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Located at the corner of Medford and Central streets, this shop has much to offer! Upon entering, I was impressed to see the variety and abundance of items. Canned fish, flours, dried beans, canned beans, spices, vinegars, dried mushrooms, truffles, teas, oils, T-shirts, and books.

That was before I focused on the large display of different types of fresh mushrooms, like oyster, Maitake, chestnut, hedgehog, beech, lions mane, shiitake, and king oysters, along with some other types. You could definitely make this a one-stop shop and come up with many ideas on what to prepare for your next meal. Stir fry’s, omelets, and even some pasta with mushrooms and truffles came to mind.

On this trip, I purchased 3 types of fresh mushrooms, Maitake, chestnut, and oyster. When I got home, I sautéed them with some butter and seasoned with sea salt. I made an omelet with some fresh herbs and piled the mushrooms on top. It was absolutely delicious. This is one of the best ways to prepare mushrooms if you’re unfamiliar with their flavor. I tried the chestnut mushrooms for the first time, they were sweet, nutty, and delicious.

If you like mushrooms, or ANYTHING related to mushrooms, I highly recommend checking it out.

“The greater the diversity, the greater the perfection.” Leonardo da Vinci

The Mushroom Shop
433 Medford Street
Somerville, MA 02145
617-718-0570
https://www.the-mushroom-shop-somerville.com/

Wednesday – Friday 12 – 7 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Sunday 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Closed Monday and Tuesday