Restaurants
Shake Shack
Shake Shack will likely open its Harvard Square branch in December. The fast-food burger restaurant will be located in Winthrop Square next to Yogurtland and Upstairs on the Square.
Shake Shack Will Likely Open in Harvard Square in December
According Shake Shack CEO Randy Garutti, construction began this week on the new location at 92 Winthrop St.
The Harvard Square Bartender's Guide to Wine
FM spoke to bartenders working in the Square and near the Quad on the best wine deals in town, whether you’re looking for a sit down meal, getting drinks with friends, or just craving a rich glass of red.
Open Table: Cambridge's High-Powered Restaurant World
With so many top chefs jockeying for a position, Cambridge can now lay claim to being a fine dining destination. And you thought Harvard college life was competitive.
Calling All Cambridge Foodies!
Back on campus early and trying to avoid eating cheap pizza until the dining halls reopen? Before kicking your brain into high gear, take your taste buds on a gastronomical tour of Harvard Square.
Harvard Square Businesses Donate to Marathon Victims
In the wake of the Boston Marathon bombings, many Harvard Square restaurants and businesses are donating portions of their sales to help victims of the attacks.
Toscano Brings Tuscan Cuisine To Harvard Square
A recent addition to local dining options brings a taste of Tuscany to Harvard Square.
Get Out: Allston/Brighton
Although Allston Village may seem like a strip of stores to pass by on your way to Target, this square is worth a second look. Filled with coffee shops hardly big enough to contain the concentration of ombre-dyed twentysomethings, Allston is a mashup of food you haven’t tried yet and bands you’ve never heard of. This neighborhood is like an I-Spy game—there’s always a vintage guitar or Afghani kebab just around the corner. Next time you leave the bubble, be sure to check out these places:
Swiss Bakers Hosts Grand Opening in Barry's Corner
After months of community anticipation, Swissbäkers, a family-owned bakery and café, celebrated its grand opening during a packed ceremony Thursday night.
Cambridge Has a New Social Space
If you’re tired of spending night after night at a Grafton Group Restaurant or sick of wandering up and down Mt Auburn St searching for a party, look no further. The Sinclair, a new concert venue and restaurant located at 52 Church St., has opened its doors to the Square.
Upper Crust Pizzeria To Reopen as 'The Just Crust'
Harvard Square’s Upper Crust Pizzeria, which closed in the wake of a company-wide legal scandal last November , will reopen as the renamed and partially worker-owned The Just Crust, ushering in a new era for employees of the embattled chain.
New Restaurant To Open in Casablanca Space
Local chef Michael Scelfo plans to open his own establishment in the space on Brattle Street previously occupied by the Mediterranean restaurant Casablanca, Boston Magazine reported last week.
A Look Inside The Sinclair, Harvard Square's Newest Venue
Harvard Square’s newest concert venue, The Sinclair, opened its doors at the end of last week.
A Look Inside The Sinclair, Harvard Square's Newest Venue
Harvard Square’s newest concert venue, the Sinclair, opened its doors at the end of last week.
Addis Red Sea Review
"I'm too busy" is never a good excuse to skimp on exciting and delicious food escapades. In this new series, explore the culinary scene of Boston and Cambridge with Jane, your Crimson foodie who may be picky, but will still try anything on the plate at least once (except maybe chicken feet). You won't need any forks or knives when you eat at Addis Red Sea, an Ethiopian restaurant near Porter Square. Instead of cutlery, Ethipian food calls for a different set of tools: namely, your hands. With the aid of lots and lots of injera, an Ethiopian bread that's like a spongier version of sourdough, you scoop up different entrees and channel the food directly to your mouth.
Goodies at Sherman Cafe
A sampling of what Sherman Cafe has to offer. Sherman Cafe is located in Union Square and serves a variety of coffee, tea, baked goods, and sandwiches.
You Be The Chef: A Dining Experience at Shabu-Ya
"I'm too busy" is never a good excuse to skimp on exciting and delicious food escapades. In this new series, explore the culinary scene of Boston and Cambridge with Jane, your Crimson foodie who may be picky, but will still try anything on the plate at least once (except maybe chicken feet). Diners are invited to be the chefs when they order shabu shabu, or Japanese version of hot pot, at Shabu-Ya (http://www.shabuyarestaurant.com). The entrée comes with a choice of protein, a platter of vegetables that includes lettuce, cabbage, corn, tofu, carrots, and mushroom, as well as a choice of udon noodles, clear noodles, or a bowl of rice. Diners dunk in the ingredients into the boiling broth and dip them into special sauce that tastes like soy sauce. Shabu shabu is a fun experience if you have never tried it, but the vegetables at Shabu-Ya were not very fresh and the broth tasted a bit bland.
Lunch at Crema: A Two Sandwich Review
"I'm too busy" is never a good excuse to skimp on exciting and delicious food escapades. In this new series, explore the culinary scene of Boston and Cambridge with Jane, your Crimson foodie who may be picky, but will still try anything on the plate at least once (except maybe chicken feet). At the height of lunchtime, it is nearly impossible to snag a seat at Crema Café. The menu of this coffee shop boasts everything from lattes decorated with swirled foam art to delectable cupcakes recently featured on the Food Network's "Cupcake Wars." In addition to drinks and baked goods, Crema Café offers an extensive food menu that includes sandwiches, salads, soups, and quiches.