The Trophy for a Trend That Has Boston Bugging Out

 
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Though insects are touted by many sustainability types as the world's next great affordable source of protein, we're thinking that the Hub's famously culinarily stodgy locals will balk at entomophagy, or insect-eating. We still recommend you try one local manifestation of the trend, the tacos de chapulines (toasted grasshoppers) at Powderhouse Square's fine, family-run Mexican joint, Tu y Yo (858 Broadway, Somerville, 617.623.5411). Seriously, they're tasty; just close your eyes and enjoy the crunchy, low-fat, low-carbon-footprint nuttiness. Anyone who has seen a live, swimming shrimp or recently dined on a whole crab, crawfish, or lobster ought to be unfazed - it's just another kind of bug.