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Video: Telling Stories in Harvard Square
Odds M. Bodkin is one of Harvard Square's most interesting storytellers. His art has taken him to the White House and Lincoln Center — and it has led him to form a special relationship with Grendel’s Den, the Square staple that has served as a venue for many of his performances.
Spilling the Beans: Starbucks to Rejoin Harvard Square — In a New Location
Just in time for peppermint and holiday drinks, Starbucks will return to Harvard Square in November, down the road from its previous location on Massachusetts Avenue.
Baking News: Le Macaron French Pastries Opens in Harvard Square
Harvard Square officially welcomed Le Macaron French Pastries in a grand opening event Saturday.
Students Mourn, Celebrate Relocated El Jefe’s Taqueria in Harvard Square
It was only the second day of class, but Sabrina M. “Rezzy” Reznik ’25 estimated she had visited El Jefe’s Taqueria “three or four times” since arriving on campus for the fall semester.
Fishy Business: Ice Cream Store Taiyaki NYC to Open Harvard Square Location in July
Soft serve ice cream store Taiyaki NYC will open a Harvard Square location in July, joining a growing number of chains setting up shop in the area.
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.
Cafe and Yoga Studio Open Wellness Collaborative in Harvard Square
A new wellness collaborative between a yoga studio and a cafe opened in Harvard Square on Tuesday, offering meditation, massages, and meals at its location on John F. Kennedy Street.
Taco ’Bout News!: El Jefe’s Taqueria to Relocate Within Harvard Square
El Jefe’s Taqueria, a staple of Harvard Square, is set to move into a new location around the corner from its current storefront in August.
Jefe's
The Mexican Restaurant El Jefe's Taqueria will move from its current location on Mount Auburn Street to 1 John F. Kennedy St.
Cambridge’s First Cannabis Dispensary Blazes into Central Square
Yamba Market, Cambridge’s first recreational marijuana dispensary, will open in Central Square by the beginning of next month.
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.
Cambridge Planning Board Approves Special Permit for the Garage Renovation
The City of Cambridge’s Planning Board approved a special permit application for the Garage's renovation process Tuesday, clearing the path for the next step in the historic landmark’s redevelopment.
Harvard Shuttle Crashes into Tasty Burger on JFK Street; No Injuries Reported
An electric Harvard shuttle crashed onto the sidewalk in front of Tasty Burger and the Garage on John F. Kennedy Street at approximately 6:43 p.m. Wednesday.
Seasonings Change: Spyce to Close Harvard Square Location
Spyce, a robotic kitchen startup founded by MIT graduates, announced last Thursday it will close its Harvard Square location.
Brattle Square Florist 3
Brattle Square Florist, a Harvard Square fixture, nearly closed its doors last week — but was saved by an outpouring of support from loyal customers.
Brattle Square Florist Returns to its Roots Under Ownership of Original Family
Days away from its scheduled Jan. 31 closure, Brattle Square Florist announced it will remain open with longtime store manager Stephen Zedros — a member of the Gomatos family who founded the shop — as the new owner.
Brattle Street Florist
Brattle Square Florist was expected to close at the end of this month, but will now remain in operation under the ownership of Stephen Zedros.
Ben and Jerry's Move
The ice cream shop Ben and Jerry's reopened in a new location in Harvard Square after closing in 2020 because of Covid.
Brattle Square Florist to Close After 104 Years
After more than a century in Harvard Square, Brattle Square Florist will close its iconic storefront at the end of the month.
‘Back to Our Roots’: Plant-Based Cafe Mother Juice to Open in Smith Center in March
Mother Juice, a plant-based cafe with Boston roots, is set to open a fourth location in the Smith Campus Center in March 2022.
Smith Center Mother Juice
Passerby walk by the front entrance of the Richard A. and Susan F. Smith Campus Center. Mother Juice is set to open inside in March.
Starbucks Closing
A longtime staple of Harvard Square, Starbucks closed Sunday. The Harvard Shop, which is affiliated with Harvard Student Agencies, will move into the space in 2022.