk Yung Restaurant9A Union Square (617) 623-7220
Ronnarong Thai Tapas Bar255 Washington Street(617) 625-9296
Mandarin Chinese Restaurant7 Union Square
(617) 776-8680
Ebi Sushi290 Somerville Avenue(617) 764-5556
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Red House Restaurant24 Union Square(617) 666-4300
Reliable Meat Market45 Union Square
(617) 623-9620
Thai Hut93 Beacon Street (617) 492-8377
Sweet Ginger22 Bow Street
(617) 625-5015
China Delight524 Somerville Avenue
(617) 623-6161
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East Asia/Pacific – Beacon St. / Duck Village
Pho N Rice Inc289 Beacon Street
(617) 864-8888
Zoe’s296 Beacon Street(617) 864-6265
East Asia/Pacific
HOME“Somerville has all the great international cuisine’s within four square miles of land. So why travel out of town and spend money on gas or T
fare to eat something non-original?” – Joseph A. Curtatone, Mayor
East Asia/Pacific – East Somerville
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New Dragon Star Restaurant273 Broadway (617) 666-3150
East Asia/Pacific
“Somerville is such a diverse place. Residents and visitors of Somerville have such a great advantage of being able experience and educate themselves about different cultures all over the world.” – Joseph A. Curtatone, Mayor
East Asia/Pacific – Teele Square
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Kee Kar Lau Restaurant1158 Broadway (617) 623-4378
East Asia/Pacific
“Keeping money within Somerville’s economy assures that that money spent within the city will produce more efficient city services and programs.” – Joseph A. Curtatone, Mayor
East Asia Restaurant868 Broadway (617) 666-8282
East Asia/Pacific – Ball Square
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East Asia/Pacific
Yoshi’s132 College Avenue
(617) 623-9263
“Everyone wants Somerville swag, c’mon lets be serious who doesn’t” – Rob May, Director of Economic Development
New Yummy Hut 217 Highland Avenue
(617) 628-112
Lemon Thai Cuisine215 Highland Avenue(617) 591-1772
East Asia/Pacific – Highland Corridor
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East Asia/Pacific
“Eating within our backyard will never be easier when the Green Line comes to town” – Joseph A. Curtatone, Mayor
Wang’s Fast Food509 Broadway
(617) 623-2982
East Asia/Pacific – Magoun Square
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Oriental Restaurant513 Medford Street (617) 628-8288
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“Non-local restaurants are not unique and do not provide any character to our city streetscapes. They will pour their earnings into their national headquarters, instead of the city.” – Joseph A. Curtatone, Mayor
Europe
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Davis SquareUnion Square
Beacon St. / Duck VillageEast Somerville
Teele SquareBall SquareWinter Hill
Magoun Square Gilman Square
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Europe – Davis SquareAl Fresco Restaurant382 Highland Avenue(617) 776-8100
The Burren247 Elm Street
(617) 776-6896
Out of the Blue Restaurant215 Elm Street(617) 776-5020
Sessa’s Cold Cuts & Italian414 Highland Avenue
(617) 776-6687
Dave's Fresh Pasta81 Holland Street(617) 623-0867
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Europe
Posto Pizzeria187 Elm Street
(617) 625-0600
Europe – Union SquareDali Restaurant415 Washington Street(617) 661-3254
Neighborhood Restaurant25 Bow Street
(617) 623-9710
Sally O'Brien's 335 Somerville Avenue
(617) 666-3589
J and J Restaurant157 Washington Street
(617) 625-3978
Nucleo Sportinguista282 McGrath Highway(617) 776-9164
La Hacienda46 Medford Street(617) 864-2553
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Europe – Beacon St. / Duck Village R.F O’Sullivans282 Beacon Street(617) 492-7773
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Europe
“The amount of diversity here in Somerville is why I love it so much. The diversity is why I chose to start my family here so my children can experience different cultures of the world right in their backyard.” – Joseph A. Curtatone, Mayor
Europe – East SomervilleMr. B’s142 Cross Street(617) 625-6727
Vinny’s at Night76 Broadway
(617) 628-1921
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HOME“East Somerville is one of the most diverse neighborhoods in the City. I can go down there with my family to an Italian diner, some Portuguese
or Brazilian pastry’s, and top it off with some ice cream or a cup of coffee.” – Joseph A. Curtatone, Mayor
Europe – Teele SquareAmelia’s Kitchen1137 Broadway(617) 776-2800
True Bistro1153 Broadway(617) 627-9000
Sabur Restaurant212 Holland Street
(617) 776-7890
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Europe – Ball SquarePescatore158 Boston Avenue(617) 623-0003
