Somerville’s Bow Market’s has vegetarian takeaway where you won’t miss the meat, either with Saus’ variations on fries, hot dogs, burgers or with the bibimbap at Perillas (where you can get marinated beef bulgogi if you insist).

Wanting to see a big game on a big screen in a festive setting, I sauntered over to Olde Magoun’s Saloon with a degree of trepidation it would be too crowded, and your typical cap-on-backward bro-ness would reign. I was pleasantly surprised on a number of levels.

Harvard Square’s reliably delicious Henrietta’s Table has attractive outdoor dining and is ready with heat lamps as colder weather rolls in; and nearby, Jasper White’s Summer Shack has a pop-up with lobster, shrimp and oysters not to be missed.

The Biscuit has relocated to Somerville’s Bow Market as The Little Biscuit and has plenty to enjoy on a cozy outdoor patio. Colette Wine Bistro in Porter Square has a variety of good seating areas and a weekend brunch with the yummy comfort of a loaded croissant.

In this notebook about dining options during the Covid-19 shutdown look for a bucatini kit from Giulia; produce boxes from Thistle & Shamrock; chicken quesadillas from Felipe’s Taqueria; roasted chicken from Hi-Rise Bread Co.; and delivered meals from the Bountiful Kitchen service.