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

Comments

Re: Parking

[unferth.livejournal.com]

It depends on the day, and on your tolerance for checking multiple lots and driving around checking for street parking. In my experience you can usually find a spot, but it can take a little while.

I see from below that you're heading to a Saturday night show; Saturday nights are one of the more crowded times. If you're convenient to the red line at your starting point, and you don't want to stay past the last train, it's almost certainly more convenient to take the T.

Re: Parking

[fourish.livejournal.com]

Perhaps taking the T the one stop over after driving to Cambridge is the way to go, then, as nobody wants to spend an hour looking for parking. Hmmm...