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Hong Kong Billionaire Buys Up Harvard Square Real Estate
Billionaire Hong Kong investor and Harvard School of Public Health alumnus, Gerald L. Chan, has made news in recent months with his purchases of Harvard Square real estate totalling over $100 million.
UpStairs on the Square
UpStairs on the Square, a New American and Italian restaurant, has recently announced its closure this year.
Hong Kong Restaurant Celebrates 60th Anniversary
This week, as the Hong Kong Restaurant prepares to celebrate its 60th anniversary, founder Buory Lee and her family reflected on the growth of the business and its landmark status in Harvard Square.
Breaking the ground
Governor Deval L. Patrick ‘78, center right, breaks the ground along with members of the redevelopment project at 114 Mt. Auburn St. last Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2014. The area is going to be developed into an office building leased primarily by the university.
Irish Tavern To Replace First Printer
Kennedy’s, which is owned by the same company as Tommy Doyle’s, will reintroduce Irish cuisine to the Square
$65 Million Redevelopment Project To Break Ground on Mt. Auburn St.
Following setbacks due to the recession, a $65 million development project is slated to begin at 114 Mt. Auburn St. The project includes the construction office building and renovation of the historic Conductor's Building.
First Printer Out of Business
First Printer, a new American cuisine restaurant on Dunster Street, will be going out of business. The culinary restaurant was established on the location where the first printer in America, Stephen Daye, lived.
First Printer to Go
First Printer, an American-themed restaurant on Dunster Street, will be going out of business.
$65 Million Development
The lot at 114 Mt. Auburn Street, previously occupied by the business Charles Place, will be part of a recently announced $65 million development.
Flyby's Guide to Last-Minute Date Places in the Square
You were too excited about finally having a date on this usually tragic holiday that you forgot to actually plan the date. No worries—Flyby has your back. Here are some last-minute suggestions for Valentine’s Day spent in Harvard Square.
The Grafton Era
Harvard Square is a place where even the threatened passing of a Dunkin’ Donuts can prompt student outrage; passion for favorite food haunts runs deep. While both students and restaurants in the Square turn over as fast as patties at Tasty Burger, some local favorites persist.
Shake Shack vs. Tasty Burger: Which Is the Better Burger?
There are a few important rivalries in every Harvard student’s life: Harvard vs. Yale, The Crimson against The Semi-Secret Sorrento Square…., and now a new one has entered the scene: Tasty Burger vs. Shake Shack.
Alden & Harlow Opens in Square, Offers Family Atmosphere and Ties to Square History
Alden & Harlow, the restaurant that opened Friday in its location under Cafe Algiers on 40 Brattle St., pays homage to Harvard Square with its decor, its independent ownership, and even its personnel.
Felipe's Owners Hope New Features Will Be Worth the Walk
Felipe’s new location—the former home of Bertucci’s at 21 Brattle St.—will allow the restaurant to expand its offerings in terms of menu items and customer amenities.
City Clears Mike’s Pastry To Open in Harvard Square
The Cambridge Board of Zoning Appeal unanimously approved a request to grant the pastry store a fast order food permit at a meeting Thursday evening.
The Future Home of Mike's Pastry
Mike’s Pastry secured the support of the Harvard Square Advisory Committee on Monday to open up at 11 Dunster St. Originally located in the North End, Mike’s Pastry is known for their cannoli and cookies.
With New Fiscal Year, HSA Raises Its Minimum Pay to $12
The new policy, which will increase starting pay to $12 from $1o for all hourly workers, impacts more than 100 current HSA employees.
Hasty Pudding Celebrates Helen Mirren as Woman of the Year in Parade and Roast
Mirren joined an elite group of previous Woman of the Year recipients including actresses Meryl Streep, Halle Berry, Claire Danes, and last year’s winner Marion Cotillard.
Mike’s Pastry Takes Next Step Toward Opening Harvard Square Location
Students may no longer have to trek to the North End for hand-made cannoli from Mike’s Pastry after a meeting with the Harvard Square Advisory Committee Monday brought the bakery one step closer to opening at 11 Dunster St.