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Rachael Dewing, left, and Melissa Clark of Somerville. Thursday, May 16, 2013 at the new Bronwyn in Somerville. Photo by Laurie Swope

    May 16 at Bronwyn in Somerville

    Spotted stopped by Bronwyn, the newly opened Central and Eastern European restaurant in Union Square.

    Rachael Dewing and Melissa Clark of Somerville.

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    SPOTTED IN BOSTON: OUT AND ABOUT IN THE CITY

    Rachael Dewing, left, and Melissa Clark of Somerville. Thursday, May 16, 2013 at the new Bronwyn in Somerville. Photo by Laurie Swope

    May 16 at Bronwyn in Somerville

    Spotted stopped by Bronwyn, the newly opened Central and Eastern European restaurant in Union Square.

    Rachael Dewing and Melissa Clark of Somerville.

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    "I didn't think there was a lack of Kielbasa in my life, but apparently there was," said Loran Harvey, left, with Gailyn Bell-Upp, both of Somerville. Thursday, May 16, 2013 at the new Bronwyn in Somerville. Photo by Laurie Swope

    May 16 at Bronwyn in Somerville

    "I didn't think there was a lack of kielbasa in my life, but apparently there was," said Loran Harvey, left, with Gailyn Bell-Upp, both of Somerville.

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    "I worked a hundred hours last week. I worked sixty hours this week. On a rare day off I chose to come here to support a great local business opened by friends," said Jon Olszewski, right, with Daniel Reed, left, Evan Moran, and Melissa Clarke, all of Somerville. Thursday, May 16, 2013 at the new Bronwyn in Somerville. Photo by Laurie Swope

    May 16 at Bronwyn in Somerville

    "I worked 100 hours last week. I worked 60 hours this week. On a rare day off I chose to come here to support a great local business opened by friends," said Jon Olszewski, right, with Daniel Reed, left, Evan Moran, and Melissa Clarke, all of Somerville.

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    "The Knodel is prepared differently than I have ever had it. And it is fantastic. I used to live in Austria and I made lots of knodel with Austrian people. I am a knodel critic," said Rebekah Powers of Somerville, with Zachary McCouder of Dorchester. Thursday, May 16, 2013 at the new Bronwyn in Somerville. Photo by Laurie Swope

    May 16 at Bronwyn in Somerville

    "The knodel is prepared differently than I have ever had it. And it is fantastic. I used to live in Austria and I made lots of knodel with Austrian people. I am a knodel critic," said Rebekah Powers of Somerville, with Zachary McCouder of Dorchester.

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    "I loved the pretzel. It was the biggest pretzel I have ever seen," said Chelsea Holloway of Somerville, left, with Wes Vangel of Jamaica Plain and Colleen Ball of Somerville. Thursday, May 16, 2013 at the new Bronwyn in Somerville. Photo by Laurie Swope

    May 16 at Bronwyn in Somerville

    "I loved the pretzel. It was the biggest pretzel I have ever seen," said Chelsea Holloway of Somerville, left, with Wes Vangel of Jamaica Plain and Colleen Ball of Somerville.

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    Keleigh Quinn of Somerville and Brian Rasimick of Boston. Thursday, May 16, 2013 at the new Bronwyn in Somerville. Photo by Laurie Swope

    May 16 at Bronwyn in Somerville

    Keleigh Quinn of Somerville and Brian Rasimick of Boston.

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    Rob Martinelle and Casey Glenn, both of Somerville. Thursday, May 16, 2013 at the new Bronwyn in Somerville. Photo by Laurie Swope

    May 16 at Bronwyn in Somerville

    Rob Martinelle and Casey Glenn, both of Somerville.

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    Paula Robert-Hunt of Boston and Joel Dashnaw of Jamaica Plain. Thursday, May 16, 2013 at the new Bronwyn in Somerville. Photo by Laurie Swope

    May 16 at Bronwyn in Somerville

    Paula Robert-Hunt of Boston and Joel Dashnaw of Jamaica Plain.

