For International Women’s Day, a look at Cambridge activists

By Marc Levy

Published: March 7, 2010

Fuller

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A panel presentation of Cambridge women activists past and present — starting with Transcendentalist and suffragist Margaret Fuller — is scheduled as part of an International Women’s Day celebration at 6 p.m. Monday.

East Cambridge Business Association hits the ground networking

By Marc Levy

Published: March 4, 2010

East Cambridge Business Association president Carl Fantasia of the New Deal Fish Market, Maria Gomes of East Cambridge Savings Bank and Chris Kosinski of the East Side Bar & Grille attend the association’s first evening networking event Feb. 25 at the Grille.

East Cambridge Business Association president Carl Fantasia of the New Deal Fish Market, Maria Gomes of East Cambridge Savings Bank and Chris Kosinski of the East Side Bar & Grille attend the association’s first evening networking event Feb. 25 at the Grille.  | read this item

With a neighbors group presenting a masterful plan for Lechmere Square and a new business association hosting its first evening networking event, both in the past week, it may be time for East Cambridge to cast off its underdog status.

Pizzeria Uno closes in Porter Square

By Marc Levy

Published: March 1, 2010

A sign in the Somerville Avenue window of the Uno Chicago Grill in Porter Square, Cambridge, announces the restaurant’s closing and reminds diners another store in the chain remains in Harvard Square. (Photo: Marc Levy)

A sign in the Somerville Avenue window of the Uno Chicago Grill in Porter Square, Cambridge, announces the restaurant’s closing and reminds diners another store in the chain remains in Harvard Square. (Photo: Marc Levy)  | read this item

The Uno Chicago Grill in Porter Square closed for good Monday, part of the Chapter 11 bankruptcy Uno Restaurant Holdings Corp. filed for in January. The West Roxbury company is still said to have about 160 restaurants, including one in Harvard Square.

First Monday to give taste of open studios, Taza chocolates

By Marc Levy

Published: February 27, 2010

Visitors check out an exhibit at the CAC Gallery on Broadway in Cambridge. (Photo courtesy: Cambridge Arts Council)

Visitors check out an exhibit at the CAC Gallery on Broadway in Cambridge. (Photo courtesy: Cambridge Arts Council)  | read this item

Even for people without a taste for art, this First Monday @ CAC Gallery is likely to be irresistible: At the free Monday reception for “100 from Cambridge: Preview Exhibition for Cambridge Open Studios,” there will be a product tasting of Taza Chocolate, of Somerville.

Mary had a little lamb. This event is for when she wants a lot.

By Marc Levy

Published: February 25, 2010

Tasters try dishes at a previous Takedown event. (Photo: chili-takedown.com)

Tasters try dishes at a previous Takedown event. (Photo: chili-takedown.com)  | read this item

Historically and metaphorically it might make sense to feast on lamb as spring approaches, but organizers of the Lamb Takedown planned for Sunday at The Middle East are pushing it.

Harvard Square welcomes year of the tiger, 55th year for Hong Kong restaurant

By admin

Published: February 23, 2010

The Hong Kong restaurant, entering its 55th year in Harvard Square, is also hosting much of the square’s Chinese New Year celebration Sunday. (Photo: Adam Fagen)

The Hong Kong restaurant, entering its 55th year in Harvard Square, is also hosting much of the square’s Chinese New Year celebration Sunday. (Photo: Adam Fagen)  | read this item

Harvard Square plans its Chinese New Year Celebration for Sunday, including a parade through the square and cultural open house at the mainstay Hong Kong restaurant. Just look for the red and gold silk lanterns hanging from wrought iron lampposts — or the parade.

‘Dinner Rush’ screens for those in the know

By Marc Levy

Published: February 21, 2010

A semi-regular food film series with an underground feel continues at 6 p.m. Monday with “Dinner Rush,” a behind-the-scenes look at a fancy New York restaurant.

Square’s palette shifts toward the palate

By admin

Published: February 21, 2010

As an art store, video store and florist closes, more cuisine finds its way into Central Square.

Original music, words of inspiration in MLK addition

By admin

Published: January 14, 2010

There’s a musical and poetic addition to Cambridge’s honors to Martin Luther King Jr., courtesy of the Harvard Square Business Association.

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.

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