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30 Sticky-Sweet Ways to Celebrate the 2021 Fluff Festival at Home or in Somerville

Somerville’s Fluff-filled extravaganza is back in person this year, but there are a variety of options for those who prefer to celebrate at home

by Rachel Leah Blumenthal Updated
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by Rachel Leah Blumenthal Updated

It’s the stickiest time of the year in Somerville’s Union Square, birthplace of Marshmallow Fluff. The annual Fluff Festival went virtual last year due to the pandemic, but it’s back with various in-person activities for 2021 — spread over five days, September 22 through 26, instead of the usual giant, messy, Fluffy extravaganza in one day in the heart of Union Square.

In addition to games, music, merch sales, and other Fluff-related events — see the full calendar here — there’s food, of course. Here’s what you’ll find at participating businesses in and around the neighborhood celebrating the 16th annual Fluff Festival, operating under the 2021 tagline “Onward & Fluffward!” (Individual vendor hours vary, and specials may sell out or change without notice, so check with a restaurant directly if you have your heart set on a particular dish.)

Health experts consider dining out to be a high-risk activity for the unvaccinated; the latest data about the delta variant indicates that it may pose a low-to-moderate risk for the vaccinated, especially in areas with substantial transmission. The latest CDC guidance is here; find a COVID-19 vaccination site here.

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Momo N Curry

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Momo N Curry is offering Fluff momo for the festival.

The restaurant is open for indoor dining, as well as takeout and delivery.

431 Somerville Ave, Somerville, MA 02143
(617) 764-1563
(617) 764-1563

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Carolicious Venezuelan Food

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Carolicious, the Venezuelan food vendor within Aeronaut, will be serving arepas with Fluff, Nutella, and strawberries during the festival.

14 Tyler St, Somerville, MA 02143
(857) 316-7842
(857) 316-7842

Caesar's Pizza & Subs

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On September 25, the pizzeria will offer breadsticks with a Fluff dipping sauce.

401 Somerville Ave, Somerville, MA 02143
(617) 776-9942
(617) 776-9942

Himalayan Kitchen

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Himalayan Kitchen will be serving Fluff momos, aka “flufflings,” during the festival — a pineapple cream cheese version and a creamy ricotta version. There will also be Fluff-topped mango lassis to drink.

The restaurant offers takeout and delivery, with online ordering available.

40 Bow St, Somerville, MA 02143
(617) 622-5805
(617) 622-5805

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The Neighborhood Restaurant

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Neighborhood is offering a Fluff version of its famous cream of wheat, as well as Fluff hot chocolate.

The restaurant is currently offering indoor and outdoor dining, as well as takeout and delivery.

25 Bow St, Somerville, MA 02143
(617) 623-9710
(617) 623-9710

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Maca at Bow Market

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Maca is serving several Fluff-themed macarons all week long, or while supplies last: s’more, Fluffernutter, and Fluffermelly (Fluff and caramel).

The shop is open for takeout; preordering available online. (Explore Bow Market’s indoor and outdoor seating options here.)

1 Bow Market Way Suite 9, Somerville, MA 02143
(617) 539-6227
(617) 539-6227

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Saus at Bow Market

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The Somerville location of Saus will be serving sweet potato chips with a raspberry Fluff dipping sauce.

Takeout is available; order online. (Explore Bow Market’s indoor and outdoor seating options here.)

1 Bow Market Way #12, Somerville, MA 02143

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Remnant Brewing at Bow Market

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The brewery is selling its What the Fluff?! Barrel Aged stout with vanilla bean from September 22 until sold out.

Remnant offers indoor and outdoor seating, as well as beer to go.

2 Bow Market Way, Somerville, MA 02143
(617) 764-0641
(617) 764-0641

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Nibble Kitchen at Bow Market

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On September 22 and 24, Nibble Kitchen will be featuring a Bengali-inspired Fluffernutter (suji halwa, golden raisins, pistachios, and almonds on roti bread); on September 23, there’ll be tres leches cake topped with Fluff.

Nibble Kitchen is open for takeout; order in person. (Explore Bow Market’s indoor and outdoor seating options here.)

1 Bow Market Way, Somerville, MA 02143
(617) 599-4462
(617) 599-4462

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Petrova Chocolates Pop-up at Bow Market

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Since debuting in the local chocolate scene last year, Petrova Chocolates has been making a splash with beautiful bonbons. The company will be popping up at Bow Market’s Fluff Fest Night Market from 4 to 10 p.m. on September 22 to sell Fluff bonbons.

Explore Bow Market’s indoor and outdoor seating options here.

