Ignite, A Night Out: November 7, 6-9:30pm, Union Square
The Ignite Festival will not be extinguished! Instead of a festival per se, Ignite this year will be an opportunity to come out to Union Square to feast upon global drinks and cuisine, while soaking up a hot vibe on a cold night.
This en plein air gastronomic gala, brought to you by the Somerville Arts Council will take place at restaurants throughout the entire Square. Each eatery will feature special fiery dishes and libations to warm you up. Diners are encouraged to dress up in festive and toasty attire; so come as an arctic explorer, Sasquatch, or don your giraffe onesie. We'll have lighting and art displays in the heart of the square—all to create a festive light-filled atmosphere as the days get darker and colder. Ignite is a chance to taste something new, be festive, and support Union Square restaurants! Oh yeah, it's B.Y.O.B. (bring your own blanket).
We will be following all city safety protocols. We ask that people wear masks at all times while walking around the square and to maintain strict social distancing. We recommend you make a reservation at a restaurant (up to 6 guests per table) and also don’t forget about take-out options!
Participating Artists and Curators: The Community Lantern Project, Anne Dresbach, Nathaniel Devarie, Owen McGarry, J. Sybylla Smith and more!
Participating businesses include:
Start your night off with some fuego cocktails at:
- The Independent: King Volcano-- Chipotle & jalapeno infused tequila, aperol, pineapple, agave, lime
- Brass Union: Fire Walk With Me with Mezcal, lime, cassis, chili tincture, ginger, fire
- El Potro Mexican Grill: Fuego Margarita--Jalapeño & chipotle spices with our traditional house margarita
How About then stopping by for an appetizer:
- Buenas: Buffalo Cauliflower empanadas-- Spicy Cheesy Gooey Buffalo Cauliflower
For the Main Course try the different spices and fiery dishes, literally!
- Machu Picchu: Lomo a la Huancaina, Aguadito Soup, and Amor en Llamas Cocktail-- Creamy Peruvian Pepper pasta w/ steak tips. Aguadito- cilantro based reviving chicken soup. Amor en LLamas. - orange-pineapple cocktail on fire (literally)
- Nibble Kitchen: Chotpoti: potatoes and sliced boiled eggs topped with a mix of cilantro, roaster coriander seeds, red peppers, black salt and tamarind pulp.
- HEN Chicken Rice: may we suggest the spicy #5, succulent and zesty fried chicken served with ginger rice like you'd find on the streets of Bangkok!
- Tanám: Firegrilled Chicken Rice Bowl Combo, Grilled sugarcured chicken thigh, scotch bonnet relish, cucumber tomato salad, rice, special combo only cocktail (no substitutions)
- Masala Square: Spicy Tikka Masala with customers choice of protein! Served with rice and Mango Lassi.
- Casa B Tapas: Puertoriqueña Hamburguesa-- Red bean burger, guacamole sweet plantain, spicy grandma's ketchup on tostones
...and we cant forget about dessert!
- Gracie’s Ice Cream: Fluff Cones and spicy chocolate chip ice cream with Cayenne chocolate chip
Get updates on restaurant specials & sneak peaks of the art on the event Facebook page: https://fb.me/e/1MHjcyv4s