Guidebook for Cambridge
Food Scene
Hi-Rise Bread Company
208 Concord AveGreat place for coffee and pastries.
One of my favorite restaurants in Cambridge is just a block away. They make wonderful pasta - be sure to get the wild boar!
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Giulia
1682 Massachusetts AveOne of my favorite restaurants in Cambridge is just a block away. They make wonderful pasta - be sure to get the wild boar!
Temple Bar American Bistro
1688 Massachusetts AveGreat for snacks and cocktails.
Toscanini's Ice Cream
159 First StVoted the best ice cream in the world.
Cafe Sushi
1105 Massachusetts AveMy favorite sushi restaurant in Cambridge.
Rod D by Sitti Thai Cuisine
1422 Beacon StGo-to Thai place.
barismo 364
364 BroadwayA favorite working spot.
Cafe Luna
612 Main StBest brunch!
Bloc Cafe
11 Bow StGreat sandwiches and nice space to work.
I have not actually ever had kebabs here, but they make great Indian food (especially tikka masala and saag panir).
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The Kebab Factory - An Indian Bistro
414 Washington StI have not actually ever had kebabs here, but they make great Indian food (especially tikka masala and saag panir).
Dosa-N-Curry
447 Somerville AveGreat vegetarian Indian restaurant.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great for snacks and drinks, late night. Cozy underground bar, too.
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The Abbey
1755 Massachusetts AveGreat for snacks and drinks, late night. Cozy underground bar, too.
Cambridge Common
Solid bar.
Thirsty Scholar Pub
70 Beacon StMy go-to for Sunday football games.
Toscano
47 Charles StSolid pasta, great for dates.
The Kirkland Tap & Trotter
425 Washington StGreat bites and evening drinks.
Arts & Culture
Famous, fascinating museum with old specimens including gorgeous geode collection and exotic animals. Perfect for a rainy afternoon.
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I-Harvard Museum of Natural History
26 Oxford StFamous, fascinating museum with old specimens including gorgeous geode collection and exotic animals. Perfect for a rainy afternoon.
Harvard recently renovated and combined three famous museums. Breathtaking works of art just a ten minute walk away.
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Iziko Lomuzi Wamaziko WaseHarvard
32 Quincy StHarvard recently renovated and combined three famous museums. Breathtaking works of art just a ten minute walk away.
Stunning event space; I often see chamber music concerts here.
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Sanders Theatre
45 Quincy StStunning event space; I often see chamber music concerts here.
Shopping
Abodeon
1731 Massachusetts AveQuirky mid-century store, great for browsing and gifts.
WardMaps LLC
1731 Massachusetts AveOld maps and reproductions.
Everything Else
Sacramento Field
Sacramento StreetLovely community run garden, perfect for reading and respite in the summer.
Essentials
Addicted to this high end grocery that carries Pleasant Ridge Reserve and Humboldt Fog cheese.
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Formaggio Kitchen
358 Huron AveAddicted to this high end grocery that carries Pleasant Ridge Reserve and Humboldt Fog cheese.
Whole Foods Market
413 Centre StDecent groceries!
Best wine selection (includes biodynamic, natural, and organic wines), if a little pricey.
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Central Bottle Wine
196 Massachusetts AveBest wine selection (includes biodynamic, natural, and organic wines), if a little pricey.
Wine & Cheese Cask
407 Washington StGreat cheese, great wine!