Square Business
Looking Down on a Final Day
The Inn at Harvard, pictured from its third floor inside, closed its doors Monday after 22 years of operation.
Clover is Closed
Clover in Harvard Square is closed after possible ties to a salmonella outbreak in the area.
Clover Shuts Down In Response To Possible Ties to Salmonella Outbreak
The health-conscious fast-food chain indefinitely closed its operations, including its restaurant in Harvard Square, this weekend after learning that some people with confirmed cases of salmonella had eaten at Clover in the days prior to their illness.
Yelp Reviews Suggest That Harvard Bros Need To Step Up Their Game
Harvard bros should hang their heads in shame. According to Yelp, frequenters of Harvard Square are less likely to use the term “frat” in their reviews than patrons downtown and around the Boston University campus.
Late Night in the Square
The surge of late-night options has catered to the desire for a more robust nighttime culture and satiated the stomachs of students and residents, but it has also increased competition for existing businesses that have long been open after midnight. As new late-night eateries continue to emerge, Harvard Square is poised to play host to an even more vibrant nightlife.
Late Night in the Square
The nightlife in the Square has increased from the addition of new restaurants, such as Tasty Burger, Insomnia Cookies, and The Sinclair.
Preview: The Just Crust
There's a striking difference between the logo of The Upper Crust pizzeria and that of its replacement on Brattle Street, The Just Crust. While The Upper Crust sign depicted the elite image of a butler figure carrying pizza, the door now features the emblem of a worker triumphantly holding up the sign for The Just Crust.
PUBLIC NOTICE: Shake Shack is Coming, Maybe
Shake Shack, the New York City institution whose made-to-order burgers and shakes draw long lines of hungry diners year round, is scouting out possible restaurant space in Harvard Square, according to a spokesperson with the company.
Donuts in Quincy!
For those of you who have as big of a sweet tooth as some of us here at Flyby do, you'll be happy to know that the pop-up "Donut Shop" might become a regular Sunday morning phenomenon in Quincy. The brainchild of Sam R. Peinado '15 (who learned how to make donuts over Winter break and came up with the idea of selling them on campus), the Shop had its grand opening this past Sunday at the Quincy Grill and stayed open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m..
Square Eateries Go Gluten-Free
Choosing where to eat among the many options in Harvard Square can be challenging. The decision is even more difficult for those with dietary restrictions. In the past few decades, doctors have started to diagnose celiac disease—an autoimmune disease related to gluten—at greater rates, and researchers have theorized that causes of the disease may be genetic. Now, Harvard Square eateries are making a push to help their gluten-intolerant customers.
Clover Brings the Farm to You
Perhaps you grew up in a more rustic locale, where the approach of summer meant prospects of fresh juicy berries and vine-ripe tomatoes. Perhaps that just sounds deliciously un-HUDS-like. If you'll be around Harvard this summer, you may be in luck. This year, Clover Food Lab is bringing produce from local farms to city dwellers through its Community-Sourced Agriculture program, which allows consumers to buy a share in one of the small farms and then receive a portion of the farm's crops every week during harvest season.
Art For Sale
The arrangements of goods in a store are never random. Are they designed merely to entice customers, or can the design of a store be characterized as an art in itself? Writer Kurt P. Slawitschka investigates.
Mary-Catherine Deibel
Mary-Catherine Deibel, co-founder and co-owner of UpStairs on the Square, 91 Winthrop St.
Denise Jillson
Denise Jillson, Executive Director of the Harvard Square Business Association, 18 Brattle St.
A Business of Her Own
Female business owners, who run eclectic shops and outlets scattered throughout Harvard Square, have carved out space in a historically male-dominated profession and community. Today, in an environment in which they are still a minority, they have turned to entrepreneurship and developed partnerships to survive and thrive.