At Trina's Starlite Lounge, the Fridge, Not the Bartender, Hands Out Advice | Bon Appétit
"A beloved Somerville neighborhood bar with an anti-minimalist, cluttered interior—walls jammed with old-school beer signs, a disco ball above the bar, and a greeter stand lit by a library-style desk lamp. A small fridge behind the bar, covered in colorful magnetic letters, dispenses daily platitudes (for example, "A job is more than a paycheck—it’s also a place where you cry in the bathroom" and "The year is 2015. Trap Queen is playing on the aux cord. Obama is President. Life is good.") that serve as conversation starters and set the tone for pregamers and postgamers. The crowd mixes local regulars, rumpled yuppies, and college kids who prefer $4 'Gansetts to pricier cocktails; plates of outstanding fried chicken, Ritz cracker–topped mac and cheese, and nostalgic tater tots are staples. Earnest and unpretentious, it functions as a friendly home-base watering hole where the vibes and the food keep people coming back." - ByOset Babür-Winter
