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Downtown Somerville Restaurant Experience
Downtown Somerville Restaurant Experience Welcome to Dine Downtown Somerville, where culinary delights await at every turn! Nestled in the heart of Central New Jersey, our vibrant downtown district pulses with the energy of a community passionate about food, culture, and connection. As the proud stewards of this gastronomic haven, the Downtown Somerville Alliance (DSA) invites you to embark on a culinary journey like no other. From cozy bistros serving up traditional Italian fare to trendy fusion restaurants blending flavors from around the globe, our dining scene is as diverse as it is delicious. But downtown Somerville is more than just a collection of restaurants – it's an experience. It's the joy of discovering your new favorite dish at a hidden gem tucked away on a side street. It's the laughter of friends sharing small plates and stories late into the evening. It's the satisfaction of supporting local businesses and savoring the flavors of our community. And what better way to experience it all than during one of our much-anticipated restaurant week events? Throughout the year, the Downtown Somerville Alliance orchestrates these culinary celebrations, where participating restaurants roll out special menus, prix-fixe offerings, and exclusive culinary experiences. It's the perfect opportunity
Nature Days Enrichment Programs
Nature Days Enrichment Programs At Nature Days, we let kids be kids as they explore, create, and discover! Our educators guide children through structured and unstructured learning and play time outdoors, helping children develop the creativity and critical thinking needed to build long-lasting connections with nature. Age appropriate activities let children develop cognitive, social, and emotional skills, encourage cooperative play, practice positive social behavior and communication skills. Our programs are made up of small groups of children with a low student to teacher ratio, allowing each child to get the attention they need. Fairview Farm Wildlife Preserve has plenty of space to explore with quiet forests, trickling streams, colorful meadows, big skies, fresh air, and even some magical places where fairies are thought to live! Ages 3-5 Adult Participation Optional
Swamp Kids
Swamp Kids at the EEC (Ages 8-10) Become a Swamp Kid! This program is designed to let the child’s curiosity and passion guide their learning. Nature is a great teacher for this outdoor, afterschool series! $40 for 4-day session per person
Bob Gilmartin Acoustic Solo at Riverside Inn
Bob Gilmartin Acoustic Solo at Riverside Inn Join us for some dinner and hang out to hear some great tunes with Bob Gilmartin!
Local Harvest Dinner at Red Horse by David Burke-Bernards Inn
Local Harvest Dinner at Red Horse by David Burke-Bernards Inn Red Horse by David Burke is celebrating the Garden State’s local bounty with its Local Harvest Dinner on Thursday, April 25 from 6:30-9:30 p.m. The four-course dinner paired with local wines and beers will highlight Two River Mushrooms, Barnegat Bay Mussels, Fossil Farms Bison, Ramstein Beer and Meadowbrook Wines. Tickets are $95 per person and are available online at www.redhorsebydb.com (908) 766-0002 Local Harvest Dinner, Thursday, April 25 Welcome Paradise in Sourland sourland lavender gin, apricot brandy, honey, lemon, lime, milk First Course Mushroom Terrine, roasted two river mushrooms, braised leeks, truffle foam Ramstein 575 Lager Second Course Roasted Monkfish, barnegat bay mussels, miso potato puree, shellfish broth Meadowbrook Albarino 2022 Third Course Fossil Farms Bison Short Ribs, wilted swiss chard, cauliflower puree, rhubarb Meadowbrook Cabernet Franc 2022 Fourth Course Cheesecake, whipped goat cheese, local honeycomb, orange Skye Acres Gewurztraminer 2022
Irish Seisiun at Flounder
Irish Seisiun at Flounder Brewing The second AND fourth Thursday of EVERY month! That means its time for our Irish Seisiun! What is an Irish Seisiun? Unlike a performance, the musicians at a seisiun are playing for enjoyment as much for each other as for anyone who comes to listen. There are a core group of players, and others who drop in now and then. In fact, we never know who will show up or what instruments they will play—all completely acoustic and unamplified bringing the barn to life organically! Usually one person will start a tune, and those who know it join in. Musicians play until they feel like stopping or switch tunes. The origin and spirit of this music is in playing for dancers. If Irish dancers drop by to this seisiun, they will be welcome, too! Feel free to make requests if you know an Irish tune. To this group of musicians, virtuosity is less valued than the collective effort.
