Food
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.
Bring on the Boba: Gong Cha to Open in Harvard Square
Gong Cha — an international bubble tea chain — is set to bubble into Harvard Square in early June. The store will take over the previous Dado Tea location at 50 Church St. and will be the latest addition to the Square’s boba tea collection, alongside Kung Fu Tea located at 1160 Massachusetts Ave. Boston Tea Stop, another Harvard Square staple that served bubble tea, closed last year.
Bosso Ramen Tavern Surfs Into Harvard Square
Bosso Ramen Tavern, a new Japanese restaurant specializing in small plates, sushi, and ramen, held its Harvard Square grand opening on Saturday.
Company Founded by Harvard Researchers to Launch Alternative Meat Product
Tender Foods, a food technology startup co-founded by four Harvard-affiliated researchers that produces alternative meats, is preparing for a product launch later this year.
Culinary Historian Michael Twitty Discusses African American Food Culture at Radcliffe Institute
Culinary author and historian Michael W. Twitty delivered a lecture on African and African American food history at a virtual event hosted by the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study Thursday.
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.
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.
Grab-and-Go Waste 1
Utensils and bags for grab-and-go dining are found on a table in Annenberg Dining Hall.
Today’s Scoop: Ben and Jerry’s Reopens in Harvard Square
Ben and Jerry's reopened its Harvard Square location in December 2021 following a nearly two-year-long hiatus. The new storefront, which opened on Dec. 21, is now located across the street at 35 JFK St, formerly David’s Tea.
HUDS Pilots Hot Kosher Lunch Options in Quincy House
Harvard University Dining Services will offer a hot kosher lunch option upon request in Quincy House, starting Wednesday.
Quincy Grille
Quincy Grille is one of the House grilles administrators are planning on reopening in spring 2022.
Matcha Devastation as Students Venti About HSQ Starbucks’ Unexpected Closing
Ten years after debuting in Harvard Square, the Starbucks located at 1380 Massachusetts Avenue closed on Sunday, with the Harvard Shop set to take its place in 2022.
Whole Grain Intake Linked to Lower Liver Cancer Risk, Harvard Researchers Discover
Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health researchers found an association between high whole grain and fiber intake and a lower risk of liver cancer and chronic liver disease mortality.
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.
Students Complain of ‘Limited Options’ for Lunch at New SEAS Complex
Some students who frequent the new Science and Engineering Complex in Allston complained about a lack of variety in food options available during lunch.
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.
Cambridge Community Center Food Distribution
Food distribution takes place outside of the Cambridge Community Center. The Cambridge Community Center created its Food & Supply Pantry in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Fridge in the Square
Someone in Harvard Square peers into the "Fridge in the Square." This community fridge opened in January to help combat food insecurity.
Coast Community Fridge
The Coast Community Fridge is located outside of the Cambridge Community Center. It is an initiative of the Cambridge City Growers, a group founded in April 2020.