The Aftertaste: A Look Back on Harvard Square’s Beloved Tasty Diner
In “Good Will Hunting,” Matt Damon ’92 shares a late-night pickle with his love interest. Behind them, a red sign spelling out “Tasty” glows neon in the window. Although it […]
Dennis Lehane on his new novel ‘Small Mercies’
NPR Scott Simon talks with author Dennis Lehane about his new novel, “Small Mercies.” It’s set in 1974 Boston, during the protests over court-mandated desegregation of public schools there. SCOTT […]
Where to find outdoor artisan markets in Boston this summer
Support local artists and small businesses this summer at one of the city’s many artisan markets. When the warm weather finally descends upon Boston, there’s no shortage of ways to […]
Roust Cafe, in the former Harvard Square Darwin’s, is calm and relax
Big, satisfying sandwiches, named for locations around town, are still on the menu Where to Roust Cafe on Mt. Auburn Street in Harvard Square. Why To see what was going on in […]
Faro Café in Harvard Square is giving off major Café Pamplona vibes
From 1959 to 2020, people went to 12 Bow St. in Harvard Square for a sense of community. The reason why was the Spanish-styled Café Pamplona, a favorite haunt for […]
Flavor Flav Brings His Hip-Hop Knowledge To Harvard University As Guest Lecturer + Gifts Iconic Clock
Flavor Flav was recently a guest lecturer at Harvard University. During his guest tenure at the Ivy League, Flav lectured on hip-hop culture and history. Before stepping off campus, he donated one […]
FLAVOR FLAV READS EMILY DICKINSON, DONATES ICONIC CLOCK CHAIN DURING HARVARD VISIT
CAMBRIDGE, MA – Flavor Flav has donated his iconic clock chain to Harvard University after the Public Enemy rapper spent the day meeting with students. Flav visited the Ivy League institution on Tuesday (April […]
Ice cream break: Supermodel Tyra Banks spotted at J.P. Licks in Harvard Square
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — Supermodel Tyra Banks was spotted recently at a popular local ice cream shop: J.P. Licks in Harvard Square. A well-known international model who has also enjoyed success […]
Developer Bruce Percelay and NYC Picks a Fight with Boston
Bloomberg Baystate Business With Tom Moroney, Joe Shortsleeve, Kim Carrigan, Anne Mostue and Janet Wu 3-28-23 Janet Wu speaks with real estate developer Bruce Percelay, Chairman of the Mount Vernon […]
‘Sustainably Bougie’: Vico Style Ventures Into Harvard Square
Vico Style, a vintage fashion startup that opened last month, aims to help customers “be sustainably bougie on a budget,” according to its founder. Located on the corner of 73 […]
Harvard Square was never what it used to be
A new book ponders why we fall in love with commercial centers — and why we ache so much when they change. My father took me to Harvard Square quite […]
Harvard Students Developing App to Connect Boston’s Unhoused People with Essential Resources
Local undergraduates are developing an app to connect Greater Boston’s unhoused population to essential resources, with hopes to launch in the coming weeks. The app — known as “Alliance for […]
THE LEGENDARY PAST AND UNCERTAIN FUTURE OF THE HARVARD SQUARE THEATRE
Will the iconic venue ever return to its rock roots as has been rumored? When I first discovered the Harvard Square Theatre on a lunch break from work, it felt […]
Coordinated Care By a Community That Goes Above and Beyond for Those Most In Need
Lê’s Vietnamese Restaurant Set to Leave Harvard Square Due to Garage Renovations
Lê’s Vietnamese Restaurant is set to relocate to Boston’s Chinatown due to renovations slated for the Garage Building — a shopping mall located at 36 JFK St. where the restaurant […]
Build, Cambridge, Build
Möge Tee, the fourth bubble tea shop in Harvard Square, is now open for business. With this new store joining the ranks of other post-pandemic players like Blue Bottle and Tiger Sugar, the Square […]
Dissent: Harvard Square is Not the Center of the Universe
For all the talk about bubble tea, we’re surprised our colleagues on the Editorial Board are unable to recognize the more ebullient bubble that surrounds us. We want to see Harvard Square […]
Black Business Owners ‘Break Barriers,’ Find a ‘Niche’ in Harvard Square
In recognition of Black History Month, The Crimson interviewed the owners of Le Macaron, Oggi Gourmet, and Grolier Poetry Book Shop to learn about their lives and journeys to Harvard […]
Möge Tee Joins the Par-tea as Fourth Boba Shop in Harvard Square
Boba shop Möge Tee held its grand opening in Harvard Square with a traditional lion dance performance and free drinks for its first 50 customers on Sunday. Located on 54 […]
Faro Cafe Opens in Cambridge’s Harvard Square
Last spring, it was reported that a new community-focused coffee shop was planning to open in Cambridge, and now we have learned that it is up and running. According to […]
Do’s and Don’ts for Harvard Dates
Valentine’s Day is the perfect excuse to take your crush or significant other on a date. Dates can be nerve-racking and even scary. So, I’m going to walk you through […]
Roust Opens in the Former Darwin’s Space in Cambridge’s Harvard Square
A new cafe has come to Cambridge, moving into the original Darwin’s space. A message sent by Leah Klein of City Living Boston states that Roust is now open in Harvard Square, […]
How Cambridge’s Unhoused Residents Endured the Record-Breaking Cold
Confronting record-breaking low temperatures earlier this month, some of Cambridge’s unhoused residents sought refuge in shelters offering extended hours last weekend, while others faced the cold. Harvard’s two student-run homeless shelters, Y2Y […]
Cava to Open in Cambridge’s Harvard Square
It looks like a Washington, D.C.-based group of fast-casual Mediterranean spots is opening another outlet in Cambridge. According to a poster within the Friends of Boston’s Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Cava […]
Legendary NYC Slice Shop Joe’s Pizza Is Expanding to Boston
The pizzeria is moving into the former &Pizza and Milk Bar combo shop in Harvard Square An iconic NYC slice shop has set its sights on Boston. Joe’s Pizza is planning to […]
Legendary NY Pizzeria Expanding to Massachusetts
[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.] It looks like a legendary New York City pizzeria is making plans to expand to the local area. According to an article from The […]
New York City icon Joe’s Pizza plans to take over Harvard Square’s Milk Bar space
Coming soon: People who say that you can’t find a true New York slice in Boston might soon change their minds: Greenwich Village classic Joe’s Pizza is coming to town. They plan to […]
Cambridge, Mass., shop offers a taste of Belgium with traditional waffles
Zinneken’s specializes in Belgian waffles. Owner Nhon Ma opened the cozy spot in 2011 in Harvard Square, Cambridge, after moving to the United States from Brussels. He grew up in the […]
Milk Bar in Cambridge’s Harvard Square Is Closing
Last spring, it was reported that a Washington, D.C.-based pizza chain had closed its only Boston-area location, though a New York-based bakery within the space would remain open. Now we […]
The First-Ever Milk Bar and &Pizza Combo Shop Is Officially Done
It’s an abrupt end to the combo store, which underwent a hard-fought battle to open in Harvard Square four years ago Dessert chain Milk Bar, run by lauded pastry chef […]