Victor’s Deli710 Broadway
(617) 625-3076
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Europe
“This challenge will be a great way for residents to get out at try some of our global/international restaurants (if they haven’t done so already) and be rewarded with some Somerville Swag” – Joseph A. Curtatone, Mayor
Europe – Winter HillMaria’s Cold Cut Center
1156 Broadway(617) 628-2310
Brunello Bistro349 Broadway(617) 623-9455
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Winter Hill Bakery318 Broadway(617) 623-7900
Europe
“Winter Hill is a great place to shop for ethnic food or fine dining. Located right on Broadway it is easily accesible and will only get easier once the Green Line comes to town.” – Joseph A. Curtatone, Mayor
Europe – Magoun SquareLil Vinny’s Ristorante525 Medford Street(617) 628-8466
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Europe
“Magoun Square is really on the turn around, a great destination for a family or a group of friends” – Joseph A. Curtatone, Mayor
Olde Magoun’s Saloon518 Medford Street
(617) 776-2600
Europe – Gilman SquareThe Paddock249 Pearl Street(617) 628-6525
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Europe
“Somerville has a really high concentration of global/international restaurants no matter which neighborhood your in” – Joseph A. Curtatone, Mayor
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Union SquareEast Somerville
Teele Square
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Middle East & Africa – Union SquareInternational Market365 Somerville Avenue(617) 776-1880
Well Foods Plus380 Somerville Ave
(617) 666-7700
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Middle East & Africa
“Union Square has so many restaurants that anybody can find there niche of food here. Go to your favorite restaurant or try something new, either way bring in you receipts and get some Somerville Swag.” – Joseph A. Curtatone, Mayor
Middle East & Africa – East SomervilleFasika147 Broadway(617) 628-9300
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“International culture has seen an increase in Somerville over the last few decades. It is important that our restaurants reflect the diverse demographics here in Somerville” – Joseph A. Curtatone, Mayor
Middle East & Africa – Teele SquareIstanbul Lu237 Holland Street(617) 440-7387
Sabur Restaurant212 Holland Street
(617) 776-7890
True Bistro1153 Broadway(617) 627-9000
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Davis SquareUnion SquareCobble Hill
Teele SquareBall SquareWinter Hill
Porter Square
U.S. of A.The Americas
South Asia – Davis SquareDiva246 Elm Street(617) 629-4963
Martsa On Elm233 Elm Street(617) 666-0660
Namaskar Fine Indian Cuisine234 Elm Street
(617) 623-9911
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Farmers Bounty234 Elm Street
(617) 625-5537
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South Asia – Union SquareBombay Market359 Somerville Avenue(617) 623-6614
India Palace23 Union Square
(617) 666-9770
Kebab Factory Inc414 Washington Street(617) 354-4996
Little India438 Somerville Avenue
(617) 623-1786
Man O Salwa Kebab Grill 66 Summer Street(617) 616-5078
Well Foods Plus380 Somerville Ave
(617) 666-7700
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South Asia – Cobble Hill Mela Unique Indian Cafe & Groceries102 Washington Street(617) 666-2500
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“Cobble Hill is right near Cambridge, Boston, and Charlestown so bring your friends and family from the surrounding cities and show them what Somerville has to offer” – Joseph A. Curtatone, Mayor
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New Delhi Market1305 Broadway
(617) 628-0860
House of Tibet Kitchen235 Holland Street(617) 629-7567
Kumar Indian Food1147 Broadway
(617) 718-0259
Masala1127 Broadway
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South Asia – Ball SquareYak & Yeti719 Broadway(617) 284-6227
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“Why hop on the train and go into Boston or Cambridge when you can eat here in Somerville and get more personable service and better food for less money” – Joseph A. Curtatone, Mayor
South Asia – Winter Hill
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Shivalic Food & Spice310 Broadway(617) 666-9095
“Supporting local businesses here in Somerville is crucial to our local economy. Increased revenue for the City will limit tax increases for residents and business owners.” – Joseph A. Curtatone, Mayor
South Asia – Porter SquareNew Market577 Somerville Avenue(617) 996-9010
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South Asia
