Foundry on Elm, located in Davis Square in Somerville, Mass., held its grand opening party last Wednesday night. We live close enough to Foundry to easily go there for dinner any night of the week, so I convinced Jeff to come along with me to check out the food and the atmosphere.
We walked in and found ourselves in an upscale sports bar. Toward the back of the restaurant were more tables and more of a dining room feel. I liked this immediately. It's nice to have a place to go where you can sit at the bar and catch a Boston sports game but also feel equally comfortable sitting at a table and having dinner too.
Shortly after we arrived, we ran into Melissa of
Foodies at Work and joined her at a table. Will from
The Boston Foodie, Justin of
Justin Can Cook, and Robin of
Doves and Figs were also at the table. And Scott, better known as
One Food Guy, sat with us later in the evening.
The centrally located table enabled me to check out the whole place from my seat, not to mention the spread that was set up just a few feet away.
Waiters came by with
food throughout the night, and after a slow start (at least to our table), drinks were served regularly as well.
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| Flatbread pizza with bacon, thin slices of new potatoes, and gorgonzola |
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| Duck rillette with mustard seeds |
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| I think this was venison pate with cranberry relish |
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| Mini Croque Monsieur with Nueske's ham and Gruyere |
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| Kabocha squash soup with creme fraiche and pickled cranberry -- my favorite of the night |
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| Fried mac and cheese balls with ham -- Jeff's favorite |
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| Flatbread pizza with sundried tomatoes, goat cheese, pine nuts, and balsamic reduction |
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| I forget what this one was called, but it was very lemony and refreshing |
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| Elm St. Punch (Sailor Jerry’s Rum, fresh squeezed juice, and mint) |
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| A sampling of desserts: brownie, chocolate chip cookie, and pumpkin walnut cookie |
We had a great evening and enjoyed the food, drinks, and atmosphere. Jeff and I agreed we would be back for dinner soon.
I was invited by AllHeartPR, and drinks and food were complimentary.
Have you been to Foundry yet? What did you think?
18 comments:
It sounds like it was a great time! I didn't go to the opening party but I definitely want to check out Foundry soon!
what a great array of goodies! it's nice to have so many options so close to you :)
The fried mac & cheese is right up my alley. So many great restaurants in Davis!
Great recap of the night! I'm 99% positive the other drink is the Bee's Knees - Bombay Sapphire, lemon, honey syrup. The drinks at Foundry went down a little too easily! I would definitely like to go here again. It's great having fun new places in the neighborhood.
Oooh I'd love to check out Foundry on Elm soon. I'm so glad that there are so many nice, new places in Cambridge!
Mmmm everything looks great! I was sad to miss this event that evening- now Im even SADDER! Great recap!
Went there a few weeks ago with some friends and had a great time. My pizza was so so but I tried the mushroom flatbread pizza and it was great!
Looks like s great new addition to the David square neighborhood! Glad you had fun!
Sounds like a great place to have close to home. Food looks fun and festive too ... especially the fried mac and cheese. Swoon! ;)
Sounds like a great meal! Z and I tried Foundry when it first opened, but weren't entirely impressed with the beer menu. However, it sounds like it deserves a second chance - and I still need to try the food. ;)
mmmm.. this place looks awesome - my friend just moved to David square so i have to check it out!
how does one get an invite to a restaurant opening?
Good find. I don't go to Davis enough and think I am meeting friends there on Sat. I'll definitely recommend this place!
Very cool! Great recap. I need to start making it over to that side of the river more often!
Everything looks delicious, I haven't heard of Foundry, but I will definitely have to check it out next time I'm in Somerville.
That looks like such a fun party!
I have been to Foundry and was particularly taken with the cauliflower and chorizo side dish. Although I miss Bowl & Board, Davis Square really needed a more upscale dining option.
Everything looks delicious! The mac and cheese looks pretty darn good!
Great recap, that was my first time having fried mac and cheese! No surprise, but I really like it.
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