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Ball Square breakfast war heats up again?
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ron_newmanLong article in this month's Boston Magazine: Breakfast Wars in Somerville
ron_newmanDinner Meet-Up At SoundBites?
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plumtreeblossom.livejournal.comLast night as my partner and I were once again having dinner in an almost empty SoundBites, we were saying how it might be fun to have a DS_LJ dinner & drinks meet-up there. I can't recall if we've ever had a sit-down meal meet-up, but it could possibility be a fun one-time variation and folks could talk more easily since it's quiet. And there's certainly space. I met the new (or maybe just new to me, I'm not sure) dinner host last night and he was incredibly nice.
I don't have a date in mind. We just thought it would be good to bounce the idea off the comm to see if there's interest. What do you think, meet-uppers?
I don't have a date in mind. We just thought it would be good to bounce the idea off the comm to see if there's interest. What do you think, meet-uppers?
ron_newmanThe latest, from today's Somerville Journal:
Both Yasser Mirza, the 48-year-old owner of Soundbites, and Mike Moccia, the 38-year-old owner of Ball Square Café, face criminal charges of assault and battery, but Moccia faces two other more serious charges of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon and civil rights violation with injury — which carries a maximum prison sentence of 10 years.(This is not a new incident, but fallout from last April)
Ball Sq Breakfast War Makes Consumerist
Apr. 27th, 2010 01:36 pmjosephineave.livejournal.comI'm amazed by how many people in the comments have eaten at one or the other. I guess we can expect the lines to double in no time. Is Kelly's the real winner?
http://consumerist.com/2010/04/competing-breakfast-nook-owners-spit-upon-punch-each-other.html
http://consumerist.com/2010/04/competing-breakfast-nook-owners-spit-upon-punch-each-other.html
josephineave.livejournal.comLooks like the feud continues and has heated up a bit:
http://somervillenews.typepad.com/the_somerville_news/2010/04/one-injured-in-somervilles-breakfast-war-restaurant-dispute.html
I predict detail cops will soon be a daily sight in the square. The next city fundraising effort will focus on tickets for blocking the sidewalk.
http://somervillenews.typepad.com/the_somerville_news/2010/04/one-injured-in-somervilles-breakfast-war-restaurant-dispute.html
I predict detail cops will soon be a daily sight in the square. The next city fundraising effort will focus on tickets for blocking the sidewalk.
wine-fun101.livejournal.comI haven't seen any other posts on this, so I figured it was worth sharing for all of those Soundbites lovers out there... The breakfast institution Soundbites will close (Feb. 15) - due to a lack of fire exit.
Potential food poisoning alert.
Oct. 6th, 2008 05:57 pmnvidia99999.livejournal.comMy roomate got home and started vomiting. It looks like food poisoning, though he has not called a doctor. He had Eggs Benedict at Soundbites in Ball Sq for lunch. Any other cases of food poisoning there? We like the place, but obviously we'll stay away for a while.
Top 11Davis Square Confessions
Apr. 14th, 2008 03:06 pmduffless2323.livejournal.comIt’s a slow, tiresome Monday, so as I approach my 9th year as a Davis Square resident I have some confessions. These are "confessions" because these things make me feel like the bitch I am! My list goes to 11.
Do you have any confessions? Perhaps later in the week I’ll feel perky and refreshed and post my top 11 loves -though it will be hard to think of only 11.
1. I’ve been secretly rooting for Kick Ass Cupcakes to fail, and I’m boggled that they still survive.
2. While I like McIntyre and Moore in theory, I never use them and won’t miss them.
3. I hate Mike’s, its terrible – even with the cheap beer, I don't get the popularity of this institution - I liked it better when they were crappier inside with the old signs.
4. Chipotle has won my burrito bowl dollars, I never would have seen that coming Anna’s! Anna Anna, please forgive me!
5. While I love Deisel, I’m going less and less now that the same 5 crazy people rotate ownership of the good chairs/couches and NEVER leave.
6. I don’t miss Someday Cafe, I liked it in theory, but it was a dirty filth hole.
7. I don’t miss the junkies in front of share group on Dover St (not that all of them were junkies), but I do miss the times they would interact with the Mormons.
8. I really don’t want to see Sacco’s close, but yet I never give them any business, and I was opposed to the Community Connections Center for no other reason than I thought it was a dumb name.
