Petsi Pies is an excellent Black-owned pie shop in Somerville - they even have some vegan options available.

Union Square Donuts is a donut shop in Somerville’s Union Square - they also have four other locations around the city.

Veggie Crust is a vegan spot in Somerville that serves everything from pizza to curry to ice cream.

Himalayan Kitchen is an excellent Nepali restaurant in Somerville’s Union Square.

Tu y Yo is a very good Mexican spot near Tufts where everyone should order some tamales.

Diesel Cafe is a popular coffee shop in Davis Square with, interestingly, some pool tables.

Forge is an all-in-one coffee shop, bakery, and ice cream store located in Somerville.

Highland Kitchen is a Somerville neighborhood staple that has good cocktails and fun food.

Tipping Cow is a Black-owned, nut-free ice cream shop in Somerville with some good seasonal flavors.

Celeste is a cool little Peruvian restaurant in Union Square that makes great ceviche.

Create is a tiny art gallery and cocktail bar in Union Square’s Bow Market.

Just outside Union Square in Somerville, Aeronaut is one of the most fun - and best - breweries in all of Boston.

R.F. O’Sullivan is an Irish pub in Somerville with really good, really big burgers.

El Potro is a small, colorful Mexican place in Union Square with really big plates and margaritas.

Bronwyn is a fun German restaurant and bar in Union Square.

T&B is a Union Square pizza place with some interesting toppings and seriously good crust.