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    "We've been to Octoberfest in Munich, so this is nostalgic," said Ben Dauksewicz,right, with Steve Napoli, left, and Mike Berka, all of Somerville. Thursday, May 16, 2013 at the new Bronwyn in Somerville. Photo by Laurie Swope

    May 16 at Bronwyn in Somerville

    "We've been to Octoberfest in Munich, so this is nostalgic," said Ben Dauksewicz,right, with Steve Napoli, left, and Mike Berka, all of Somerville.

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    "This restaurant is about the recipes Tim grew up with as a child in Germany. He was classically trained in Paris, but this is from his German heritage," said co-owner Bronwyn Wiechmann with chef and co-owner Tim Wiechmann. Thursday, May 16, 2013 at the new Bronwyn in Somerville. Photo by Laurie Swope

    May 16 at Bronwyn in Somerville

    "This restaurant is about the recipes Tim grew up with as a child in Germany. He was classically trained in Paris, but this is from his German heritage," said co-owner Bronwyn Wiechmann with chef and co-owner Tim Wiechmann.

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    Jon Kalinoski and Kerrin Tracy, both of Somerville. Thursday, May 16, 2013 at the new Bronwyn in Somerville. Photo by Laurie Swope

    May 16 at Bronwyn in Somerville

    Jon Kalinoski and Kerrin Tracy, both of Somerville.

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    Albert Gualtieri of Medford and Amanda Ferguson of Somerville. Thursday, May 16, 2013 at the new Bronwyn in Somerville. Photo by Laurie Swope

    May 16 at Bronwyn in Somerville

    Albert Gualtieri of Medford and Amanda Ferguson of Somerville.

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    Bartender Melissa "Mellie" Wiersma. Thursday, May 16, 2013 at the new Bronwyn in Somerville. Photo by Laurie Swope

    May 16 at Bronwyn in Somerville

    Bartender Melissa "Mellie" Wiersma.

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    "I loved the potato pancakes. They were an interesting twist on latkes," said Ilana Levine of Cambridge, with Jonathan Seidmann of Brookline. Thursday, May 16, 2013 at the new Bronwyn in Somerville. Photo by Laurie Swope

    May 16 at Bronwyn in Somerville

    "I loved the potato pancakes. They were an interesting twist on latkes," said Ilana Levine of Cambridge, with Jonathan Seidmann of Brookline.

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    From left: Michael Press, Kate McClellan and Matt Hunt, all of Boston. Thursday, May 16, 2013 at the new Bronwyn in Somerville. Photo by Laurie Swope

    May 16 at Bronwyn in Somerville

    From left: Michael Press, Kate McClellan and Matt Hunt, all of Boston.

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    "We're big fans of Tim. He's one of the best chefs in the country," said Dave Richman, right, with Rob Macey, both of Somerville. Thursday, May 16, 2013 at the new Bronwyn in Somerville. Photo by Laurie Swope

    May 16 at Bronwyn in Somerville

    "We're big fans of Tim. He's one of the best chefs in the country," said Dave Richman, right, with Rob Macey, both of Somerville.

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    Bartender Melissa "Mellie" Wiersma serves up some brew. Thursday, May 16, 2013 at the new Bronwyn in Somerville. Photo by Laurie Swope

    May 16 at Bronwyn in Somerville

    Bartender Melissa "Mellie" Wiersma serves up some brew.

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    "Their Jagerschnitzel was the best I ever had," said Melissa Schinell, with Evan Schinell, both of Somerville. Thursday, May 16, 2013 at the new Bronwyn in Somerville. Photo by Laurie Swope

    May 16 at Bronwyn in Somerville

    "Their Jagerschnitzel was the best I ever had," said Melissa Schinell, with Evan Schinell, both of Somerville.

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    The dining room at the new Bronwyn. Thursday, May 16, 2013 at the new Bronwyn in Somerville. Photo by Laurie Swope

    May 16 at Bronwyn in Somerville

    The dining room at the new Bronwyn.

