Restaurants
Kome Sushi & Bowl Brings Convenience, Raw Fish to Harvard’s Smith Campus Center
When Harvard students returned to Cambridge for the fall semester, many spotted a new addition to the food options in the Smith Campus Center: Kome Sushi & Bowl, a new sushi restaurant which opened over the summer.
Zoe’s Diner, an Affordable Staple of Harvard Square, Permanently Closes
Zoe’s Diner, a longtime staple of Harvard Square dining beloved for its retro aesthetics, bottomless coffee, and all-day breakfast offerings, permanently closed last week.
One Reason Garden Bar Prepares to Mix Back In to Harvard Square
One Reason Garden Bar will be returning to the Charles Hotel on May 5, marking the second year in business for the bar which first opened in July 2023.
Las Palmas Uprooted From Harvard Square After Less Than 5 Months in New Location
Las Palmas, a Dominican restaurant chain, shut its doors in Harvard Square in late November, less than five months after it moved into a new location on Mount Auburn Street in The Garage.
Fans, Critics Spill the Beans on New Mexican Restaurant Achilito’s
Achilito’s, a small chain of Mexican restaurants based around Massachusetts, opened its newest location in Harvard Square earlier this year.
Cambridge Chefs Named James Beard Award Semifinalists
Three Cambridge chefs — Tracy Chang of PAGU, Conor Dennehy of Talulla, and Patricia Estorino of Gustazo Cuban Kitchen & Bar — were nominated as semifinalists for the James Beard Award for best chef in the Northeast region.
‘Flat Top Johnny’s’ Gives It Another Shot in Kendall Square
Flat Top Johnny’s, a Kendall Square hangout offering pool, pinball, pub fare, and drinks reopened Friday after a three-year hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Joe’s Pizza Expands its Dough-main into Harvard Square
New York-based chain Joe’s Pizza welcomed customers on Sept. 15, bringing the iconic taste of its NYC-style pizza to Harvard Square.
Dominican Restaurant Las Palmas Puts Down New Roots in Former Jefe’s Location
Las Palmas, a restaurant serving up dishes inspired by the Dominican Republic, relocated this summer to a new space just one block away from its former home in Smith Campus Center.
Ramen Shop WakuWaku Walks Into Harvard Square
WakuWaku Ramen & Sake celebrated its grand opening yesterday in an event featuring live music from a DJ and futuristic decor.
Mapping Harvard Square’s Transformation, From the Last In-person Commencement to Today
Harvard Square will host the first in-person Commencement since 2019 on Thursday. With three classes set to graduate this week, Harvard Square is alive and bustling with students, families, friends, and tourists.
Singh’s Dhaba Spices Up Mass. Ave.
Singh’s Dhaba, a North Indian restaurant owned by the creators of Singh’s Cafe and Bapu G’s, opened its doors on Massachusetts Avenue Friday.
Better Latte than Never: Blue Bottle to Reopen in Harvard Square
Blue Bottle Coffee is set to return to Harvard Square in late October, months after the chain announced the permanent closure of its Square location.
Chinese Restaurant Wusong Road
Chinese restaurant and tiki bar Wusong Road is set to open in mid-November at 112 Mt. Auburn St. — the former location of Les Sablons.
Wusong Road, Chinese American Restaurant and Tiki Bar, Slated for Late Fall Harvard Square Debut
Harvard Square will soon welcome Wusong Road, a newly established Chinese American restaurant and tiki bar headed by chef Jason Doo and Thomas Brush, the owner of Felipe’s Taqueria.
Pamplona Stairs
The building at 12 Bow St., formerly home of Café Pamplona, was purchased earlier this year by Susana Vik '23, the president of the Bee Club.
Insomnia Cookies
The manager of Insomnia Cookies said in an interview that the business would possibly sponsor Harvard athletes in coming years.
Pamplona Outside
The building at 12 Bow St., formerly home of Café Pamplona, was purchased earlier this year by Susana Vik '22-'23, the president of the Bee Club. A banner with the Bee Club insignia currently adorns one of the first-floor windows.
‘Hoedown on Holyoke’ Brings BBQ and Country Music to Harvard Square
Holyoke Street came alive Sunday as people square danced, ate barbeque, and drank beer at the “Hoedown on Holyoke,” a day-long block party organized by the Harvard Square Business Association.
Longtime Square Staple Spicies To Close, Making Way For Boston Ramen Co.
After serving Thai food in Harvard Square for over two decades, Spicies will shutter its doors in the coming weeks, with Boston Ramen Co. set to take over the space.
Seafood Chain Boiling Crab Scuttles Into Harvard Square
The Boiling Crab, a seafood chain originally from Garden Grove, Calif., plans on debuting its first Massachusetts location in Harvard Square early next year.
Award-Winning Ramen Chain Menya Jiro Expands into Harvard Square
Award-winning Japanese ramen brand Menya Jiro celebrated the grand opening of its first Boston location in Harvard Square on July 14.
Michelin-Starred Chef Mark Ladner Returns Home to Open Italian Restaurant in Harvard Square
Michelin-starred chef Mark R. Ladner plans to return to where his distinguished culinary career began by opening an Italian restaurant called Bar Enza in Harvard Square this September.
Blue Bottle Coffee Permanently Pours Out of Harvard Square
Blue Bottle Coffee turned its temporary Covid-wrought closure into a permanent one last month, leaving Harvard Square just three years after its opening.