9. As fiercly opposed as I was to CVS opening, I now shop there all the time.
10. I want all bars except Joshua Tree to get a 2am permit!
11. Even though it’s a lame joke I still find it funny that Store 24 is not open 24 hours, and that Bread and Butter Konvience is, but has a weird name.
Do you have any confessions? Perhaps later in the week I’ll feel perky and refreshed and post my top 11 loves -though it will be hard to think of only 11.
1. I’ve been secretly rooting for Kick Ass Cupcakes to fail, and I’m boggled that they still survive.
2. While I like McIntyre and Moore in theory, I never use them and won’t miss them.
3. I hate Mike’s, its terrible – even with the cheap beer, I don't get the popularity of this institution - I liked it better when they were crappier inside with the old signs.
4. Chipotle has won my burrito bowl dollars, I never would have seen that coming Anna’s! Anna Anna, please forgive me!
5. While I love Deisel, I’m going less and less now that the same 5 crazy people rotate ownership of the good chairs/couches and NEVER leave.
6. I don’t miss Someday Cafe, I liked it in theory, but it was a dirty filth hole.
7. I don’t miss the junkies in front of share group on Dover St (not that all of them were junkies), but I do miss the times they would interact with the Mormons.
8. I really don’t want to see Sacco’s close, but yet I never give them any business, and I was opposed to the Community Connections Center for no other reason than I thought it was a dumb name.
9. As fiercly opposed as I was to CVS opening, I now shop there all the time.
10. I want all bars except Joshua Tree to get a 2am permit!
11. Even though it’s a lame joke I still find it funny that Store 24 is not open 24 hours, and that Bread and Butter Konvience is, but has a weird name.
red sox in japan
Mar. 18th, 2008 09:07 pmfoojam.livejournal.comdoes anyone know if any places downtown are going to be open for the red sox games next week? they are opening in japan and the games are at 6 am in the morning. I wouldn't mind grabbing some breakfast and watching the games if anything is going to be open for that.
SoundBites Breakfast to Support SCW
Nov. 27th, 2007 10:29 amlena-a-mermaid.livejournal.comSupport Programs by the
Somerville Commission
for Women
Treat yourself to a special
SCW breakfast
At Sound Bites
( Read more... )
Somerville Commission
for Women
Treat yourself to a special
SCW breakfast
At Sound Bites
( Read more... )
plumtreeblossom.livejournal.comI just walked by SoundBites, and tonight is their first night serving dinner. I only got a quick glance at the menu, but it seems to be a mix of Mediterranean, Italian and Italian-American, probably some burgers though I didn't see the whole menu. If you haven't had dinner, I'm sure folks here would love a first report. :-)
Ball Square Cafe
Jul. 1st, 2007 02:51 pmpearlythebunny.livejournal.comI noticed today that the Ball Square Cafe is opening soon where Sound Bites used to be. (I have to say, I like the sign--the way the word "cafe" forms a teacup, and the steam makes the sqiggly ells in "Ball.")
http://www.ballsquarecafe.com/
http://www.ballsquarecafe.com/
Pescatore and Soundbites are open
Jun. 18th, 2007 04:38 pmmkwatt.livejournal.comThere is lots happening in Ball Sq. Pescatore, Italian Seafood Grill, on the corner of Rogers Ave and Boston Ave is finally open! The menu looks good if you love seafood--the only non seafood items are chicken fingers and salad, from what I can remember after taking a peek at the menu. I plan on trying it out tonight.
Soundbites is now in its new location next door, where El Guapo used to be. It opened for breakfast-lunch last Wednesday, and I spoke with Yassir the other day, he hopes to have it open for dinner this week.
Soundbites is now in its new location next door, where El Guapo used to be. It opened for breakfast-lunch last Wednesday, and I spoke with Yassir the other day, he hopes to have it open for dinner this week.
El Guapo is the new "Soundbites Cafe"
Mar. 24th, 2007 05:09 pmbillharnois.livejournal.comThe sound bites guy bought El Guapo (which is next to the current Sound Bites). I guess he plans on turning El Guapo into the new "Sound Bites Cafe". I don't know any other details other than that. And I only know because there is a sign outside.
It also looks like Urban Gourmet is finally in construction mode. Though I don't consider it as big of a deal anymore, now that I know that City Slickers pizza is the same thing.
It also looks like Urban Gourmet is finally in construction mode. Though I don't consider it as big of a deal anymore, now that I know that City Slickers pizza is the same thing.