1 Bow Market Way, Somerville, MA 02143

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Adorn Me Africa at Bow Market

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In collaboration with Titis Kitchen, Adorn Me Africa is selling a limited quantity of chin chin s’mores jars, starting at the Fluff Fest Night Market on September 22, 4 to 10 p.m.

Explore Bow Market’s indoor and outdoor seating options here.

1 Bow Market Way, Somerville, MA 02143

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Variety Bar at Bow Market

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Bow Market’s “highest standard, lowest brow cocktail bar” will be serving a Fluff cocktail for the festival.

1 Bow Market Way, Somerville, MA 02143

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Hooked Fish Shop at Bow Market

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The Bow Market seafood shop will be featuring PB&J oysters as a suggested pairing for Remnant’s Fluff beer.

Explore Bow Market’s indoor and outdoor seating options here.

1 Bow Market Way #13, Somerville, MA 02143
(617) 684-5716
(617) 684-5716

Buenas at Bow Market

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Bow Market’s South American shop Buenas is perhaps best known for its empanadas, but it makes a variety of other treats, too, and its contribution to this year’s Fluff Festival is “a thoughtful dessert taking us outside of the world of ‘empanada’ while keeping us squarely in the ‘fun,’ ‘yum,’ and ‘smart!’ camp.” Buenas is baking its empanada dough into sugar and cinnamon chips with a dipping cup of Fluff mixed with Nutella and chocolate chips. “It’s like Dunkaroos but only insofar as we’re giving you a thing you dip.” Available September 22 until sold out.

Preordering online is available for pickup at the shop, or just show up. (Explore Bow Market’s indoor and outdoor seating options here.)

1 Bow Market Way #14, Somerville, MA 02143
(617) 764-6993
(617) 764-6993

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Union Tavern

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Stop by for live music on September 24 and 25, with drink specials such as the Fluff n’ Spice — pumpkin ale, sugar spice rim, and a dash of Fluff.

345 Somerville Ave, Somerville, MA 02143
(617) 776-1557
(617) 776-1557

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Union Square Donuts

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Available at all locations starting September 20, Union Square Donuts is featuring its Fluffernutter doughnut. Brioche-inspired doughnut dough is stuffed with Fluff, dipped in a peanut butter glaze, drizzled with more Fluff, and topped with Fluffernutter cookie crumbles.

Preordering and same-day ordering is available here for pickup at the Somerville and Brookline locations; find a variety of pickup and delivery options from the Time Out Market Boston location here.

20 Bow St, Somerville, MA 02143
(617) 209-2257
(617) 209-2257

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Bloc Cafe

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Bloc Cafe will be serving Fluff whoopie pies (pumpkin and chocolate) as well as Fluffernutter ice cream during the festival.

The cafe is offering indoor and outdoor seating as well as takeout; online ordering is available.

11 Bow St, Somerville, MA 02143
(617) 623-0000
(617) 623-0000

Sally O'Brien's

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Stop by Sally O’Brien’s on September 27 for “friends, football, Fluff, and fun.” Fluff specials will include a cocktail called the Muthafluffa. Live music begins at 5 p.m.

335 Somerville Ave, Somerville, MA 02143
(617) 666-3589
(617) 666-3589

Machu Picchu

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The Peruvian restaurant is stuffing empanadas with Fluff for the festival.

Machu Picchu is currently open for indoor and outdoor dining, as well as takeout and delivery.

307 Somerville Ave, Somerville, MA 02143
(617) 628-7070
(617) 628-7070

The Jungle Community Music Club

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The Union Square music venue will be serving Fluff fried dough and hosting live music on September 24 and 25.

6 Sanborn Ct, Somerville, MA 02143
(617) 718-0204
(617) 718-0204

Vera's

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Vera’s will be serving a Fluff cocktail for the festival.

The restaurant is currently offering indoor and outdoor seating, as well as takeout and delivery.

70 Union Square, Somerville, MA 02143
(617) 623-9211
(617) 623-9211

Hen Chicken Rice

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Khao man gai shop Hen Chicken Rice will be adding Fluff to its Thai iced tea and green tea for the festival.

The restaurant currently offers takeout and delivery; order online.

24 Union Square, Somerville, MA 02143
(617) 764-1285
(617) 764-1285

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Masala Square Indian Kitchen

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Masala Square is serving Fluff naan for the festival.

The restaurant is currently offering indoor dining, as well as takeout and delivery.

23 Union Square, Somerville, MA 02143
(617) 666-9770
(617) 666-9770

El Potro Mexican Bar & Grill

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Mexican restaurant El Potro is adding churros with Fluff to the menu at its Union Square, Somerville, location for the festival, as well as some Fluff-themed decor.

