@kumquat stated that Shybird is now in the old Commonwealth space, not Glass House. But that’s not correct, either. I’m never in that area, so I don’t know what is in the old Commonwealth space (a cursory Google search comes up empty). I bet you, @honkman, and I have crossed paths there, as it was a popular place for company lunches/dinners.
I agree that Glass House has nice ambience/great location but the food does not do the location justice (my data is old, by ~4-5 years).
To be clear, I didn’t say either of those things 
- I said that Commonwealth was behind where Shybird is now (which I’m still pretty sure is true - I pass Shybird on my bike to/from my office every time).
But either way, glad to be warned off of Glass House and for us all to have a minute to remember how nice Commonwealth was, especially at sunset on a nice spring/summer evening!
Sorry to not have a better suggestion for @Parsnipity !
I clearly need to read more closely. Apologies!
I should have started with – congratulations!!!
That book has come up a few times of late.
My friends who decided on the Museum of Science were late to marrying, and the budget point was more theoretical – they wanted to have a great party and see all their friends, but how much is too much to spend for that?
Still, it’s always amazing to me how much some venues cost even before food. Not that they are not worth it – I went to a spectacular reception at the main New York Public Library a few years ago, and THAT was a serious sticker, but a forever memory.
You may want to check out the Trustees properties if you’re willing to venture out – many are available as venues.
@Parsnipity just remembered this thread courtesy mention of the BPL tea room elsewhere.
Which venue did you select for your celebration?
Thanks for asking! We decided to keep it super local and are having our shindig at the VFW in Davis Square, with Dave’s Fresh Pasta providing catering, and a local band we met at Porchfest. We went to the new Somerville Mayor’s inauguration celebration at the Armory a few months ago, which Dave’s catered, and it was such a great event that, while the Armory was way too big and expensive for us, we approached Dave’s and have worked out a plan with them. I’ll let you know how it goes!
Sounds great and as you say, super local. I’m glad you got to experience Dave’s catering directly. We love Semolina Kitchen (Dave’s owns). The local band you met at Porchfest …!!!..sounds so lovely. Congratulations and best wishes!
This sounds so fun! Cannot wait for the report!!!
Sounds great – wish you a wonderful celebration!
Was gonna say I know a fun band, but they don’t travel that far 
Have a total blast!
Can’t go wrong with Dave’s Pasta! Sounds like it’s going to be a great time - can’t wait to read the report!
I’m imagining a surfboard set up as a makeshift bar ;-). Have a blast!
