"Lehrhaus, located in a large, light-filled Somerville space at 425 Washington Street (in the former home of wood-fired grill spot Kirkland Tap & Trotter), is a self-described Jewish tavern and house of learning. Its co-founders, rabbi Charlie Schwartz and journalist and former national memory champion Joshua Foer, say it is the first of its kind in the modern world. Embarking on this experiment with them is head chef Noah Clickstein, an alum of popular Somerville restaurant Juliet; sous chef Alex Artinian, whose resume includes stints at acclaimed spots Asta, Oleana, and Sofra; and bartending star Naomi Levy. Together, they’re attempting to build a modern Jewish cultural hub — that includes an ambitious kosher restaurant — in the Boston area." - Erika Adams
