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I know I talked about the opening of Premiere on Broadway in Somerville before it officially opened, but I went to eat there on night theee and it was AMAZING, so even though I rarely do two pieces on the same place, I wanted to mention it again.
First of all, the space is BEAUTIFUL! In addition to way-cool star-studded artwork and a HUGE bar (helmed by former Beehive mixlogy master Martin Fernandez), the 10,000-square foot venue has PLENTY of seating (including many booths that are next to enormous garage doors that not only allow a view but can be opened to make indoor seating like outdroor seating- but with a real roof!), and even a dance floor where local bands and DJs will be doing their things almost every night.
Even though it was only the first weekend, the place was running like a well-oiled machine with a friendly cooperative staff always nearby and every made-to-order order delivered as effectively as possible. This is thanks in part to the experienced ownership of the Zammuto family (who also opened 519 on Broadway), who are developing the entire building.
As might be hoped, however, the star of the show was the food, which is being cratively crafted by former Eataly Chef Dan Bazzinotti.
While the entire menu is amazing, some of the standouts are the “dirty rice” arancini, a massive charcuterie that boasts homemade pickles and a crunchy sausage that chef calls a ”Slim Jim,” a grilled peaches and pistachio plate, hand-made gnocchi with corn and smoked ricotta, and lobster paraprdella that (I am told) was delicioso! They also had a triramisu and espresso martini that put me under the talbele with joy!
With a great Sunday brunch and plans for a pizzeria next door, Premiere has what it takes to be the next hot spot in the suburbs and should draw crowds from Tufts and far afield as well, so get on it early!