The restaurant offers indoor and outdoor seating, as well as takeout.

61 Union Square, Somerville, MA 02143
(617) 666-4200
(617) 666-4200

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Gracie's Ice Cream

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At Union Square’s ice cream shop Gracie’s, Fluff-dipped cones are always on the menu and likely pair well with current flavors such as black raspberry Oreo, piña colada, and more. Chocolate marshmallow scoops and pints are also available for the festival, as well as “one or two more fluffy flavors,” per a recent Union Square Main Streets newsletter. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Somerville Community Fridge.

Order online for pickup.

22 Union Square, Somerville, MA 02143
(617) 764-5294
(617) 764-5294

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The Independent

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The Indo will be featuring a Fluff cocktail.

The restaurant is currently offering indoor and outdoor dining, as well as takeout and delivery.

75 Union Square, Somerville, MA 02143
(617) 440-6022
(617) 440-6022

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Bronwyn

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Fluff Fest meets Oktoberfest at Bronwyn, which will be serving Okto-Fluff beer.

Bronwyn is currently offering indoor and outdoor seating, as well as takeout.

255 Washington St, Somerville, MA 02143
(617) 776-9900
(617) 776-9900

Casa B

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The restaurant and cocktail bar will be serving Fluff-topped tres leches for dessert, as well as a Fluff rum cocktail.

Casa B is currently offering indoor and outdoor dining, as well as takeout and delivery.

253 Washington St, Somerville, MA 02143
(617) 764-2180
(617) 764-2180

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Juliet

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Juliet is offering a Fluff-themed murder mystery experience on September 23 that includes a three-course dinner for customers to prepare at home and a Zoom event where “everyone’s a suspect — including you!” The menu includes salad, pasta pomodoro, a brownie, and hot chocolate with Fluff.

Buy tickets here ($45 each).

21 Union Square, Somerville, MA 02143
(617) 718-0958
(617) 718-0958

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Ebi Sushi

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The recently remodeled Ebi Sushi — which has a shiny new cocktail bar — will be featuring a Fluff cocktail.

The restaurant is currently open for indoor dining, as well as takeout.

290 Somerville Ave, Somerville, MA 02143
(617) 764-5556
(617) 764-5556

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Momo N Curry

431 Somerville Ave, Somerville, MA 02143

Momo N Curry is offering Fluff momo for the festival.

The restaurant is open for indoor dining, as well as takeout and delivery.

431 Somerville Ave, Somerville, MA 02143
(617) 764-1563
(617) 764-1563

Carolicious Venezuelan Food

14 Tyler St, Somerville, MA 02143

Carolicious, the Venezuelan food vendor within Aeronaut, will be serving arepas with Fluff, Nutella, and strawberries during the festival.

14 Tyler St, Somerville, MA 02143
(857) 316-7842
(857) 316-7842

Caesar's Pizza & Subs

401 Somerville Ave, Somerville, MA 02143

On September 25, the pizzeria will offer breadsticks with a Fluff dipping sauce.

401 Somerville Ave, Somerville, MA 02143
(617) 776-9942
(617) 776-9942

Himalayan Kitchen

40 Bow St, Somerville, MA 02143

Himalayan Kitchen will be serving Fluff momos, aka “flufflings,” during the festival — a pineapple cream cheese version and a creamy ricotta version. There will also be Fluff-topped mango lassis to drink.

The restaurant offers takeout and delivery, with online ordering available.

40 Bow St, Somerville, MA 02143
(617) 622-5805
(617) 622-5805

The Neighborhood Restaurant

25 Bow St, Somerville, MA 02143

Neighborhood is offering a Fluff version of its famous cream of wheat, as well as Fluff hot chocolate.

The restaurant is currently offering indoor and outdoor dining, as well as takeout and delivery.

25 Bow St, Somerville, MA 02143
(617) 623-9710
(617) 623-9710

Maca at Bow Market

1 Bow Market Way Suite 9, Somerville, MA 02143

Maca is serving several Fluff-themed macarons all week long, or while supplies last: s’more, Fluffernutter, and Fluffermelly (Fluff and caramel).

The shop is open for takeout; preordering available online. (Explore Bow Market’s indoor and outdoor seating options here.)

1 Bow Market Way Suite 9, Somerville, MA 02143
(617) 539-6227
(617) 539-6227

Saus at Bow Market

1 Bow Market Way #12, Somerville, MA 02143

The Somerville location of Saus will be serving sweet potato chips with a raspberry Fluff dipping sauce.

Takeout is available; order online. (Explore Bow Market’s indoor and outdoor seating options here.)

