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Liquor Licenses Prove Critical for Local Restaurants
When Jose Sahagun opened the doors of Cancun Taqueria y Mas last October, customers constantly demanded margaritas. But Sahagun was still waiting to obtain a liquor license and, without one,
Harvard Square Store Owners, Homeless Population Follow Unspoken Agreement
At the heart of Harvard Square, between restaurants Au Bon Pain and Yenching, Lauren Canon holds a sign asking for food. On the ground beside her, Canon’s boyfriend Justin Newton
Billionaire buying into Harvard Square
First he grabbed an apartment and retail building in the heart of Harvard Square. Months later he bought another apartment and retail complex on the other side of JFK Street.
Harvard Square Developer Sets off Opposition Over Historic Park
For most Harvard students, Winthrop Square Park is just a small patch of grass wedged between Peet’s Coffee and JFK St. However, this small plot of land has played an
Harvard Square Businesses Devise Strategy To Appeal to Chinese Tourists
Though Harvard Square is already a popular tourist attraction, local businesses are working to bring in even more visitors, particularly targeting Chinese travelers. The Harvard Square Business Association recently partnered
Hong Kong Billionaire Buys Up Harvard Square Real Estate
Harvard Crimson March 5, 2014 Billionaire Hong Kong investor and Harvard School of Public Health alumnus Gerald L. Chan has made waves in Harvard Square in recent months with purchases
Hong Kong Restaurant Celebrates 60th Anniversary
When Buoy Lee, owner and founder of the Hong Kong Chinese restaurant, first walked by the property on 1238 Mass. Ave. in 1954, she could sense its potential. “I thought
At Alden & Harlow, a chef gets personal
Alden & Harlow, the new Harvard Square restaurant from chef Michael Scelfo, located in the former Casablanca space.
For Square Homeless, Winter Puts Pressure on Stretched Resources
The winter of 2013-2014 has not been an easy one for Harvard Square’s homeless population, but most winters are not. With nearly a foot of snow last week and more
The Grafton Era
Harvard Square is a place where even the threatened passing of a Dunkin’ Donuts can prompt student outrage; passion for favorite food haunts runs deep. While both students and restaurants
Alden & Harlow Opens in Square, Offers Family Atmosphere and Ties to Square History
Alden & Harlow, the restaurant that opened Friday in its location under Cafe Algiers on 40 Brattle St., pays homage to Harvard Square with its decor, its independent ownership, and
Felipe’s Owners Hope New Features Will Be Worth the Walk
Students might have to walk a little farther for their late night burritos once Felipe’s Taqueria, the popular Harvard Square Mexican restaurant, completes its move from Mt. Auburn St. to
