Since the West Broad Bandshell opened a few months ago, it’s safe to say that everything Chef Romie and Tanika have put out has been extraordinary. This kimchi martini, crafted by bartender Keegan Fleming, nails both concept and sophistication. Whether or not you’re a fan of the brine in a dirty martini, this drink is undeniably sensual. It glides across the palate with a smoothness that balances the sharper notes of gochujang-infused kimchi juice. If Bloody Marys or salinity driven martinis are already in your repertoire—or if you’ve been curious about savory cocktails but never found the right entry point—this is the one.

Sure, Cambridge gets all the love for its fancy schools and buzzing squares, but if you’ve actually been through there, you know it’s the people who make the city what it is. While Gen Z runs from the burbs to this metropolis, copy-pasting whatever they last saw on the internet, this Cambridge icon just does his own thing. Swagger. Brains. Soul. Smoke. Period.

Embodying the spirit of bravery— with an open mind, risks have been taken. The pain that kept us up at night no longer does. Has seeing our beauty and sins in others healed us or make us sicker?

From Squares to Social Glue: Savannah, a Blueprint for Community-Oriented Urbanism

Through its iconic public squares, lush parks, and gathering spaces, Savannah demonstrates how thoughtful urban design can cultivate lasting human connection and civic life.