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Barbecue competition set for East Cambridge in October
By Marc Levy
Published: September 2, 2010
At least eight Cambridge grills will compete next month for bragging rights and $500 for charity in the “Smoke This” Rib Fest, the latest step into the spotlight by the new East Cambridge Business Association.
‘Cooking for Geeks’ author signs amid ice cream with Nerds
By Marc Levy
Published: August 15, 2010
It’s a natural: Toscanini’s ice cream, the rec room of entrepreneurs, students from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and visitors for the annual Ig Nobel Prizes, is hosting a book signing Monday for Jeff Cooper and his “Cooking for Geeks.”
Bursting the tea bubble: Kendall brew is overpriced, not very good
By Marc Levy
Published: July 12, 2010
As a rule I want Cambridge businesses to succeed — especially in Kendall Square, which needs more vibrant retail. But can the square’s new boba tea business succeed by charging more than its competitors for a worse product?
Farmers Market accepts, doubles value of SNAP food stamps
By Marc Levy
Published: June 22, 2010
The Central Square Farmers Market is accepting Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits as payment, and a grant is doubling the money spent using the benefits
Friendly Toast delighted by ‘Good Morning America’ award
By Marc Levy
Published: May 7, 2010
The Friendly Toast, the all-day breakfast-and-more hot spot in Kendall Square (and Portsmouth, N.H.), has announced its fourth-place finish as the best breakfast in America! At least in the eyes and mouths of the folks at “Good Morning America.”
Diesel brings back its mugs (if customers will)
By Marc Levy
Published: December 22, 2009
Your eyes, stomach and bladder are not deceiving you: Diesel’s large drinks have indeed gotten bigger.
Restaurants have moves, expansion on the menu
By Marc Levy
Published: December 17, 2009
It’s been news to foodies since October that the restaurant Evoo is moving to Kendall Square from Somerville, and that its 350 Third St. location — called the Watermark Building — will also host the second Za, an Arlington pizza restaurant run by the same group. They should open in February, helping Kendall become more of a nighttime destination.
There’s a fresh idea at kid-run Flying Zucchini Cafe
By Marc Levy
Published: November 18, 2009
If fresh food from local farms cooked for you and served to you sounds good, it sounds like you need dinner at the Flying Zucchini Café.
Good morning! Diesel to open, close earlier
By Marc Levy
Published: October 28, 2009
Diesel, the best thing about Cambridge that isn’t actually in Cambridge, is changing its hours Nov. 8, adding morning time and closing earlier.
R.I.P. Herrell’s Ice Cream: A toast from Toscanini’s
By Gus Rancatore
Published: September 18, 2009
Steve Herrell taught me how to make ice cream and taught everyone else how to once again enjoy ice cream. The Herrell’s ice cream store in Harvard Square will close soon, according to today’s Boston Globe.