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1369 Coffee House turns 20 with Saturday party, and the public and charities get the gifts

1369 Coffee House turns 20 with Saturday party, and the public and charities get the gifts

It’s a pretty good party for a 20-year-old in Cambridge: a whole day of live bands and free drinks and pastries, all benefiting local charities.

Alden & Harlow will replace Casablanca, with focus on food, nod to history

Alden & Harlow will replace Casablanca, with focus on food, nod to history

The Harvard Square space that was Casablanca for 57 years will take on a name looking back even further: Alden & Harlow. It will also spare the famous Omar murals and have a full menu open late, restaurateur Michael Scelfo said.

Sinclair serves full menu Monday, completing slow open

Sinclair serves full menu Monday, completing slow open

While English singer-songwriter Jessie Ware performed Monday in the The Sinclair’s 525-person concert space, the Harvard Square nightclub reached another landmark: It started serving its full menu.

Central Bottle hosts tasting for Pretty Things beers from recipes from 1832-1901

Central Bottle hosts tasting for Pretty Things beers from recipes from 1832-1901

After a Sunday rollout in Allston, the Pretty Things Beer and Ale Project brings its four archival brews – made from recipes cooked up between 1832 and – to Central Bottle Wine + Provisions for a tasting at 5 p.m. Friday.

Boston magazine Taste event, list of best eateries, leans on Cambridge

Boston magazine Taste event, list of best eateries, leans on Cambridge

While Cambridge restaurants make up 13 of Boston magazine’s list of The 50 Best Restaurants in its November issue, they’re providing all the alcoholic creativity at Monday’s third annual Taste event.

Rib fest awards its best, including CRLS students

Rib fest awards its best, including CRLS students

The votes are in — meaning in the stomachs of thousands of visitors to the “Smoke This” Rib Fest held Sunday in East Cambridge — and the makers of best ribs have been awarded. That included a third-place award for culinary students at the public high school.

Family behind Restaurant dante also offers five-star meals at Belmont’s il Casale

Family behind Restaurant dante also offers five-star meals at Belmont’s il Casale

This was indeed a five-star dining experience. Il Casale is on the pricy side but the quality, flavor and value are worth it.

Fear of food trucks? This is the weekend to get over it

Fear of food trucks? This is the weekend to get over it

If you haven’t explored the possibilities of food truck cuisine, this is the weekend to do it. First, there’s a 20-truck festival Saturday in Allston with some familiar faces; and you can come back to Cambridge on Sunday for samplings from five trucks along the river.

At CitySprouts, CHA screening of ‘What’s On Your Plate?’ the answer is free snacks from Chipotle

At CitySprouts, CHA screening of ‘What’s On Your Plate?’ the answer is free snacks from Chipotle

An earnest documentary about sustainable agriculture gets a bit of a boost when it’s being shown — with snacks — by a fast-food chain, and that’s what happens Wednesday at the Russell Youth Center when Chipotle offers a free screening of the film “What’s On Your Plate?”

Mayor corrects her soda order — it’s a limit on sugary drinks, not a ban

Mayor corrects her soda order — it’s a limit on sugary drinks, not a ban

Cambridge is looking at limiting what size sodas and other sugary drinks can be served in its restaurants, but first the mayor had to correct her own order asking for the study.