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New Felipe's
A street performer stands in front of the vacant Brattle St. building that will hold the relocated Felipe's Taqueria, set to open in February 2014. Felipe's will move from its long-time location in the Garage to the space formerly occupied by Bertucci's, the Harvard Square Italian eatery that closed in August.
Felipe's To Move to Brattle Street, Expand Menu
Mexican eatery Felipe’s Taqueria will move from its current location to the space formerly occupied by Bertucci’s on Brattle Street and will expand its menu offerings to include alcohol and seafood options around February 2014, according to co-owner Tom Brush.
Coop Announces 8.8 Percent Rebate
Despite the nationwide struggle of brick and mortar bookstores in the online era, the Harvard Cooperative Society announced an increase in its annual member rebate percentage. Coop members will receive an 8.8 percent rebate this year, representing a 10 percent increase from last year.
A Practical Guide to Life at Harvard: Part I - Where Do I Go for a Haircut?
Far away from the comforts of home, many of us are flabbergasted when confronted with the basic requirements of acting (and looking) like civilized human beings. This guide will serve as a roadmap to navigating the challenges of taking care of yourself in Cambridge.
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.
How Do You Like Them Apples?
Dunkin' Donuts on Bow Street, the scene where Matt Damon so famously said "How do you like them apples?", announced last week that it was closing.
Despite Renegotiated Lease, Bow St. Dunkin' Donuts Faces Uncertain Future
The retail space still appears to be available for lease, according to the properties listed on the website of the real estate management company that oversees the property where the eateries are located.
Miron: 'Yogurtland Has Made a Mistake!'
As almost any Harvard student can tell you, Yogurtland is the place to go for economical yogurt. Why? Because the first three ounces are free every time with a Harvard student ID, with no per day limit. After recovering from this pleasant news, the question that you might be asking is: how can they offer this deal and hope to stay in business? We at Flyby wondered the same thing, so we got in touch with Professor Jeffrey A. Miron, a senior lecturer on economics, to see what he had to say on the subject.
How Do You Like Them Apples?
Dunkin' Donuts on Bow Street, the scene where Matt Damon so famously said "How do you like them apples?", announced last week that it was closing. But after four days of distress from coffee lovers, they announced they would remain open. The Crimson wanted to know, how do you like them apples?
Froyo Wars
Try walking 10 feet across Harvard Square without seeing a froyo cup. No need to fret—FM took to the streets to determine Harvard Square’s best froyo.
Weekly Roundup: Kenya, Jesus, and Coffee
Topics discussed include the Kenyan Mall Shooting, an IOP discussion on the crisis in Syria, a visitation from the Prime Minister of Norway, a new restaurant called the Beat Hotel, a talk by Reza Aslan, and the status of the Dunkin' Donuts on Mass. Ave.
Harvard Today: Sept. 25, 2013
Try something new by attending a lecture on a controversial poet or groundbreaking astronomy research, or stick to the tried-and-true Italian favorites in the d-halls. Wednesdays are all about options.
Bow Street Dunkin' Donuts Will Stay Open
The Dunkin’ Donuts and Baskin Robbins franchise at the corner of Mass Ave. and Bow Street had been expected to close this week.
Restaurant Brings New Beat to Harvard Square
The restaurant and concert venue Beat Hôtel is now open at 13 Brattle St., bringing live music, colorful décor, and a taste of “la vie bohème” to Harvard Square.
Harvard Today: Sept. 23, 2013
Another weekend come and gone. Eat away your Monday sorrows with some free Yogurtland, and see below to check out what else is going on at Harvard today.
Dunkin' Donuts in the Square
There are currently four Dunkin’ Donuts locations near Harvard Square. According to the Dunkin’ Donuts franchise owner David G. Carvalho, the location on Massachusetts Ave. will close on Sept. 26.
Mass. Ave. Dunkin' Donuts Prepares To Close
The Dunkin’ Donuts window where Matt Damon slammed a phone number and asked, “How do you like them apples?” will no longer house the coffee chain.
The First Three Weeks of Freshman Year: Lessons Learned
Hey fellow freshmen! As we wrap up our first few weeks at Harvard, here's a short list of lessons learned. Stay tuned for more as the school year progresses.
Campus Currencies: A Detailed Breakdown
I’ve spent time recently in Lamont Cafe, Annenberg, and Pennypacker basement, despite not being a freshman (extenuating circumstances for each, I swear!), and I’ve overheard way too many conversations to this effect: “Did you know Harvard gives us money to buy burritos??” “I heard that, but I want to save money to do laundry…” Actually, that's not quite how it works. Here’s a detailed breakdown of our campus currencies—not that we should need it, but we evidently do.
Cancun Taqueria y Más Brings New Mexican Cuisine to Mass. Ave.
The new Mexican eatery, located a few blocks east of Harvard Yard at 1105 Mass. Ave, opened in August and plans to hold a grand opening soon.
A New Taqueria
The new Mexican eatery Cancun Taqueria y Más has opened at 1105 Mass. Ave. The restaurant has taken over the space formerly occupied by Lamole, next to Zoe's.
Harvard Square, Across Social Media
Want to stay up to date with the goings-on of Harvard Square? There’s an app for that.
The Harvard Shop Opens Third Location on Mt. Auburn Street
An ivy-covered wall, scattered antique furniture, and old photographs lend a vintage atmosphere to The Harvard Shop’s new store at 65 Mt. Auburn Street. The recent arrival is the third location for the student-run retailer, which also operates storefronts on JFK Street and in the Holyoke Center.