Welcome to "Meet the Mayor," a segment in which we interview local Foursquare Mayors in their natural habitats.

Coolidge Corner Theatre
Erwin Chuk

Why did you used to be the mayor here?
Mainly because of the Box Office Babies screenings. I was bringing my infant here for quite a while.

Welcome to "Meet the Mayor," a segment in which we interview local Foursquare Mayors in their natural habitats.

Allston
Thom Martin

Does this mean you've taken over for Mr. Butch?
He's still the mayor and always will be. I don't believe Foursquare existed when he was alive.

Welcome to "Meet the Mayor," a segment in which we interview local Foursquare Mayors in their natural habitats.

The Video Underground foursquare.com/venue/203224

James Lau foursquare.com/james_lau

So Blockbuster is totally fucked, but this cool indie place is still here. Why did Blockbuster fail?

Welcome to "Meet the Mayor," a segment in which we interview local Foursquare Mayors in their natural habitats.

Flann O'Brien's
Mike Gildea

Do you and your friends win at Tuesday trivia night often?
Kind of often. I guess that's why we keep coming.

What's your trivia team name?

Welcome to "Meet the Mayor," a segment in which we interview local Foursquare Mayors in their natural habitats.

Ring Boxing Club
Aditya Bharadwaj

Why are you a member of this boxing club instead of regular Fight Club?
Well, I want to maintain my face. I would like to join it, sometimes, occasionally.

Reggie Lewis Track & Athletic Center
Richard Peters

How did you become mayor here?
Coming to races every other day, both as a spectator and participant.

You watch footraces for fun?

Welcome to "Meet the Mayor," a segment in which we interview local Foursquare Mayors in their natural habitats.

Brighton Music Hall
Anthony McBrayer

What's with all these people walking around in Viking helmets?
Today is the Great Boston Beer Marathon. It's a pub crawl organized by Great Boston Experience.

Welcome to "Meet the Mayor," a segment in which we interview local Foursquare Mayors in their natural habitats.

Minibar
James A. Wooten III

I understand this is a "classy" place?
People think that, but it's actually a place where you can go and have a good drink and some fun with friends.

Welcome to "Meet the Mayor," a segment in which we interview local Foursquare Mayors in their natural habitats.

Revere Beach
Neira Pekmez

I'm told, once upon a time, there were used syringes and condoms all over Revere Beach?
I haven't seen any syringes or condoms.

How does it feel to be interviewed by a dude with ice cream all over his face?

Welcome to "Meet the Mayor," a segment in which we interview local Foursquare Mayors in their natural habitats.

Boston Public Library
Gina Perille

Are libraries putting bookstores out of business? All the books here are free ...
I think there's room for everybody, but we have definitely gotten busier since times have gotten tighter.

Welcome to "Meet the Mayor," a segment in which we interview local Foursquare Mayors in their natural habitats.

J.P. Licks (Brigham Circle)
Craig Collins

I've heard mixed reviews of the cucumber ice cream.
I have not tried that yet. I've heard it's not the greatest, not the worst. I think their biggest flop was creamed-corn ice cream from around Thanksgiving.

Welcome to "Meet the Mayor," a segment in which we interview local Foursquare Mayors in their natural habitats.

Citizens Bank (Kendall Square)
Peter G. Nelson Jr.

Welcome to "Meet the Mayor," a segment in which we interview local Foursquare Mayors in their natural habitats.

Dunkin' Donuts in the Prudential Center
Scott Cobban

What did you just order?
My regular: a medium iced tea with sugar. It gets me going. Some people go through a cold-to-hot beverage transition during the seasons, but I'm solid on this beverage year round.

Welcome to "Meet the Mayor," a segment in which we interview local Foursquare Mayors in their natural habitats.

Precinct
Meghan Chiampa

What have been your best and worst experiences here?
Let me think . . . I booked a Mardi Gras show, and I think that was both. The show was awesome, one of the first I sold out.

Welcome to "Meet the Mayor," a segment in which we interview local Foursquare Mayors in their natural habitats.

Moody's Falafel Palace (foursquare.com/venue/21279)
Adriel Irons (foursquare.com/ferrum26)

What exactly is shawarma?
It's meat on a stick. It's this big vertical rotisserie where they're roasting this meat and letting it marinate for hours.