Good morning, Waltham,
Welcome to Issue 8. The weather has finally turned, and this weekend officially kicks off the month of May. Thank you to everyone who shared the new, unlocked website last week. Seeing the community pass the link around freely has been incredible.
This week we are covering the new rules for outdoor dining, a legendary sandwich spot that unites us all, and a piece of forgotten industrial history.
Let's get into it.
🍽️ THIS WEEK'S EAT
Domenic's Italian Bakery, 987 Main Street
A couple of weeks ago, we had a fierce community debate about the best steak and cheese. To bring everyone back together, I am featuring a spot that is universally loved. Domenic's has been a Main Street institution for decades.
They make everything from scratch. They are serving up incredible fresh pasta, imported meats, and traditional Italian pastries. Their Italian cold cut sandwich on fresh baked bread is an absolute masterpiece. Best of all, they are open on Sundays from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm, making it the perfect weekend lunch stop.
📍 987 Main St | Open daily
📅 3 THINGS TO DO THIS WEEKEND
Cinco de Mayo at Amuleto Mexican Table
Tuesday May 5 at 484 Moody Street. Cinco de Mayo falls on Taco Tuesday this year. Amuleto operates a 100 percent gluten free kitchen and serves some of the best authentic food on the strip. For the holiday, they are running specials on Beef Barbacoa and Pork Cochinita Pibil. Grab a table and celebrate.
Waltham Philharmonic Spring Concert
Sunday May 3 at 3:00 pm. Experience a powerful afternoon of live music at the Waltham Government Center at 119 School Street. The Waltham Philharmonic Orchestra is presenting their spring concert, The Darkness and the Light, featuring acclaimed cello soloist Emmanuel Feldman.
Kayak Rentals on the Charles River
Located at 195 Moody Street. Paddle Boston is officially open for the spring season at the Moody Street Dam. You can walk right up to the launch, rent a kayak, and spend the afternoon paddling the incredibly scenic, calm six mile stretch of the Charles River that runs right through Waltham and Newton.
🛍️ LOCAL FIND
The Watch City Riverwalk
Now that it is warm, you need to walk the Riverwalk. It is a beautifully paved path that runs directly along the water right behind the historic factory district. It is quiet, scenic, and shaded by massive trees. You can grab a coffee downtown and take a peaceful walk right between the Moody Street Bridge and the Elm Street Bridge without ever leaving the city center.
💬 ONE GOOD THING
Everyone knows Waltham was the Watch City, but very few people know we also built a massive automobile empire. In 1898, Charles Metz built the Orient Aster right here in Waltham, which was the first mass produced motorcycle in America. In 1909, his Metz Company began building highly successful friction drive automobiles. The company was so incredibly successful that Metz actually purchased the massive Gore estate in 1911 just to use the mansion for his executive offices. Long before Detroit took over, Waltham was an absolute pioneer of the American road.
See you next Thursday,
Pankhi
The Waltham Insider
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