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    "We're just here for pretzels and beer," said Zak Jensen, with Vanessa Mayer, both of Somerville. Thursday, May 16, 2013 at the new Bronwyn in Somerville. Photo by Laurie Swope

    May 16 at Bronwyn in Somerville

    "We're just here for pretzels and beer," said Zak Jensen, with Vanessa Mayer, both of Somerville.

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    From left: Josh Specht of Somerville, Jamie Martin of Cambridge, and Katrina Forrester of Cambridge dig into the pretzels. Thursday, May 16, 2013 at the new Bronwyn in Somerville. Photo by Laurie Swope

    May 16 at Bronwyn in Somerville

    From left: Josh Specht of Somerville, Jamie Martin of Cambridge, and Katrina Forrester of Cambridge dig into the pretzels.

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    Katie Harrigan of Boston. Wednesday, May 16, 2013 at the Bell In Hand Curious Traveler Kick Off Party in Boston. Photo by Laurie Swope

    May 15 at the Traveler Kick Off Party at The Bell in Hand in Boston

    Katie Harrigan of Boston.

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    From left: Eric Rivera of Winthrop, Diego Moreno of Winthrop, Tiffany Cane of Winthrop, Jose Lopez of East Boston, Tim Mahoney of Scituate, James Callahan of East Boston and Alyson Bishop of Boston. Wednesday, May 16, 2013 at the Bell In Hand Curious Traveler Kick Off Party in Boston. Photo by Laurie Swope

    May 15 at the Traveler Kick Off Party at The Bell in Hand in Boston

    From left: Eric Rivera of Winthrop, Diego Moreno of Winthrop, Tiffany Cane of Winthrop, Jose Lopez of East Boston, Tim Mahoney of Scituate, James Callahan of East Boston, and Alyson Bishop of Boston.

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    Jon Maul of Waltham and Heidi Schultz of San Diego. Wednesday, May 16, 2013 at the Bell In Hand Curious Traveler Kick Off Party in Boston. Photo by Laurie Swope

    May 15 at the Traveler Kick Off Party at The Bell in Hand in Boston

    Jon Maul of Waltham and Heidi Schultz of San Diego.

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    "When I lived in South East Asia I had a mustache down to my nipples. It was long, flowing and blonde and all the tourists would come up and pull it. Especially Canadians. All the Easterners loved it, but the Westerners would just pull it," said Brent Wetmore of Washington, DC, left, with Jeff Devers of Santa Barbara, CA. Wednesday, May 16, 2013 at the Bell In Hand Curious Traveler Kick Off Party in Boston. Photo by Laurie Swope

    May 15 at the Traveler Kick Off Party at The Bell in Hand in Boston

    "When I lived in South East Asia, I had a mustache down to my nipples. It was long, flowing and blonde and all the tourists would come up and pull it. Especially Canadians. All the Easterners loved it, but the Westerners would just pull it," said Brent Wetmore of Washington D.C., left, with Jeff Devers of Santa Barbara, Calif.

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    "I feel like everyone here looks up to me and emulates me for being awesome enough to have my very own mustache. I have a pretty amazing situation here," said Jesse Morris of Tampa, center, about his mustache, with Jason Sample of Pittsburgh, left, and John Dorman of Medfield. Wednesday, May 16, 2013 at the Bell In Hand Curious Traveler Kick Off Party in Boston. Photo by Laurie Swope

    May 15 at the Traveler Kick Off Party at The Bell in Hand in Boston

    "I feel like everyone here looks up to me and emulates me for being awesome enough to have my very own mustache. I have a pretty amazing situation here," said Jesse Morris of Tampa, center, about his mustache, with Jason Sample of Pittsburgh, left, and John Dorman of Medfield.

