Martsa on Elm Closed for Now; Fritz to Be Remodeled

DAVIS SQUARE — Martsa on Elm, a Tibetan restaurant in Somerville's Davis Square, has closed. A sign on the door indicates that it will reopen under new management, but no other details are available at this time. [BRT]

SOUTH END — Fritz, a gay sports bar in the South End, will be closing for a few months of renovations after the first of the year. Longtime patrons are worried that it will be undergoing major changes, but the bar has not yet discussed what exactly the renovations will entail. [BosGuy, FB]

CENTRAL SQUARE — Craigie on Main welcomes James Beard award-winning author Hank Shaw on Tuesday, 10/29; Shaw is known for his recipes involving ducks, geese, and the like. Chef Tony Maws will create six- and eight-course tasting menus focusing on the waterfowl for the evening, and Shaw will be available for questions and book-signing. [Official Site]
[Photo: Craigie on Main/Cal Bingham]