“Although mostly in Cambridge, Porter Square is very valuable to Somerville. It’s a great area for T commuters to stop at take out shops on their way home from work, or meet family and friends to eat dinner” – Joseph A. Curtatone, Mayor
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Davis Square Union Square
Beacon St. / Duck VillageEast Somerville
Assembly SquareTeele Square
Highland Corridor Magoun SquarePorter Square
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The Americas – Davis SquareAnna’s Taqueria236 Elm Street(617) 666-3900
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The Americas
“If there is one place in Somerville where you can find it all, it’s right here in Davis Square. It’s a fun place to be and you can find any cuisine down in Davis.” – Joseph A. Curtatone, Mayor
The Americas – Union SquareBlessing Caribbean89 Broadway(617) 616-5623
Casa de Carnes Solucao38 Bow Street(617) 625-1787
Club Choices Restaurant & Lounge379 Somerville Avenue
(617) 625-4975
El Potro61 Union Square(617) 666-4200
Fiesta Bakery316 Somerville Avenue(617) 623-7800
International Market365 Somerville Avenue
(617) 776-1880
La International Food Corp318 Somerville Avenue(617) 776-8855
Machu Picchu307 Somerville Avenue
(617) 628-7070
Mix Flavor Brazilian Grill445 Somerville Avenue(617) 718-8000
Padaria Brasil Bakery16 Bow Street(617) 628-3100
Esquina Brasil161 Washington Street
(617) 666-6768
Cantina La Mexicana247 Washington Street
(617) 776-5232
Mon Reve Creole Cuisine431 Somerville Ave
(617)776-1010
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The Americas – Beacon St. / Duck Village Square
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Great Taste Diner300 Beacon Street(617) 714-3969
“Beacon St. has a mix of restaurants. Check them out and bring in your receipts for some prizes” – Joseph A. Curtatone, Mayor
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The Americas – East SomervilleAlexander Bairos Liquors78 Broadway(617) 623-3344
Amigos Grocery Store86 Broadway
(617) 776-6009
Caffeten Salvadoreno402 Mystic Avenue(617) 776-4422
Guancho Brazilian Cuisine102 Broadway
(617) 625-6100
Los Paisanos Restaurant62 Broadway(617) 629-3502
Maya Sol179 Broadway
(617) 776-9179
Montecristo’s Restaurant146 Broadway(617) 628-8458
Rodizio Brazilian Steakhouse129 Broadway(617) 776-1129
Taco Loco Mexican Grill44 Broadway(617) 625-3830
Taqueria Tapatillo82 Broadway(617) 625-4119
Tony’s Foodland104 Broadway
(617) 625-0730
Ola Gifts Café112 Broadway
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The Americas – Assembly SquareSunrise Cuisine76 Middlesex Avenue(617) 623-2992
HOME“Currently a shopping center, soon Assembly Square will be a place for people to live, work, play and eat locally. – Joseph A. Curtatone, Mayor
The Americas
The Americas – Teele SquareRudy’s Café248 Holland Street(617) 623-9201
HOME“Teele Square is a place for people who have unique taste buds. You can eat all over the world right in Teele Square. The neighborhood is popular
amongst Tufts University students as well as local families.” – Joseph A. Curtatone, Mayor
The Americas
The Americas – Ball Square
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Tu y Yo858 Broadway(617) 623-5411
“Pins, t-shirts, mugs, and bags can be yours if you accept the passport challenge” – Joseph A. Curtatone, Mayor
The Americas
The Americas – Highland CorridorHighland Creole Cuisine2 Highland Avenue(617) 625-8333
HOME“Highland Avenue is one the City’s most used thoroughfares. Stop at one the numerous establishments on your way to or from work
and bring in the receipts for some prizes” – Joseph A. Curtatone, Mayor
The Americas
The Americas – Magoun SquareChurrasco Buffet & Grill505 Medford Street(617) 591-2244
Latino America’s Market491 Broadway
(617) 623-5297
Panificadora Modelo508 Medford Street(617) 625-2868
Petiscos Bakery513 Medford Street
(617) 776-2049
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The Americas – Porter Square
Seabra Foods624 Somerville Avenue(617) 284-6201
Samba Bar & Grill608 Somerville Avenue
(617) 718-9177
Aguacate Verde13 Elm Street(617) 666-0677
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Davis SquareDavis Square cont.
Union SquareBeacon St. / Duck Village
Cobble HillEast Somerville
Assembly SquareTeele Square
Highland CorridorBall Square
Magoun Square
The Americas
U.S of A. – Davis SquareBlue Shirt Café424 Highland Avenue(617) 629-7641
Boston Burger Co.37 Davis Square
(617) 440-7361
Diesel Café257 Elm Street(617) 629-8717
Foundry on Elm255 Elm Street(617) 628-9999
Gargoyle’s on the Square219 Elm Street
(617) 776-5300
J.P Licks4 College Avenue
(617) 666-5079
Johnny D’s Uptown Restaurant17 Holland Street(617) 776-2004
Mike’s Restaurant9 Davis Square
(617) 628-2379
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U.S. of A.
