Square Business
Smith Center Dining Climbs to New Heights with Latest Restaurant Opening
Excitement peaked at the Smith Campus Center on Monday afternoon as Harvard affiliates celebrated the grand opening of the Center’s newest restaurant, The Heights. Located on the top floor of the Smith Center, The Heights allows Harvard ID-holder and their guests to dine while admiring sweeping views of Cambridge and Boston.
Heights Opening
The Heights Restaurant opened on the tenth floor of the Smith Campus Center on Monday.
Hong Kong Restaurant to Feature Live Music Venue
The Hong Kong restaurant will feature a live music venue on the third floor of its Harvard Square location starting next month. The new plans for the third floor will include live performances as well as DJ events and dancing after 11 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.
Bartley’s, Harvard Sued for Alleged Disability Discrimination
A local man filed a lawsuit against Mr. Bartley’s Burger Cottage and Harvard, which owns the restaurant’s building, earlier this month, alleging that the restaurant violates the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Garage's Starbucks Closing
Starbucks in the Garage will close on Feb. 22, another in a string of Harvard Square business closures.
A Grande Loss for the Garage: Another Harvard Square Starbucks to Close
The Starbucks located at the Garage in Harvard Square is set to close this Friday at 9:30 p.m. after more than 20 years in business.
Businesses Prepare for Harvard Square Construction
The Cambridge Community Development Department hosted a workshop in the Smith Campus Center to prepare Harvard Square business owners for an oncoming influx of local construction projects on Wednesday afternoon.
Construction Preparation
Cambridge hosted a workshop in the Smith Campus center to prepare local business for upcoming construction.
Pizza and Milk Opening
Hundreds lined up for the grand opening of Milk Bar and &pizza on Saturday, some waiting for hours to get in.
Lining Up For “Milkquakes” and $5 Pizza, Hundreds Flock to Milk Bar and &pizza Opening
Crowds of students, locals, and tourists braved frosty temperatures for $1 soft serve ice cream and $5 pizza at the grand opening of Milk Bar Bakery and &pizza in Harvard Square Saturday. The new combo store sits at 1-3 Brattle St., filling the long-time vacancy left by the departures of Tory Row and Crimson Corner.
Harvard Square Business Association Holds Charity Yard Sale for Homeless Shelter
Square residents ventured out in the cold to Brattle Street Saturday to shop and support their neighbors at a charity yard sale for the Harvard Square Homeless Shelter. The event, which was organized by the Harvard Square Business Association, raised nearly $2,000 for the homeless shelter.
City Hosts Forum on Harvard Square Kiosk Renovation
Amidst the hustle and bustle of Harvard Square’s daily life, ongoing plans for a complete transformation of the central Harvard Square Kiosk and its surrounding plaza are underway. Designers, architects, and citizens mingled at a public showcase Thursday to view and discuss the project’s progress.
A Sweet Saturday in Cambridge: Harvard Square Chocolate Festival Attracts Hordes
Harvard students and Cambridge residents flooded Harvard Square to sample free treats at the Chocolate Tasting Event Saturday, part of the weekend’s 11th Annual Taste of Chocolate Festival.
The Longfellow Bar Opens on Brattle Street Amid a Sea of Closings
Harvard Square diners disappointed by the recent slew of restaurant closings finally have a new place to dig in — the Longfellow Bar at Alden & Harlow opened its doors on Brattle Street Saturday.
Former Patrons Pained by Harvard Square Au Bon Pain Closing
Amid a sea of closings, Harvard Square bid adieu to its nearest Au Bon Pain last week. The restaurant announced its departure in a Jan. 4 email, joining Crema Cafe, Chipotle, Tealuxe, Urban Outfitters, and Sweet Bakery in departing from long-held locations in the Square since the start of December.
