“Taking care of each other- and our local businesses- matters”
A BostonBRT Cares Initiative –– Making stronger connections between transit and the community it serves.
Local Business Matters
The first two initiatives of BRTCares (or From BostonBRT with Care), The Distance of Care and BRT Care Package initiatives in Everett focused on safety on public transportation and the need to clear the major hurdle of building public trust. The third initiative of the series, the “Love Your Neighborhood” contest further builds a sense of community and that taking care of each other- and our local businesses- matters
Central to most communities is food. Food establishments are suffering as we move into winter under COVID19.
The multi-dimensional campaign continues the BRTCares theme that transit is not separate but an essential part (the spine) of thriving neighborhoods and communities such as Everett. In this case, these initiatives consider context and challenges that affect a community and take action to alleviate those challenges. In many ways, the combined campaign redefines the connection between transit and community and what can be achieved with a truly integrated perspective and a new, creative lens on how to build awareness about transit goals within a community.
Ask The Community
The “Love Your Neighborhood” contest asked the community to send in their favorite places to eat and drink in Everett.
To promote the contest, images of local restaurants were featured for inspiration, but the focus was be on what the community shares with us.
In the process, we found and promoted the community’s favorite local eateries, locating the best places to eat. Food establishments got a much-needed boost to their income..
The “Love Your Neighborhood” contest
Contest is now closed.
For a chance to win $100 per week for 6 weeks to spend at their favorite restaurant, participants sent their favorite three places to eat in Everett in and why via Instagram, Facebook or Twitter
Extra entry: Participants posted a picture of their favorite restaurant on their Instagram, Facebook or Twitter and tagged @BOSBRT and #EverettBRT to submit their entry.
Week 1 Winners
@dpeary
Nana’s Pizza: no other pizza compares to Nana’s. This is the only place I’ll order pizza from!
Square Deli: Top quality, fresh food and homemade potato chips 😋
8️⃣🔟 Bar and Grill: Friendly staff, everything I’ve ever ordered was perfect, and the 🍸are delicious!
Jay LP
With so much diversity in Everett it’s hard to pick only 3. When it comes to baked good Bakes & Cakes has great options. There pan de queso and coxinha are the best. My go to Chinese restaurant is Dar Hee. Everything from there crab rangoon to there beef teriyaki is good. If you want pizza then Nanas Pizza is the way to go. A classic local shop that I love to support. #everettbrt
Week 2 Winners
@geo.vergara
Marão Burguer: they have the best Brazilian sandwich I have ever tasted and an inexplicable green sauce 🤤🤤
Pastelaria Vitória and Padaria Santana's: they are bakeries that produce food with Brazilian seasoning and produce wonderful sweets!
I can't forget to mention Açaí, they are my favorites in Everett. @oliveiraseverett @pastelariakisabor8 @maraoburgers
@Hayvery_18
@bosBRT #EverettBRT 3 favorite restaurants Oliveiras, La Hacienda, Short Path Distillery!
— Avery Heilbron (@Hayvery_18) February 15, 2021
I hope you like the video :) pic.twitter.com/hKNdMeNyUY
Week 3+4 Winners
@miahamilton5
Nightshift, Yasai Bowl, The Chicken & Rice Guys @bosBRT #EverettBRT
@vanessamnorris
My top three are:
1. Andrea's Taqueria because they have the absolute BEST shrimp tacos! Loaded with shrimp, they don't skimp at all.
2. Jumbo House is great for American Chinese food. It's family run and they take excellent COVID precautions. I feel really safe picking up food there, and the family is super nice!
3. Santana's is my go-to for Brazilian treats, especially coxinhas! They have a wide selection of incredible food at an affordable price. ❤️❤️❤️
@keithcspencer
Oliveira's Steak Bar & Grill: great Brazilian food at decent price and a lively atmosphere right on Broadway accessible to public transit.
8/10 Bar & Grill: a longtime favorite to order or sit down in the hole in the wall restaurant on Norwood Street, steps from Broadway and its transportation options.
The Square Deli: Chris knows how to do it right, and keeps the best subs, soups, and specials coming right in the heart of the hustle and bustle of Everett Square
Week 5 Winners
@krystalyn_cruz
1. Santana Cafe because their food is delicious and they always give great, fast service despite how busy they are on a daily basis. Best avocado smoothie!
2. 8/10 Bar and Grille because Billy - enough said.
3. Dempsey’s because I can’t get enough of their breakfast and coffee flavors. They recommended getting a breakfast sandwich on a chocolate chip bagel once. It was delicious. Everyone needs to try it!
@giannalramirez
Oliveiras Steak house, Braza for South American and Sei Bar for the best sushi/ Chinese around!! 🍣
@tbronson3
@aeronautbrewing @abbondanzaristorante @villagebarandgrill These provide some of the best food and drink I didn’t know I was missing until I moved here!
THE LOVE YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD CONTEST OVERVIEW
1. BostonBRT’s Love Your Neighborhood Contest runs from February 1st until March 10th 2021
2. Participants post comments or images to Twitter, Instagram or Facebook with the tag #EverettBRT for a chance to win one of 10 prizes of $100 per week for 6 weeks at any one of their top 3 favorite places to eat in Everett, Ma. Participants will in addition win Bus passes and gift cards separate from the main prize.
3. Entries must be produced by the contestant and images must be captured within the City of Everett.
4. Eligible entries must state and/or photograph their top 3 places to eat in Everett Ma.
5. The 10 winners will be selected by a panel of judges from BostonBRT. Entries can be posted any time within the week. During the contest period, each Wednesday at 11:59PM, the judges will select the winner that is deemed the most fun, creative, and inspired entry of the week. Multiple submissions of the same restaurants and/or photos by the same person is prohibited. Entries that do not win in a particular week, will not be considered in subsequent weeks.