WRITTEN BY ALANA SNYDER
PHOTOS BY JOHN SNYDER
Watertown’s newest restaurant has been over 20 years in the making.
Restaurateur Kyle Lalim says he opened The Local in December 2025 with the goal of introducing distinctive flavors, crafted beverages, and a warm, inviting atmosphere to downtown.
Lalim and executive chef Robert Johnson
combined their decades of seasoned backgrounds in the food and beverage industry to create a revolving menu inspired by memorable culinary moments in their lives. “The menu was inspired by many of the things I’ve eaten while traveling,” said Lalim. “We wanted to offer dishes you can’t get locally.”
ROBERT JOHNSON
BAR + RESTAURANT ISSUE march 2026
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