Harvard Square Media Room

Welcome to the Harvard Square Media Room, your source for the latest news, announcements, and stories from one of the world’s most iconic neighborhoods. As a vibrant destination where history, culture, education, dining, shopping, and innovation converge, Harvard Square continues to inspire visitors, residents, and businesses alike.
Hoodline

New Restaurant and Live Music Venue ‘Lou’s’ to Open in Harvard Square with Nod to Local Heritage

By Will O’Brien Published on July 25, 2025Source: Google Street View The storied neighborhood of Harvard Square is set to welcome a new spot for music and dining as Lou’s prepares to […]

Boston Globe

Daily Provisions and Lou’s open in Harvard Square; Capri comes to the South End

Plus, martinis on Nantucket, dumplings at a piano bar, and the end of Beacon Hill’s Grotto. By Kara Baskin Globe Correspondent,Updated July 24, 2025, 11:12 a.m. Openings: Daily Provisions is now open in […]

Axios

Restaurant news: Daily Provisions cafe, PopUp Bagels open this week

🥗 Daily Provisions’ cafe opened in Harvard Square Monday. 🥯 PopUp Bagels opens its latest location at Assembly Row tomorrow. 🍻 Democracy Brewing opened a second location last week, this one in Eastie, per RestaurantTalk.

MSN

Danny Meyer’s First Boston-Area Restaurant Is Opening in Harvard Square

Story by Erika Adams 7/24/25 2 min read Danny Meyer’s First Boston-Area Restaurant Is Opening in Harvard Square© Peter Garritano/Daily Provisions Daily Provisions, the all-day cafe from Union Square Hospitality Group — […]

Boston Eater

Dance the Night Away at Harvard Square’s Newest Nightlife Spot

Lou’s, a 289-seat restaurant, bar, and live music venue, debuts in the neighborhood by Tanya Edwards Jul 24, 2025, 11:52 AM EDT Harvard Square has a rich history of live music, largely […]

Boston Magazine

Daily Provisions Arrives in Harvard Square in a Flurry of Crullers

The New York-born all-day café will open in Boston’s Seaport soon, too, with breakfast sandwiches and roast chicken dinners galore. By Rachel Leah Blumenthal· 7/24/2025, 12:16 p.m. Devoted foodies and restaurant newbies […]

Boston Globe

Lou’s, a new live music venue and restaurant, opens in Harvard Square this weekend

By Matt Juul Globe Staff,Updated July 24, 2025, 8:00 a.m. Live music has a new home in Harvard Square. Lou’s, a bar and restaurant meets music venue, opens its doors on […]

Danny Meyer’s First Boston-Area Restaurant Is Opening in Harvard Square Next Week

Story by Erika Adams Danny Meyer’s First Boston-Area Restaurant Is Opening in Harvard Square Next Week© Peter Garritano/Daily Provisions Daily Provisions, the all-day cafe from Union Square Hospitality Group — a well-known […]

Housewarming’ event at new Daily Provisions shows an appealing addition to Harvard Square

By Marc LevyWednesday, July 16, 2025 Marc LevySteve Kurland, once of Evoo and Za, welcomes guests to the “housewarming” held Tuesday to introduce the Daily Provisions restaurant in Cambridge’s Harvard Square. […]

Boston Globe

Crave live music? These nine music venues in Boston, Cambridge, and Somerville will keep you grooving.

The Boston area has produced a long line of famous musicians — from New Edition to Aereosmith — so it’s no surprise our music clubs are overflowing with talent. From […]

Boston Globe

Find fresh air with a view at Boston’s six best rooftop bars

We don’t make the rules. Everything — dancing, drinking, talking, eating — is better on a roof. Whether you’re looking for rooftop dining or just a cold margarita in the sun, […]

Boston Globe

Book lovers take note: These are the 10 best bookstores around Boston

What makes a good bookstore? A wide selection of titles, of course, a knowledgeable staff, a solid roster of literary events, that bookstore smell — all mandatory. But these shops, […]