Square Business
Business in the Storm
While most stores closed during the blizzard Juno, a few businesses, such as C'est Bon Market & Liquors, remained open.
New 24-Hour CVS To Open in April, Replacing Existing JFK Location
A new 24-hour CVS location at 6 JFK St., a space previously occupied by Citizens Bank. The new location will be a little more than 300 feet away from another CVS on Massachusetts Avenue.
Campus Center Plans Feature Student Offices, Network of Common Spaces
While officials have detailed plans to move several University offices to other locations to make room for the construction, the fate of several restaurants currently housed in the building still remains unclear.
Historical Commission Approves Plans for Galeria Expansion
After months of delay, a proposal for a three-story addition to the Galeria requires just a special parking permit from the Cambridge Planning Board before construction can begin.
Night Market
Located where Tamarind Bay once stood, Night Market officially opened to the public on Tuesday night. The restaurant specializes in Asian street food.
Night Market Grand Opening
Located where Tamarind Bay once stood, Night Market officially opened to the public on Tuesday night. The restaurant specializes in Asian street food.
Felipe’s Opening Delayed Until After Thanksgiving
After months of delays, Felipe’s Taqueria may open at its new location at 21 Brattle St. in time to welcome students back from Thanksgiving break.
North End Comes to the Square with Mike's Opening
The Harvard Square location, which is open seven days a week from 8 a.m. until 10 p.m., has “more of the express to go” style than the North End location, according to supervisor Danielle Papa.
Farm to Harvard Square: Harvest Turns 40
Establishments in Harvard Square and throughout the U.S. look to Harvest as a leader in the local food movement.
Car Talk
The fictional firm Dewey, Cheetham, & Howe is located above the Curious George store on the corner of JFK and Brattle Streets.
HBS Alumni's App Allows Customers to Pay Restaurant Bills Through Their Smartphones
SplitNGo will help customers, restaurants, and waiters according to an advisor to co-founders Steve Gorodetskiy and Andres Sarmiento, who developed the app at the Innovation Lab.
Regatta Tourists Buoy Local Businesses
Last weekend’s Head of the Charles Regatta brought with it throngs of visitors and the usual bump in sales for Harvard Square businesses.
Niche Stores in the Square
Crimson photographer Bridget R. Irvine and FM contributing writer Nina Luo explored niche stores in Harvard Square including, "The Games People Play," "Salt and Olive," and "Follow the Honey."
Honk! Parade
Musicians and artists participate in the HONK! parade, an annual Oktoberfest tradition. People from all over the world stop by to taste the various foods, drink the beer, and listen to live music while appreciating the various artistic crafts presented.
Stilt Walkers
Stilt walker Adelaide Gross dances to a band play a cover of "I Shot the Sheriff" by Bob Marley in Winthrop Square during Oktoberfest on Sunday afternoon. People from all over the world stop by to taste the various foods, drink the beer, and listen to live music while appreciating the various artistic crafts presented.
Oktoberfest Stilt Dancing
Stilt walker Adelaide Gross dances to a band play a cover of "I Shot the Sheriff" by Bob Marley in Winthrop Square during Oktoberfest on Sunday afternoon. People from all over the world stop by to taste the various foods, drink the beer, and listen to live music while appreciating the various artistic crafts presented.
Honk!
A signpost shows the schedule for the HONK! Parade. People from all over the world stop by to taste the various foods, drink the beer, and listen to live music while appreciating the various artistic crafts presented.
Stilt Walkers
Stilt walker Adelaide Gross, center, and other members of the troupe, "Mortal Beasts and Deities," dance in Winthrop Square during Oktoberfest on Sunday afternoon. People from all over the world stop by to taste the various foods, drink the beer, and listen to live music while appreciating the various artistic crafts presented.
Food at Oktoberfest
Marco Martinelli serves chicken kebabs at a food stand in Harvard Square during Oktoberfest on Sunday afternoon. The festival featured beer gardens, live music, and a variety of food, clothing, and art vendors.
Parts and Crafts
Andy Payne of Jamaica Plain plays a xylophone made by kids of The Parts and Crafts Collective in Winthrop Square during Oktoberfest on Sunday afternoon. The alternative school in Somerville was featured in the Oktoberfest parade which provided local groups the opportunity to showcase their work.