Kickass Cupcake’s378 Highland Avenue(617) 628-2877
Flatbread Co. at Sacco's Bowl Haven45 Day Street
(617) 776-0552
U.S of A. – Davis Square
Pulse Café195 Elm Street(617) 625-1730
Redbones Barbecue55 Chester Street
(617) 628-2200
Rosebud Diner381 Summer Street(617) 666-6015
Spikes Junkyard Dogs217 Elm Street(617) 440-1010
When Pig’s Fly Bread378 Highland Avenue(617) 776-0021
Wing Works201 Elm Street
(617) 666-9000
Sligo Pub237 Elm Street
(617) 623-9561
The Joshua Tree256 Elm Street
(617) 623-9910
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Orleans Bar & Restaurant65 Holland Street
(617) 591-2100
Mr. Crepe51 Davis Square(617) 623-0661
U.S of A. – Union SquareBloc 11 Café 11 Bow Street(617) 623-0000
The Independent75 Union Square(617) 440-6022
Union Square Market22 Bow Street(617) 666-2220
Journeyman Restaurant9 Sanborn Court(617) 718-2333
Sally O’Briens335 Somerville Avenue
(617) 666-3589
Sherman Café257 Washington Street(617) 776-4944
The Precint70 Union Square
(617) 623-9211
Neighborhood Restaurant25 Bow Street(617) 623-9710
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La Hacienda46 Medford Street
(617) 864-2553
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Bull McCabe’s Pub366 Somerville Avenue
(617) 440-6025
Sherman Market22 Union Square
(617) 666-0179
U.S of A. – Beacon St. / Duck VillageBergamont118 Beacon Street(617) 576-7700
Biscuit406 Washington Street
(617) 666-2770
Trina’s Starlite Lounge3 Beacon Street(617) 576-0006
The Thirsty Scholar Pub70 Beacon Street
(617) 497-2294
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Great Taste Diner300 Beacon St(617) 714-3969
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U.S of A. – Cobble Hill Buddy’s Diner113 Washington(617) 623-9725
Michael’s Bar97 Washington St
Nantucket Grill30 Washington Street(617) 628-1000
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Potato Freak102 Washington St
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U.S of A. – East SomervilleLouies
193 Broadway(617) 776-6800
Mt. Vernon14 Broadway(617) 666-4805
Pastsy’s Pastry Shop 182 Broadway
(617) 625-5466
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Casey’s173 Broadway(617) 625-5195
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U.S of A. – Assembly SquareTropical Coffee House5 Middlesex Avenue(617) 628-0894
HOME“Show off your Somerville pride with some Somerville Swag when your eat at a minimum of five global/international restaurants within
Somerville.” – Joseph A. Curtatone, Mayor
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U.S of A. – Teele SquareMagnificent Muffin & Bagel1118 Broadway(617) 628-9000
Renee’s Café198 Holland Street(617) 623-2727
True Bistro1153 Broadway
(617) 627-9000
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P J Ryan's239 Holland Street
(617) 625-8200
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U.S of A. – Highland CorridorCafé Aroma278 Highland Avenue(617) 625-1122
Highland Kitchen150 Highland Avenue
(617) 625-113
Supreme Kitchen233 Highland Avenue(617) 628-4440
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U.S of A. – Ball SquareBall Square Café & Breakfast708 Broadway(617) 623-2233
Kelly’s Diner674 Broadway(617) 623-8102
Lyndell’s Bakery720 Broadway
(617) 625-1793
Sound Bites704 Broadway(617) 623-8338
True Grounds717 Broadway(617) 591-9559
Victor’s Meat & Deli710 Broadway(617) 625-3076
Sound Bites Barbeque & Grill711 Broadway
(617) 623-9464
The Pub682 Broadway
(617) 776-7373
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Broken Yolk136 College Avenue
(617) 628-6621
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U.S of A. – Magoun SquareOn the Hill Tavern499 Broadway(617) 629-5302
HOME“Eating within Somerville will help you meet new people and connect with other people in the community such as your neighbors, co-
workers, city officials, friends, and family.” – Joseph A. Curtatone, Mayor
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To participants: If you have participated in the Mayor’s Passport Somerville Challenge please come to the Mayor’s Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development on the 3rd floor of City Hall at 93 Highland Avenue to redeem your prize. To redeem your prize you must have the correct number of receipts each of which are valued of $5 or more.
To Restaurant Owners: If you would like to have your establishment listed or have your establishment taken off this directory please contact the Mayor’s Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development on the 3rd floor of City Hall at 93 Highland Avenue. You may also call 617-625-6600 ext. 2500 to speak with an OSPCD staff member.