Eleven Essentials:

Some are a bit out of the way, some right under your nose, but all of these bars are can’t-miss bets for Cambridge dwellers. River Gods 125 River Street, Central Square (617) 576-1881 Intimate and trendy, River Gods may be destroyed by it own success. But until the masses swamp this small Central Square Bar,… Continue reading Eleven Essentials:

West Side Story:

Unlike the throng of pseudo-trendy joints along Mass Ave that feature upscale “bar food in new shoes,” West Side Lounge truly distinguishes itself from the pack. West Side Lounge (WSL) is a real restaurant, with real service, all wrapped up in an enticing atmosphere. A traditional dark wood interior is accentuated by a delicate lighting… Continue reading West Side Story:

Eleven Essentials: The Bars You Need to Know

River Gods 125 River Street, Central Square (617) 576-1881 Intimate and trendy, River Gods may be destroyed by it own success. But until the masses swamp this small Central Square Bar, its phenomenal hamburgers, generous cocktails, live DJs and fake torches make it one of the best bars in Cambridge. Charlie’s Kitchen10 Eliot Street, Harvard… Continue reading Eleven Essentials: The Bars You Need to Know

Valentine’s Day 2010: It’s Complicated

View A Highly Situational Culinary Survival Guide in a larger map If I learned anything from a certain geriatric rom-com over winter break, it’s that relationships start complicated and only get more so with age. Until you’re sexting your ex (-wife!), you’ve got nothing on Alec and Meryl, but choosing where to make dinner reservations… Continue reading Valentine’s Day 2010: It’s Complicated