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    "It doesn't feel right. It just feels so wrong," said Emily Kay, left, about her mustache, with Susan Groff, both of Philadelphia. Wednesday, May 16, 2013 at the Bell In Hand Curious Traveler Kick Off Party in Boston. Photo by Laurie Swope

    May 15 at the Traveler Kick Off Party at The Bell in Hand in Boston

    "It doesn't feel right. It just feels so wrong," said Emily Kay, left, about her mustache, with Susan Groff, both of Philadelphia.

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    Nick Korzec and Lindsay Young, both of Boston. Wednesday, May 16, 2013 at the Bell In Hand Curious Traveler Kick Off Party in Boston. Photo by Laurie Swope

    May 15 at the Traveler Kick Off Party at The Bell in Hand in Boston

    Nick Korzec and Lindsay Young, both of Boston.

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    Kayelynne Hein of Fort Worth laughing at the bar. Wednesday, May 16, 2013 at the Bell In Hand Curious Traveler Kick Off Party in Boston. Photo by Laurie Swope

    May 15 at the Traveler Kick Off Party at The Bell in Hand in Boston

    Kayelynne Hein of Fort Worth laughing at the bar.

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    "I've seen some impressive mustaches here in Boston. If you have the time and energy and stamina to grow it out- kudos. But not me," said Dave Duff of Watertown, with Katie Harrigan of Boston. Wednesday, May 16, 2013 at the Bell In Hand Curious Traveler Kick Off Party in Boston. Photo by Laurie Swope

    May 15 at the Traveler Kick Off Party at The Bell in Hand in Boston

    "I've seen some impressive mustaches here in Boston. If you have the time and energy and stamina to grow it out — kudos. But not me," said Dave Duff of Watertown, with Katie Harrigan of Boston.

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    Kirsten Janes of Royal Oak, MI, left, and Wendy Brummel of Grand Rapids. Wednesday, May 16, 2013 at the Bell In Hand Curious Traveler Kick Off Party in Boston. Photo by Laurie Swope

    May 15 at the Traveler Kick Off Party at The Bell in Hand in Boston

    Kirsten Janes of Royal Oak, Mich., left, and Wendy Brummel of Grand Rapids.

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    Melissa Matthews of Pittsburgh, PA, and Ryan Sandy of Raleigh, NC. Wednesday, May 16, 2013 at the Bell In Hand Curious Traveler Kick Off Party in Boston. Photo by Laurie Swope

    May 15 at the Traveler Kick Off Party at The Bell in Hand in Boston

    Melissa Matthews of Pittsburgh and Ryan Sandy of Raleigh, N.C.

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    Jaymi Haegle of Windham, NH, with Paul Chenard of Methuen. Wednesday, May 16, 2013 at the Bell In Hand Curious Traveler Kick Off Party in Boston. Photo by Laurie Swope

    May 15 at the Traveler Kick Off Party at The Bell in Hand in Boston

    Jaymi Haegle of Windham, N.H., with Paul Chenard of Methuen.

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    Nick Korzec, Lindsay Young, center, and Katie Harrigan, all of Boston, take a photo of themselves. Wednesday, May 16, 2013 at the Bell In Hand Curious Traveler Kick Off Party in Boston. Photo by Laurie Swope

    May 15 at the Traveler Kick Off Party at The Bell in Hand in Boston

    Nick Korzec, Lindsay Young, center, and Katie Harrigan, all of Boston, took a photo of themselves.

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    "Every time I grow one, my fiancee tells me to shave it off," said Jamesion Pavlov of California, right, with Will Manilov of Boston. Wednesday, May 16, 2013 at the Bell In Hand Curious Traveler Kick Off Party in Boston. Photo by Laurie Swope

    May 15 at the Traveler Kick Off Party at The Bell in Hand in Boston

    "Every time I grow one, my fiancee tells me to shave it off," said Jamesion Pavlov of California, right, with Will Manilov of Boston.

