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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.
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.
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.
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.
Dominican Restaurant Las Palmas Opens in Harvard Square
Family-owned Dominican restaurant Las Palmas Restaurant & Catering celebrated the opening of its third location two weeks ago, joining Blackbird Doughnuts and Sally’s Sandwiches in the Smith Campus Center’s remodeled arcade.
Cambridge Uncommon Pop-Up Store Debuts in Harvard Square
Cambridge Uncommon, a local e-commerce start-up, opened its first ever pop-up shop on the second floor of the Cambridge Savings Bank building on Oct. 21.
Cambridge Hosts First Head of the Charles Regatta in Two Years
Harvard affiliates, tourists, and volunteers convened at the Charles River this past weekend to attend the Head of the Charles Regatta, one of the world’s largest rowing events.
Blackbird Doughnuts Returns to the Smith Campus Center with Sally’s Sandwiches In Tow
More than a year after Covid-19 forced Blackbird Doughnuts to close, the artisanal donut shop has returned to the Smith Campus Center with a savory surprise in tow: Sally’s Sandwiches.
Female Entrepreneurs in Harvard Square Reflect on Challenges, Opportunities
Every October, National Women’s Small Business Month honors the numerous contributions of female entrepreneurs to local economies. In recognition, The Crimson spoke with some of the women who run popular establishments in Harvard Square.
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.
Women in Business
Shoshanah Garber is the owner of Black Sheep Bagels, a popular breakfast spot in Harvard Square.
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.