Obscure Stairways of Somerville

Ron Newman posted a map detailing 'Obscure Stairways of Somerville' on Somerville Voices. Interesting concept, and a few of them are on Broadway in the Winterville:

http://www.somervillevoices.org/2010/04/26/transportation/obscure-stairways-of-somerville/


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Brazilian Times‎ is published out of Winter Hill

I was recently tipped off about the fact that publishing headquarters for Brazilian Times is right here in Winter Hill:

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Given the "estimated more than 30,000 Brazilians living in Somerville", this is obviously a great resource to the local community and beyond. The one catch- as far as I know there is currently no English language translation; however, Marcelo Zicker, a reporter with the Brazilian Times will be writing for Somerville Scout as a reporter and blogger with posts in both English and Portuguese, covering events promoted by the Brazilian community.

Magoun Square has a Science Fiction Association!

The New England Science Fiction Association has a clubhouse conveniently located in Magoun Square.

From their website:

NESFA, founded in 1967, is one of the oldest science fiction clubs in New England. Our largest activities are Boskone, our annual convention, and NESFA Press.

Check out their active list of (local and nonlocal) events:

http://nesfa.org/intimes.html

The door to the NESFA Clubhouse from rhino8888's photostream:

Updates to the map

As noted by Mike L and Amanda, Bread and Company now has beer, and the map has been updated accordingly along with a couple of additions for pizza in Magoun Square noted on the Davis Square LiveJournal.

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Next Winter Hill Map update: Coffee and Cake! Any suggestions welcome.

Coffee and cake in Somerville, from sushiesque's photostream!

Stuff To Do Within A Mile of Winter Hill: Pizza and Beer

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Not on the red line, Somerville.

L.D. posts her list of "The places you wouldn't bother to go unless you live in Winter Hill" on yelp. Check it out:



http://www.yelp.com/list_details?list_id=kIyxTDKZ_wR65TSUYhTKeA

Replacement for Bickford's moving in

Reposting this excellent news from georgy at Davis Square Live Journal. Now let's hope Shaw's takes form sometime this decade.

georgy

13 October 2008 @ 10:24 am

Winter Hill, but hey: Replacement for Bickford's moving in

Bread and Co., which has a location in Everett, will be taking the place of the recently departed (and not at all missed) Bickford's on Broadway in Winter Hill:

http://www.breadcompany.net/eng/index.html

From the menu on this site, it looks like mostly Brazilian pastries and sandwiches, but the signage on the building mentioned "Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner," so perhaps they are expanding their fare in this location. I would be psyched to have a real breakfast place within a stone's throw of my house (no offense to the Neighborhood and the Ball Sq., but they are a sliiiight hike).

Daniel Maher Stained Glass: Art in Winter Hll

Daniel Maher Stained Glass


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Green Line Extension Post: Better Late Than Never...

The Green Line Extension Project has posted some new relevant info. Check this out, if you are interested in seeing the public chatter.

Thought Exercise

1. Richard Trum Playground is in Winter Hill.
2. Who is Richard Trum?


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Random Fact about Winter Hill

From:

Real Estate is Fun

Some Things You Do Not Need to Know About...

The smallest national park in the United States is in Somerville...on Winter Hill. ...it marks the spot where Paul Revere evaded capture during his "one if by land" gig. Speaking of that gig, the Brits took thier first hostile action against the emerging revolutionaries when they struck the old Mollet Grist Mill in Somerville in 1774. They confsicated 212 barrels of gunpowder and angered thousands of musket toting farmers.

Winter Hill Has a Dog Park: Saxton Foss Park

Saxton Foss Park

49 Fellsway West, access the park via Broadway and McGrath Highway
Local residents are drawn to this fully equipped park for the swimming facilities and athletic fields. Dog owners should note that the park also has public restrooms and lighting for walks after dusk.

On-leash


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Reason 45 for why Somerville is GREAT.

On the southeast border of Winter Hill, where Highland Ave meets Medford St, a nostalgic SomerVillain adds an entry to our cataloging of all things Winter Hill with reason #45 why Somerville is great:

While we’re talking about memories: the Lowell Street bridge, located between Highland Ave. and Medford St., has been under construction for about 8 years and is finally finished. But before it went under construction, it was the wildest bridge around. If you we’re driving, and hit the bridge at say, 25 mph, you would get a little airborne. Being around 14 at the time, we’d get our moms to hit the bridge fast so that we’d get airborne. Any city that has a bridge that shoots your car into the air, even if it does decide to rebuild it, is cool.


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Another look at ice cream in Winter Hill

We had an ice cream post a while back. I don't know if Louie's was listed:

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Didja know about the Cambridge Somerville Medford Acupuncture Clinic in Winter Hill?

Me neither:
http://www.chiwellness.com/acupuncture_somerville_ma.htm


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Catching up with the Best of 2007

Winter Hill owns five of the top spots in the Somerville News "Best of 2007" including:

Best Pizza: Mamma Lisa’s – Winter Hill
Best Sub Shop: Leone’s Sub & Pizza – Winter Hill
Best Liquor Store: Winter Hill Liquors – Broadway and Temple Street
Best Electrician: TD Electric – Winter Hill
Best Barber Shop: Tony’s Barber Shop – Winter Hill

Congratulations to the winners. It's a start, but I'm hoping for more top spots from the Wintervillains in 2008:
http://somervillenews.typepad.com/the_somerville_news/2008/01/the-winners-of.html


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Virgies? No. Madison's on The Ave? No. Highland Kitchen? Yes.

When I first moved to Somerville there was a dive bar up Highland Ave called Vergies. At least I think it was called that. This wasn't a dive bar like the Model or the Silhouette. This was a real dive. After I lived there a little while, Virgies was closed for renovations, and Madison's on the Ave sprung up in its place. I went there once. Not too much later, Madison's was closed for renovations, and now, the Highland Kitchen has popped up. Rumor is, it's pretty good, and it might actually be there for a while.


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Highland Kitchen satiates Somerville neighborhood's cravings

By Katie Johnston Chase Globe Staff / January 19, 2008

SOMERVILLE - I've always dreamed of living within walking distance of a restaurant with delicious, affordable food, a decent bar, and a comfortable vibe. A place I could go to a few times a month to have dinner or a drink. A place I could call my hangout.

So when Highland Kitchen opened around the corner from my house last month, my hopes were high. I knew it was owned by the former chef at Green Street Grill in Central Square, where I had feasted on mahi mahi with mango-avocado salsa and sampled lip-scorching curried goat stew. And when I heard Tom Waits playing on the jukebox the first time I walked in, and saw the silver menus gleaming with promises of brandy flips and chili cheese fries, I was instantly smitten. Halfway through our first drinks, my husband and I were on a first-name basis with the bartender.

Read more:
http://www.boston.com/lifestyle/food/articles/2008/01/19/highland_kitchen_satiates_somerville_neighborhoods_cravings/

Mapping Winter Hill

Ok, here's a start. Feel free to correct my boundaries:

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