1 Bow Market Way #12, Somerville, MA 02143

Remnant Brewing at Bow Market

2 Bow Market Way, Somerville, MA 02143

The brewery is selling its What the Fluff?! Barrel Aged stout with vanilla bean from September 22 until sold out.

Remnant offers indoor and outdoor seating, as well as beer to go.

2 Bow Market Way, Somerville, MA 02143
(617) 764-0641
(617) 764-0641

Nibble Kitchen at Bow Market

1 Bow Market Way, Somerville, MA 02143

On September 22 and 24, Nibble Kitchen will be featuring a Bengali-inspired Fluffernutter (suji halwa, golden raisins, pistachios, and almonds on roti bread); on September 23, there’ll be tres leches cake topped with Fluff.

Nibble Kitchen is open for takeout; order in person. (Explore Bow Market’s indoor and outdoor seating options here.)

1 Bow Market Way, Somerville, MA 02143
(617) 599-4462
(617) 599-4462

Petrova Chocolates Pop-up at Bow Market

1 Bow Market Way, Somerville, MA 02143

Since debuting in the local chocolate scene last year, Petrova Chocolates has been making a splash with beautiful bonbons. The company will be popping up at Bow Market’s Fluff Fest Night Market from 4 to 10 p.m. on September 22 to sell Fluff bonbons.

Explore Bow Market’s indoor and outdoor seating options here.

1 Bow Market Way, Somerville, MA 02143

Adorn Me Africa at Bow Market

1 Bow Market Way, Somerville, MA 02143

In collaboration with Titis Kitchen, Adorn Me Africa is selling a limited quantity of chin chin s’mores jars, starting at the Fluff Fest Night Market on September 22, 4 to 10 p.m.

Explore Bow Market’s indoor and outdoor seating options here.

1 Bow Market Way, Somerville, MA 02143

Variety Bar at Bow Market

1 Bow Market Way, Somerville, MA 02143

Bow Market’s “highest standard, lowest brow cocktail bar” will be serving a Fluff cocktail for the festival.

1 Bow Market Way, Somerville, MA 02143

Hooked Fish Shop at Bow Market

1 Bow Market Way #13, Somerville, MA 02143

The Bow Market seafood shop will be featuring PB&J oysters as a suggested pairing for Remnant’s Fluff beer.

Explore Bow Market’s indoor and outdoor seating options here.

1 Bow Market Way #13, Somerville, MA 02143
(617) 684-5716
(617) 684-5716

Buenas at Bow Market

1 Bow Market Way #14, Somerville, MA 02143

Bow Market’s South American shop Buenas is perhaps best known for its empanadas, but it makes a variety of other treats, too, and its contribution to this year’s Fluff Festival is “a thoughtful dessert taking us outside of the world of ‘empanada’ while keeping us squarely in the ‘fun,’ ‘yum,’ and ‘smart!’ camp.” Buenas is baking its empanada dough into sugar and cinnamon chips with a dipping cup of Fluff mixed with Nutella and chocolate chips. “It’s like Dunkaroos but only insofar as we’re giving you a thing you dip.” Available September 22 until sold out.

Preordering online is available for pickup at the shop, or just show up. (Explore Bow Market’s indoor and outdoor seating options here.)

1 Bow Market Way #14, Somerville, MA 02143
(617) 764-6993
(617) 764-6993

Union Tavern

345 Somerville Ave, Somerville, MA 02143

Stop by for live music on September 24 and 25, with drink specials such as the Fluff n’ Spice — pumpkin ale, sugar spice rim, and a dash of Fluff.

345 Somerville Ave, Somerville, MA 02143
(617) 776-1557
(617) 776-1557

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Union Square Donuts

20 Bow St, Somerville, MA 02143

Available at all locations starting September 20, Union Square Donuts is featuring its Fluffernutter doughnut. Brioche-inspired doughnut dough is stuffed with Fluff, dipped in a peanut butter glaze, drizzled with more Fluff, and topped with Fluffernutter cookie crumbles.

Preordering and same-day ordering is available here for pickup at the Somerville and Brookline locations; find a variety of pickup and delivery options from the Time Out Market Boston location here.

20 Bow St, Somerville, MA 02143
(617) 209-2257
(617) 209-2257

Bloc Cafe

11 Bow St, Somerville, MA 02143

Bloc Cafe will be serving Fluff whoopie pies (pumpkin and chocolate) as well as Fluffernutter ice cream during the festival.

The cafe is offering indoor and outdoor seating as well as takeout; online ordering is available.

