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Boston Globe
4 days ago
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Finding a bar for every taste is a tough task, but Somerville's Tall Order lives up to its name
Tall Order serves cocktails, non-alcoholic drinks, and an eclectic menu. Will Faraci The pair had long been on the prowl for a standalone space close to Swisher's home near Union Square, which is indeed a tall order. But the effort paid off: They opened in March, enlisting Juan Pedrosa (The Glenville Stops, Yvonne's) to craft a menu that would complement their drinks. Advertisement 'We wanted a welcoming and approachable neighborhood cocktail bar. We have domestic and local craft beer on tap. We have Guinness on tap. We want to be the kind of place where you can stop in for a beer, have dinner out with your friends, have a more involved cocktail if that's what you're looking for, but also just a vodka soda or a High Noon,' Swisher says. Pickled mushrooms at Tall Order. Will Faraci The food : If you can't decide between onion dip, a massive scoop of pimento cheese with a side of Saltines, pickled button mushrooms, or steak tartare, this is your place. Get wild with crispy blocks of tofu glistening with honey and Gochujang (my recommendation), or play it safer with roasted cod over saffron rice, a dish that's simple enough to be spa-like. Swisher recommends the grilled broccoli with pecorino Romano and breadcrumbs, perhaps not a typical bar offering, but that's the point. Advertisement Bar snacks top out at $9 and are generously apportioned; share plates are $19 and under; entrees are in the $25 range. At Tall Order, low-ABV cocktails are creative and affordable. Will Faraci The drinks : 'We really just want to compose drinks that we think are tasty and compelling, from standard cocktails to low-ABV drinks to cocktails without any alcohol in them, in interesting flavor combinations,' Swisher says. That's the nice thing about this place: There are plenty of booze-free options, including a 1,2,3,4, which tastes like a citrus-fueled vanilla milkshake dolloped with a cloud of mango foam. The low-alcohol Little Panda is an aromatic elixir of vermouth, sherry, lime juice, and a quarter-ounce of Rhum Agricole, stirred up with an olive. 'It's really crisp and refreshing. It's got a lot of character, especially for a drink that's kind of on the lower-ABV side,' he says. Drinks are about $14. And there's also $5 Miller Lite, with casual (but prompt) service to match. The takeaway : A welcoming refuge when your date wants chips, dips, and beer, but you require an elegant bespoke cocktail accompanied by steak tartare or a proper plate of pork, peppers, and potatoes. Oh, and they take reservations. At Tall Order, larger dishes like pork and potatoes offset a long roster of bar snacks. Will Faraci Tall Order, 70 Beacon St., Somerville, 857-214-0678, Kara Baskin can be reached at
Boston Globe
07-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Boston Globe
Lydia Shire takes over at Harvard Square's Bar Enza; Tall Order opens in Somerville
Advertisement 'Tall Order has all of the trappings of a modern cocktail bar, but in a cozy pub atmosphere,' Swisher says. Get Winter Soup Club A six-week series featuring soup recipes and cozy vibes, plus side dishes and toppings, to get us all through the winter. Enter Email Sign Up Non-imbibers will find satisfaction, too: A large portion of the cocktail menu is dedicated to low-ABV options and alcohol-free drinks. Chef Juan Pedrosa ( Yvonne's , The Glenville Stops ) serves a New American menu: steak tartare with carrot remoulade, caramelized onion dip, smoked bluefish pate, fried chicken sandwiches. Visit for dinner from 5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday, and for drinks nightly except for Tuesdays. Tall Order serves cocktails, non-alcoholic drinks, and an eclectic menu. Will Faraci Coming soon : In May, the team behind South Boston's Capo and Lincoln and Charlestown's Meanwhile, The Boston Public Market (100 Hanover St.) adds vendors this month: Ramen spot Noodle Lab returns to the market, while mother-and-son team Mr. Tamole . The Mr. Tamole pop-up opens soon at The Boston Public Market. Handout Pop-ups: Allston comfort food purveyor Sloane's (197 North Harvard St.) morphs into O'Sloane's , an Irish pub, during March. Try shepherd's pie empanadas, curried garlic cheese chips, beef stew pie, and bangers and mash throughout the month. On Thursdays, there's live music. Kara Baskin can be reached at