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    From left: Tori Banu of Cambridge, Mike Banu of Cambridge, Kyle Snook of Boston, Allen Ruiz of Cambridge, and Susie Castillo of Cambridge. Wednesday, May 16, 2013 at the Bell In Hand Curious Traveler Kick Off Party in Boston. Photo by Laurie Swope

    May 15 at the Traveler Kick Off Party at The Bell in Hand in Boston

    From left: Tori Banu of Cambridge, Mike Banu of Cambridge, Kyle Snook of Boston, Allen Ruiz of Cambridge, and Susie Castillo of Cambridge.

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    Bartender Rachael Dadio-Perrone of Boston. Wednesday, May 16, 2013 at the Bell In Hand Curious Traveler Kick Off Party in Boston. Photo by Laurie Swope

    May 15 at the Traveler Kick Off Party at The Bell in Hand in Boston

    Bartender Rachael Dadio-Perrone of Boston.

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    "Billy calls me the Bread King," said Joe Piantedosi of the Piantedosi Baking Company, with Billy Costa. "Our grandfather started our company in in 1916 and I started going in when I was eight-years-old with my grandfather," said Piantedosi. Friday, May 10, 2013 at the Taste of the North End in Boston. Photo by Laurie Swope

    May 10 at the Taste of the North End in Boston

    Spotted caught up with food fans at the Taste of the North End at the DCR’s Steriti Memorial Rink.

    "Billy calls me the Bread King," said Joe Piantedosi of the Piantedosi Baking Company, with “TV Diner” host Billy Costa. "Our grandfather started our company in 1916 and I started going in when I was 8 years old with my grandfather."

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    Cevin Soling of Cambridge and Laura Dodge of Allston. Friday, May 10, 2013 at the Taste of the North End in Boston. Photo by Laurie Swope

    May 10 at the Taste of the North End in Boston

    Cevin Soling of Cambridge and Laura Dodge of Allston.

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    Lino DiSchino of the Piantedosi Bread Company dances with fellow team members behind their bread table. Friday, May 10, 2013 at the Taste of the North End in Boston. Photo by Laurie Swope

    May 10 at the Taste of the North End in Boston

    Lino DiSchino of the Piantedosi Bread Company danced with fellow team members behind their bread table.

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    "Italian food means comfort, love and family. That's what it's all about," said Alexa Celentano of Peabody, with Mario Forziati of Wakefield. "She's got it down," said Forziati. Friday, May 10, 2013 at the Taste of the North End in Boston. Photo by Laurie Swope

    May 10 at the Taste of the North End in Boston

    "Italian food means comfort, love, and family. That's what it's all about," said Alexa Celentano of Peabody, with Mario Forziati of Wakefield. "She's got it down," said Forziati. F

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    "She just cut-off Mayor Tom Menino in a wheelchair to get to her Mike's Pastry cannoli," said Areeg Eluri of South Boston, right, about Shannon Hogan of Waltham. "It was an accident. But I don't feel guilty. It was a good cannoli," said Hogan. Friday, May 10, 2013 at the Taste of the North End in Boston. Photo by Laurie Swope

    May 10 at the Taste of the North End in Boston

    "She just cut-off Mayor Tom Menino in a wheelchair to get to her Mike's Pastry cannoli," said Areeg Eluri of South Boston, right, about Shannon Hogan of Waltham. "It was an accident. But I don't feel guilty. It was a good cannoli," said Hogan.

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    Tori Walsh of Cambridge, left, and Meag Doherty of Charlestown, try Strawberry Shortcake from the Modern Pastry Shop table. Friday, May 10, 2013 at the Taste of the North End in Boston. Photo by Laurie Swope

    May 10 at the Taste of the North End in Boston

    Tori Walsh of Cambridge, left, and Meag Doherty of Charlestown, sampled Strawberry Shortcake from the Modern Pastry Shop table.

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    "We go to one table, then back to the wine. We go to another table, then back to the wine. We're getting full," said Matt WInterle, with Jessica Chisolm, both of Boston. Friday, May 10, 2013 at the Taste of the North End in Boston. Photo by Laurie Swope

    May 10 at the Taste of the North End in Boston

    "We go to one table, then back to the wine. We go to another table, then back to the wine. We're getting full," said Matt Winterle, with Jessica Chisolm, both of Boston.

