Restaurants, etc. near the Somerville Theatre

[fourish.livejournal.com]

I'm seeing a show at the Somerville Theatre soon, and I've only been to Davis Square once. I loved the area and would like to do a little exploring before the show. I know this comm is crawling with restaurant reviews, but can anyone recommend a good one within easy access to the theatre? Doesn't have to be fancy or expensive, but a nice ambience for a small group would be cool.

Anywhere else (cool shops, strange landmarks, awesome places to park) within easy access of the theatre you can tell me about would also be greatly appreciated. (Is that cupcake shop anywhere nearby, perchance?) Apologies if this is the sort of thing that gets asked too often, but I just don't know the area well enough to figure out what goes where.

Thanks!

ETA: This community is amazing. You make me want to move to Somerville. :D

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[catling.livejournal.com]

Across the street from the theater is Taipei Tokyo, a Japanese/Chinese restaurant that is tiny, so it would only work well for a very small group, but the food is really quite good. They don't yet have a liquor license (not sure if that matters to you), but do allow you to bring in your own beer or wine if you wish. You can then stroll over to JP Licks for Ice Cream if you want. Another option which is right next to the theater is Mr. Crepe, which also has ice cream, iirc. They have a yummy selection of savory and sweet crepes, and the savory crepes are big enough to make a filling meal out of if you are so inclined.

If you keep going into the main drag of Davis Sq., Diesel is always a great place to hang out before or after a movie with a good range of hot and cold drinks, delicious soups and various sammiches, baked goods, etc. The people watching at Diesel tends to be fun.

There are, as you are aware, a ton of restaurants along Elm street and many of them are good, so it all depends on how much you want to spend and what you are in the mood for. Diva is good for Indian, Anna's Taqueria is really good and cheap. Gargoyle's is more upscale, with awesome froofy drinks.

The cupcake shop of which you speak is further away, down Highland Ave. I have not visited it but most of my friends that have were underwhelmed.

[boblothrope.livejournal.com]

They really allow BYOB? Then they're the first place to do so that I've heard of in eastern Mass.

[catling.livejournal.com]

The waitress told me that they do, I haven't actually done it. But yes, they say BYOB is fine until they get their liquor license, which they think will be soon.