11 Bow St, Somerville, MA 02143
(617) 623-0000
(617) 623-0000

Sally O'Brien's

335 Somerville Ave, Somerville, MA 02143

Stop by Sally O’Brien’s on September 27 for “friends, football, Fluff, and fun.” Fluff specials will include a cocktail called the Muthafluffa. Live music begins at 5 p.m.

335 Somerville Ave, Somerville, MA 02143
(617) 666-3589
(617) 666-3589

Machu Picchu

307 Somerville Ave, Somerville, MA 02143

The Peruvian restaurant is stuffing empanadas with Fluff for the festival.

Machu Picchu is currently open for indoor and outdoor dining, as well as takeout and delivery.

307 Somerville Ave, Somerville, MA 02143
(617) 628-7070
(617) 628-7070

The Jungle Community Music Club

6 Sanborn Ct, Somerville, MA 02143

The Union Square music venue will be serving Fluff fried dough and hosting live music on September 24 and 25.

6 Sanborn Ct, Somerville, MA 02143
(617) 718-0204
(617) 718-0204

Vera's

70 Union Square, Somerville, MA 02143

Vera’s will be serving a Fluff cocktail for the festival.

The restaurant is currently offering indoor and outdoor seating, as well as takeout and delivery.

70 Union Square, Somerville, MA 02143
(617) 623-9211
(617) 623-9211

Hen Chicken Rice

24 Union Square, Somerville, MA 02143

Khao man gai shop Hen Chicken Rice will be adding Fluff to its Thai iced tea and green tea for the festival.

The restaurant currently offers takeout and delivery; order online.

24 Union Square, Somerville, MA 02143
(617) 764-1285
(617) 764-1285

Masala Square Indian Kitchen

23 Union Square, Somerville, MA 02143

Masala Square is serving Fluff naan for the festival.

The restaurant is currently offering indoor dining, as well as takeout and delivery.

23 Union Square, Somerville, MA 02143
(617) 666-9770
(617) 666-9770

El Potro Mexican Bar & Grill

61 Union Square, Somerville, MA 02143

Mexican restaurant El Potro is adding churros with Fluff to the menu at its Union Square, Somerville, location for the festival, as well as some Fluff-themed decor.

The restaurant offers indoor and outdoor seating, as well as takeout.

61 Union Square, Somerville, MA 02143
(617) 666-4200
(617) 666-4200

Gracie's Ice Cream

22 Union Square, Somerville, MA 02143

At Union Square’s ice cream shop Gracie’s, Fluff-dipped cones are always on the menu and likely pair well with current flavors such as black raspberry Oreo, piña colada, and more. Chocolate marshmallow scoops and pints are also available for the festival, as well as “one or two more fluffy flavors,” per a recent Union Square Main Streets newsletter. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Somerville Community Fridge.

Order online for pickup.

22 Union Square, Somerville, MA 02143
(617) 764-5294
(617) 764-5294

The Independent

75 Union Square, Somerville, MA 02143

The Indo will be featuring a Fluff cocktail.

The restaurant is currently offering indoor and outdoor dining, as well as takeout and delivery.

75 Union Square, Somerville, MA 02143
(617) 440-6022
(617) 440-6022

Bronwyn

255 Washington St, Somerville, MA 02143

Fluff Fest meets Oktoberfest at Bronwyn, which will be serving Okto-Fluff beer.

Bronwyn is currently offering indoor and outdoor seating, as well as takeout.

255 Washington St, Somerville, MA 02143
(617) 776-9900
(617) 776-9900

Casa B

253 Washington St, Somerville, MA 02143

The restaurant and cocktail bar will be serving Fluff-topped tres leches for dessert, as well as a Fluff rum cocktail.

Casa B is currently offering indoor and outdoor dining, as well as takeout and delivery.

253 Washington St, Somerville, MA 02143
(617) 764-2180
(617) 764-2180

Juliet

21 Union Square, Somerville, MA 02143

Juliet is offering a Fluff-themed murder mystery experience on September 23 that includes a three-course dinner for customers to prepare at home and a Zoom event where “everyone’s a suspect — including you!” The menu includes salad, pasta pomodoro, a brownie, and hot chocolate with Fluff.

Buy tickets here ($45 each).

21 Union Square, Somerville, MA 02143
(617) 718-0958
(617) 718-0958

Ebi Sushi

290 Somerville Ave, Somerville, MA 02143

The recently remodeled Ebi Sushi — which has a shiny new cocktail bar — will be featuring a Fluff cocktail.

The restaurant is currently open for indoor dining, as well as takeout.

290 Somerville Ave, Somerville, MA 02143
(617) 764-5556
(617) 764-5556

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