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    Andrew Langtry, left, Tom, and Marshall, all of Cambridge. Wednesday, May 16, 2013 at the Bell In Hand Curious Traveler Kick Off Party in Boston. Photo by Laurie Swope

    May 15 at the Traveler Kick Off Party at The Bell in Hand in Boston

    Andrew Langtry, left, Tom, and Marshall, all of Cambridge.

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    Watertown Police Detectives from left: Jenn Connors, Dave MacNeil, and Kathy Donohue, all of Watertown. Friday, May 10, 2013 at the Taste of the North End in Boston. Photo by Laurie Swope

    May 10 at the Taste of the North End in Boston

    Watertown Police Detectives from left: Jenn Connors, Dave MacNeil, and Kathy Donohue, all of Watertown.

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    "It took over an hour and a half, but we got to every table. Now we are stuffed," said Casey Butler of Boston, right, with Justine Harrington of Hanover. Friday, May 10, 2013 at the Taste of the North End in Boston. Photo by Laurie Swope

    May 10 at the Taste of the North End in Boston

    "It took over an hour and a half, but we got to every table. Now we are stuffed," said Casey Butler of Boston, right, with Justine Harrington of Hanover.

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    Karen Murphy, left, and Lucy Rivera, both of Beacan Hill Friday, May 10, 2013 at the Taste of the North End in Boston. Photo by Laurie Swope

    May 10 at the Taste of the North End in Boston

    Karen Murphy, left, and Lucy Rivera, both of Beacon Hill.

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    "We're almost done. We only have three more tables to try. We are full," said Colby Young, with Shirley Austin, both of Boston. Friday, May 10, 2013 at the Taste of the North End in Boston. Photo by Laurie Swope

    May 10 at the Taste of the North End in Boston

    "We're almost done. We only have three more tables to try. We are full," said Colby Young, with Shirley Austin, both of Boston.

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    "Our goal is to hit every table. The quote of the day is 'Look out, cook out.' That means we are going to hit every booth in the whole place. We challenged each other," said Jonathan Sproul of Charlestown, right, with Jessican McDonald of Boston, Jamie McDonald of Boston, second from the left, and Philip Frattaroli. Friday, May 10, 2013 at the Taste of the North End in Boston. Photo by Laurie Swope

    May 10 at the Taste of the North End in Boston

    "Our goal is to hit every table. The quote of the day is 'Look out, cook out.' That means we are going to hit every booth in the whole place. We challenged each other," said Jonathan Sproul of Charlestown, right, with Jessican McDonald of Boston, Jamie McDonald of Boston, and Philip Frattaroli.

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    From left: Marianne Aiello, Jill Mier, Kiera Culhane, Leanne Cormier, and Shannon Hartigan, all of Boston. "Italian food is the comfort food of America," said Cormier. Friday, May 10, 2013 at the Taste of the North End in Boston. Photo by Laurie Swope

    May 10 at the Taste of the North End in Boston

    From left: Marianne Aiello, Jill Mier, Kiera Culhane, Leanne Cormier, and Shannon Hartigan, all of Boston. "Italian food is the comfort food of America," said Cormier.

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    Of course we are going to hit every table. We're Italian," said Antonio Sordillo of Wakefield, right, with Joseph Salerno of Medford and Heidi Buccigross of Boston. Friday, May 10, 2013 at the Taste of the North End in Boston. Photo by Laurie Swope

    May 10 at the Taste of the North End in Boston

    “Of course we are going to hit every table. We're Italian," said Antonio Sordillo of Wakefield, right, with Joseph Salerno of Medford and Heidi Buccigross of Boston.