Soundbites' relocation
Nov. 24th, 2006 07:55 pmariwriter.livejournal.comWhen is Soundbites scheduled to move across the street? And is there any news on the owners erecting Ball Sq Theatre memorabilia? Ron, I'd seen your comment on the cinematreasures site that sparked this note.
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May. 1st, 2006 09:28 amaroraborealis.livejournal.comI've been enjoying brunch at Sound Bites in Ball Square occasionally for about 7 years. Now, of course, everyone who knows Sound Bites also knows and puts up with their trying to rush you out the door. The breakfast is great, and so you put up with the fact that they drop off the check practically with the food, and whisk your plate out from under you the minute you put your utensils down. Okay, I'm used to that. They're a small place and turnover is the key to their making money. Fine.
Yesterday, however, they reached a new and disappointing low, and lost me as a customer in the process. While I was dining with a friend, the host stopped his running around and said to us, "Less talking, more eating!" When I looked at him with what must have been a rather dumbfounded look, he went on to say that they had a long line, and that here, people eat more than they talk, and there's no time for talking, and people are waiting. "You have 20, maybe 30 minutes here, max." At that point, I'm pretty sure I looked as shocked and offended as I felt, and he said, "Don't get mad. I'm serious, that's just how it is."
Now, honestly, I've always liked Sound Bites, even with the varied quality of service, and even though I've felt rushed in the past, it hasn't been so bad that I wouldn't go back, especially because it's such a great neighborhoody feeling place. But I hate to feel rushed, in pretty much any situation. Even more, I hate to feel rushed when I'm eating, which I think is a pleasure that should be savored, not to mention that the rushing of food is just generally unhealthy and bad.
I told the host on my way out that I wouldn't be back. It seems unlikely that he cares, given that there's always a line and I haven't been a regular in a while, but I figured he ought to know that he lost one in that exchange, anyway. The food is good, after all, but there's no reason to be outright rude to your patrons.
Yesterday, however, they reached a new and disappointing low, and lost me as a customer in the process. While I was dining with a friend, the host stopped his running around and said to us, "Less talking, more eating!" When I looked at him with what must have been a rather dumbfounded look, he went on to say that they had a long line, and that here, people eat more than they talk, and there's no time for talking, and people are waiting. "You have 20, maybe 30 minutes here, max." At that point, I'm pretty sure I looked as shocked and offended as I felt, and he said, "Don't get mad. I'm serious, that's just how it is."
Now, honestly, I've always liked Sound Bites, even with the varied quality of service, and even though I've felt rushed in the past, it hasn't been so bad that I wouldn't go back, especially because it's such a great neighborhoody feeling place. But I hate to feel rushed, in pretty much any situation. Even more, I hate to feel rushed when I'm eating, which I think is a pleasure that should be savored, not to mention that the rushing of food is just generally unhealthy and bad.
I told the host on my way out that I wouldn't be back. It seems unlikely that he cares, given that there's always a line and I haven't been a regular in a while, but I figured he ought to know that he lost one in that exchange, anyway. The food is good, after all, but there's no reason to be outright rude to your patrons.
Diner style place?
Apr. 29th, 2004 04:44 pmrdcf.livejournal.comCan anyone recommend a diner type place that serves breakfast all day in the area? My husband and I live two blocks away from Powderhouse Square so the closer to there the better, walking distance a must. We moved in the winter so we're just now starting to explore the area on foot and would love a place we can walk to on Sundays and grab breakfast anytime of the day.
Sound Bites
Jan. 26th, 2004 02:36 pmtisana.livejournal.comHello, all.
I'm moving to Magoun Sq in Somerville, in a few days, and I barely know the area. Can anyone tell me if Sound Bites, the breakfast place on Broadway, is really as bad, service-wise, as the horror stories indicate? Is the food worth it?
I'm moving to Magoun Sq in Somerville, in a few days, and I barely know the area. Can anyone tell me if Sound Bites, the breakfast place on Broadway, is really as bad, service-wise, as the horror stories indicate? Is the food worth it?
Soundbites (ball square)
Mar. 13th, 2002 10:38 amcthulhiaIt's one of my favorite local places, but, absolutely don't go there on a busy weekend.
When I go before work, during the week, I never have problems like this person did.
(And no, I doubt it's a gender thing, so must as a neurotic waiter thing.)
When I go before work, during the week, I never have problems like this person did.
(And no, I doubt it's a gender thing, so must as a neurotic waiter thing.)
