He kept his shotgun in plain sight, within reach, on the counter. Joe had his own unique security system in his store.
drumroll please … one of the most memorable and colorful legendary stores of old Somerville, Joe Izzy’s at Glen Park. Let’s not forget Kay and Chips, and The Hostess Factory.įinally, reopening in this whimsical dream sequence would be …. Don’t forget the photo booth! They brought back the McRib, so let’s revive May’s, Clarendon Hill Penny Candy, Disc Diggers, Ray’s Fruit, Tony’s Foodland, G and A Fabrics, Russell’s Donuts, and Lois’ Candy Shop. We want Woolworths and the Teele Square 5 and 10 to return. But back to our list of top stores of the past you said you would bring back: Marks, Sparks, Albertines on Somerville Ave., the old Thurston Spa, Sunny’s Deli, Harold’s Luncheonette, The Railside and The Bargain Center. The newcomers could use it to learn about Somerville’s past business history.Īt one point there were more corner and variety stores in Somerville than there are condos now. What we need is a glossary of all the old businesses, just for fun. A lot of those old gin-mills bred mayhem, so let’s only bring back a select few.Īs I was putting this story together I had an idea. I’ll take Bradlees over Target any day.Īt one time there were so many bars and lounges in the city, they were within stumbling distance of each other. Be sure to wear an article of clothing from Bradlees, because a lot of us still have stuff from there. Half of Somerville worked there and the rest worked at First National Foods. Rebuild and reopen Somerville Lumber and have a reunion. Knock down a condo someplace and rebuild Dapper Dan’s and The Embassy Lounge! Hey, if they bring back Ten Hills Variety they’ll still have 9 hills left!
Di Tucci’s Sub Shop, La Contessa Italian Bakery and the original Primos. The Venice Cafe, The Paddock Restaurant, Kennedy’s Butter and Egg, Ming Toy, and BoBo’s Chinese Restaurants. Somerville folks spoke and here are the top stores they’d bring back if possible: Cara Donna Bakery, Patsy’s Bakery, and Brigham’s. The block including the Railside BBQ on Holland St., which was replaced by the Harvard Vanguard building, also now housing Au Bon Pain.
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