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    "I didn't know what I was coming here for. She got the tickets and I was like, 'free food and beer? I can do that!'," said Ashley Fazio of North Chelmsford, right, with Chelsea Yerardi of Billerica. Friday, May 10, 2013 at the Taste of the North End in Boston. Photo by Laurie Swope

    May 10 at the Taste of the North End in Boston

    "I didn't know what I was coming here for. She got the tickets and I was like, 'Free food and beer? I can do that," said Ashley Fazio of North Chelmsford, right, with Chelsea Yerardi of Billerica.

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    "We've been to every table- and some of them twice. My stomach is stuffed beyond belief. We are warning others, but it is quite addictive. You can't stop," said James Jumes of Chestnut Hill, with Jenn Joy Wilson of Somerville, left, Heather Barry of South Boston, second from left, and Patricia Jumes of Chestnut Hill. Friday, May 10, 2013 at the Taste of the North End in Boston. Photo by Laurie Swope

    May 10 at the Taste of the North End in Boston

    "We've been to every table- and some of them twice. My stomach is stuffed beyond belief. We are warning others, but it is quite addictive. You can't stop," said James Jumes of Chestnut Hill, with Jenn Joy Wilson of Somerville, left, Heather Barry of South Boston, second from left, and Patricia Jumes of Chestnut Hill.

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    Rich Feilteau and Anne Damphousse, both of Medford. Friday, May 10, 2013 at the Taste of the North End in Boston. Photo by Laurie Swope

    May 10 at the Taste of the North End in Boston

    Rich Feilteau and Anne Damphousse, both of Medford.

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    "We'll try everything as long as we can fit it in. Nothing will scare me as long as I have room," said Evan Myers of Canton, with Dianne Aucello of Melrose. Friday, May 10, 2013 at the Taste of the North End in Boston. Photo by Laurie Swope

    May 10 at the Taste of the North End in Boston

    "We'll try everything as long as we can fit it in. Nothing will scare me as long as I have room," said Evan Myers of Canton, with Dianne Aucello of Melrose.

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    Mayor Tom Menino and his wife Angela pose for photos with the Master of Ceremonies Billy Costa. Friday, May 10, 2013 at the Taste of the North End in Boston. Photo by Laurie Swope

    May 10 at the Taste of the North End in Boston

    Mayor Tom Menino and his wife Angela posed for photos with the Master of Ceremonies Billy Costa.

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    "The secret is little bites. But a lot of little bites. I've been doing this for along time," sai Gina Caycedo of Charlestown, second from right, with Melissa Doyle of Boston, left, Mike McCaffrey of Charlestown and Maggie Kelly of Weymouth. Friday, May 10, 2013 at the Taste of the North End in Boston. Photo by Laurie Swope

    May 10 at the Taste of the North End in Boston

    "The secret is little bites. But a lot of little bites. I've been doing this for along time," sai Gina Caycedo of Charlestown, second from right, with Melissa Doyle of Boston, left, Mike McCaffrey of Charlestown, and Maggie Kelly of Weymouth.

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    Tori Walsh of Cambridge and Meag Doherty of Charlestown. Friday, May 10, 2013 at the Taste of the North End in Boston. Photo by Laurie Swope

    May 10 at the Taste of the North End in Boston

    Tori Walsh of Cambridge and Meag Doherty of Charlestown.

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    Lucia Dichiro, left, and Marina Lomoro, both of the North End. Friday, May 10, 2013 at the Taste of the North End in Boston. Photo by Laurie Swope

    May 10 at the Taste of the North End in Boston

    Lucia Dichiro, left, and Marina Lomoro, both of the North End.

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    "The twenties was about liberation. It was more free. It was the first era like it," said Danette St. Onge of Cambridge, right, with Anastasia Sierra of Newton, left, and Rebekah Stout of Brighton. Wednesday, May 9, 2013 at the Great Gatsby Ball and Extravaganza at Upstairs on the Square in Cambridge. Photo by Laurie Swope

    May 8 at The Great Gatsby Ball and Extravaganza at Upstairs on the Square in Cambridge

    Ahead of the theatrical release of “The Great Gatsby,” 1920s-era enthusiasts gathered at Cambridge’s Upstairs on the Square to dance the night away. Take a look at scenes from the event.

