East Somerville’s Foodie Crawl: Every Bite Tells a Story

On September 8, 2025, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

Mark your calendars for Tuesday, September 9. The Foodie Crawl is back, and it’s more delicious than ever! This one-of-a-kind tasting tour transforms Broadway into a global dining experience, where every bite tells a story of culture, tradition, and community.

From Brazilian barbecue and Haitian stews to Colombian arepas, French pastries, Italian specialties, Mexican tacos, Salvadoran pupusas, and more, the Foodie Crawl is your passport to East Somerville’s rich and vibrant culinary scene — all in a single evening.

But it’s not just about incredible food. The Foodie Crawl is East Somerville Main Streets’ largest annual fundraiser, and every ticket sold directly supports our mission to promote a vibrant and diverse commercial district in East Somerville. When you join the Crawl, you’re helping us keep local businesses thriving and our community strong.

This Year’s Highlights Taste your way through neighborhood favorites including Michette, Sister’s Caribbean, La Brasa, Mount Vernon, Vinny’s, Ola Cafe, Rei da Picanha, Rincon Mexicano, Taco Loco, Lotus Xpress, and many more – plus enjoy live performances from talented local musicians along the route to keep the energy high and the atmosphere festive. Food will be served from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Tickets

Early Bird Price (through August 31): $45 adults/$15 children

Regular Price (starting September 1)

Pre-sale tickets only; no tickets will be sold at the event

Purchase tickets: eastsomervillemainstreets.org/foodiecrawl

Rain Date: Wednesday, September 10 – all purchased tickets will be honored.

Come hungry, enjoy the music, and discover the stories behind every bite – while supporting East Somerville’s small business community.

 

2 Responses to “East Somerville’s Foodie Crawl: Every Bite Tells a Story”

  1. Eric says:

    Unclear, does the ticket price include food?

  2. Katie says:

    Yes, the ticket price includes food from all the participating restaurants. It is a very fun event…food, music, and a lively atmosphere up and down Broadway. Be sure to get your ticket before the price increases on September 1st!