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Spilling the Tea: Chi Cha San Chen to Become Harvard Square’s Fourth Boba Shop
Taiwanese tea chain Chi Cha San Chen will open its second Massachusetts storefront at One Brattle Square in late summer — marking the third time in four years that Harvard Square will have four boba shops.
Cambridge License Commission Drops Proposed 30-Minute Drink Rule After Backlash
The Cambridge License Commission walked back two of the most controversial provisions of its proposed liquor regulations overhaul Tuesday, removing draft rules that would have barred alcohol purchases in the final hour before closing and required patrons to wait at least 30 minutes between drinks.
Cambridge City Council Opposes One-Drink-Per-30-Minutes Limit, Calls for Review
The Cambridge City Council voted Monday to formally oppose proposed updates to the city’s liquor licensing regulations that would limit patrons to one alcoholic drink every 30 minutes, referring the drafted changes to a committee for public review.
Harvard Square Clover Location to Permanently Close Amid Financial Struggles
Clover Food Lab will permanently close its Harvard Square location after nearly a decade in the Massachusetts Avenue storefront, a Clover spokesperson confirmed Thursday afternoon, citing “drastic” rent increases and long-term financial sustainability.
As Harvard Square Becomes a Public Drinking Zone, Bars Move Quickly
Harvard Square bars and restaurants are moving quickly to take advantage of a new summer alcohol policy after Cambridge officials last week authorized to-go drink sales in mapped public consumption zones and allowed some businesses to sell alcohol for an extra hour, as late as 3 a.m.
Pura Vida Miami Wins Approval to Open Harvard Square Cafe
Pura Vida Miami, a fast-growing cafe chain known for health-focused dishes, won approval Thursday to open a location in Harvard Square.
J. August to Reopen Under New Management After Two Month Closure
J. August, the nearly 140-year-old Harvard Square merchandise store across from Harvard Yard, will reopen Friday under new management after closing for renovations in December.
Allbirds Closes Harvard Square Store in Shift Toward E-Commerce
Allbirds, a footwear and apparel company, closed its store in Harvard Square last week, part of a company-wide move to shut down most of its brick-and-mortar locations across the country in an effort to prioritize e-commerce.
BDS Boston Protests Outside Harvard Square Capital One Bank
Nearly 50 pro-Palestine demonstrators returned to the Harvard Square Capital One Bank for the first time since August to protest the bank’s ties to an Israeli weapons manufacturer.
MUJI Makes Its Mark on Harvard Square
MUJI — a Japan-based store selling stationary, clothing, and household goods — held its grand opening ceremony in Harvard Square this past Friday.
Blue Bottle Workers Begin 4-Day Strike As Union Seeks First Contract
Blue Bottle workers began a strike on Wednesday morning as the union representing them negotiates its first contract, accusing the Nestlé-owned coffee shop chain of stalling the bargaining process and firing union organizers.
Cafe Sushi To Roll Out In-Person Dining After Five Years
Cafe Sushi, a staple Harvard Square Japanese restaurant, is set to reopen for in-person dining for the first time in five years this December.
New Ice Cream Store Kyoyo Haus Brings Handmade Mochi to the Square
A new store in The Garage complex is joining the growing number of ice cream vendors and Asian-inspired shops in Harvard Square with mochi ice cream and soft serve that drew hundreds of eager customers on Sunday.
23 Church St. Lights Up After Restoration of Historic Light Fixtures
After nearly 80 years in the dark, 23 Church St. lit up Friday with the restoration of historic lights on the exterior of the art deco-style building.
Harvard Square Offers Treats for Students and Shoppers on Halloween
Harvard Square haunts will come alive with costume contests, themed menus, and discounts this Friday night as local businesses celebrate Halloween.
Unionized Blank Street Workers Push For Higher Pay, Better Working Conditions
Workers at Blank Street’s Harvard Square location said that long lines, inadequate resources, and low paychecks led them and six other Boston-area locations to vote to unionize this past June.
‘Raises Your Spirits’: 46th Oktoberfest Features HONK! and Filipino American Festival
Thousands of people gathered in Harvard Square this Sunday despite rainy weather for the 46th Oktoberfest, with activist performances, food, and cultural celebration.
Open Sesame: Students Celebrate Grand Opening of PopUp Bagels with DJ, Merch
Even though Cambridge newcomer PopUp Bagels just opened in Harvard Square last Friday, students and Cambridge residents already see the store as a “staple” of the Square. The chain celebrated its grand opening to a welcoming crowd — after seven months of anticipation — when workers opened their doors early Friday morning. Customers streamed in and out of their 1440 Massachusetts Ave. storefront as a DJ blasted music from inside the store.
Fresh-Baked: PopUp Bagels To Open in Harvard Square Next Friday
Harvard students will be able to pop in to PopUp Bagels starting next Friday, Oct. 10, seven months after the East Coast bagel chain announced it was coming to Harvard Square.
Harvard Square Starbucks Set to Close After Saturday
The Harvard Square Starbucks located on 1 John F. Kennedy St. is set to serve its final customers on Saturday as part of a nationwide closure of stores by the company.
New 2nd STREET Location in Harvard Square Gives a Second Chance to Vintage Clothes
2nd STREET, a Japanese secondhand apparel retailer, opened its newest location in Harvard Square on June 20, selling everything from vintage sports jerseys to Diesel denim and Michael Kors handbags.
Daily Provisions Bakes Its Way Into Harvard Square
Daily Provisions has quickly become a daily staple in Harvard Square, attracting students and tourists alike with all-day dining, craft coffee, and study spaces.
Lou’s Makes Its Own Kind of Music in Harvard Square
Since opening late this July, Lou’s — located on 13 Brattle St. — has been turning the tables on Cambridge’s diners and music lovers alike.
Harvard Square Eats Up the Opening of Beyond Full
Cambridge residents inaugurated a new Mass. Ave. restaurant with a hipster look into the local dining scene at Beyond Full’s grand opening on Tuesday.
Cambridge Police Arrest 3 Participants in Harvard Square Pro-Palestine Protest
Cambridge police arrested three people and used a chemical irritant to disperse a pro-Palestine demonstration in Harvard Square on Sunday morning, marking the first major altercation at a protest near the University’s campus in months.
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