New Restaurant Has a Long History
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Woodcut By George Baxter, Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
First Printer Restaurant opened its doors last week, boasting a menu of upscale American fare. A plaque identifies the 15 Dunster Street address as the site of America's first printing press, which was used to publish religious tracts for nearby Harvard College.
Today the walls are decorated with old newspapers and authentic moveable type. The exposed brick, terracotta walls, and period light fixtures cast a warm glow over the rustic interior. A large arched window looks out onto Dunster Street.
First Printer's menu features gator bites and pork belly for adventurous eaters, as well as more traditional, regional seafood dishes. Prices range from $7 to $22.
The restaurant is open all week, starting at 11:00 a.m. The eatery also provides take-out.
First Printer's owner, Jeffrey Stannett, is no stranger to Harvard Square. His legendary ice cream store, Herrell's, was a Square staple for 20 years before it closed its doors two years ago. Herrell's Ice Cream currently has locations in Northampton, Mass., and Huntington, N.Y.