    Upstairs on the Square is located at 91 Winthrop St., Cambridge, www.upstairsonthesquare.com

    "The '20s was about liberation. It was more free. It was the first era like it," said Danette St. Onge of Cambridge, right, with Anastasia Sierra of Newton, left, and Rebekah Stout of Brighton.

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    "Where can we go today and see someone in tassles and have it be acceptable?" said Joan Quinn Eastman of Boston, right, with Heather Faris of Watertown and Lloyd Sheldon Johnson of Cambridge. "Verve! We're missing verve! We're missing energy. We're missing dancing. We're missing individuality and living free," said Johnson. Wednesday, May 9, 2013 at the Great Gatsby Ball and Extravaganza at Upstairs on the Square in Cambridge. Photo by Laurie Swope

    May 8 at The Great Gatsby Ball and Extravaganza at Upstairs on the Square in Cambridge

    "Where can we go today and see someone in tassles and have it be acceptable?" said Joan Quinn Eastman of Boston, right, with Heather Faris of Watertown and Lloyd Sheldon Johnson of Cambridge. "Verve! We're missing verve! We're missing energy. We're missing dancing. We're missing individuality and living free," said Johnson.

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    Danette St. Onge of Cambridge dancing with a friend. Wednesday, May 9, 2013 at the Great Gatsby Ball and Extravaganza at Upstairs on the Square in Cambridge. Photo by Laurie Swope

    May 8 at The Great Gatsby Ball and Extravaganza at Upstairs on the Square in Cambridge

    Danette St. Onge of Cambridge dancing with a friend.

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    "What Ilike about the twenties most is that America meant more then. Like buying American and working in America. The overall feel of life and the American ethic was at its peak then," said Harley French, right, with Tara Feely, both of Boston. Wednesday, May 9, 2013 at the Great Gatsby Ball and Extravaganza at Upstairs on the Square in Cambridge. Photo by Laurie Swope

    May 8 at The Great Gatsby Ball and Extravaganza at Upstairs on the Square in Cambridge

    "What I like about the '20s most is that America meant more then. Like buying American and working in America. The overall feel of life and the American ethic was at its peak then," said Harley French, right, with Tara Feely, both of Boston.

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    Julia Wagner of Somerville dancing with Thomas Chappell of Cambridge. Wednesday, May 9, 2013 at the Great Gatsby Ball and Extravaganza at Upstairs on the Square in Cambridge. Photo by Laurie Swope

    May 8 at The Great Gatsby Ball and Extravaganza at Upstairs on the Square in Cambridge

    Julia Wagner of Somerville dancing with Thomas Chappell of Cambridge.

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    "It was a time of decadence. It's definitely a theme I can get along with," said Rob Blasi of Watertown, with Laura Wilson of Brighton. Wednesday, May 9, 2013 at the Great Gatsby Ball and Extravaganza at Upstairs on the Square in Cambridge. Photo by Laurie Swope

    May 8 at The Great Gatsby Ball and Extravaganza at Upstairs on the Square in Cambridge

    "It was a time of decadence. It's definitely a theme I can get along with," said Rob Blasi of Watertown, with Laura Wilson of Brighton.

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    "It was my grandmother's time. When she was 19, she wore a flapper's hat. She pulled it way down. We wanted to celebrate that," said Diana Lynch, with Ben Sacchetti, both of Cambridge. Wednesday, May 9, 2013 at the Great Gatsby Ball and Extravaganza at Upstairs on the Square in Cambridge. Photo by Laurie Swope

    May 8 at The Great Gatsby Ball and Extravaganza at Upstairs on the Square in Cambridge

    "It was my grandmother's time. When she was 19, she wore a flapper's hat. She pulled it way down. We wanted to celebrate that," said Diana Lynch, with Ben Sacchetti, both of Cambridge.

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