The Heights

Business is Bustling Following Sofra’s Recognition in the New York Times

Maggie Leahy • November 14, 2021

On a sunny Saturday morning, the line winded its way out the door of Sofra around the corner onto Holworthy Street. Business has been booming at Sofra following its inclusion in The New York Times' “The Restaurant List” from Oct. 12, which names the 50 restaurants The New York Times is currently “most excited about.”

No Phones Allowed at New Dessert Bar in Cambridge

Olivia Strong • September 26, 2021

Stepping through the door of Zuzu’s Petals, customers are transported to a small cafe in Paris. The dim lighting mixed with Etta James’ voice pouring out of the speakers creates an atmosphere that draws customers in, inviting them to sit down and stay for a while.

With Vietnamese Coffee and a Modern Aesthetic, Cicada Coffee Bar Charms Cambridge

Maggie Leahy • April 26, 2021

As the end of a school year like no other approaches, college students throughout Boston need their caffeine more than ever. In the face of looming finals and a multitude of papers, the Vietnamese coffee shop Cicada Coffee Bar might just be the perfect study escape.

Robot Cooks Healthy, Flavorful, Sustainable Bowls at Spyce

Elizabeth Gray • March 21, 2021

With locations in both Harvard Square and Downtown Crossing, Spyce offers the Boston area healthy bowls packed with flavor—and prepared by robots.

The Dial Serves Brunch and History in Cambridge

Maggie Leahy • November 15, 2020

Situated on Confectioner’s Row, The Dial, which opened on Sept. 23, offers an eclectic variety of dishes that take inspiration from Central America, Europe, and South Asia.

Lily P’s Brings a Southern Flair to Cambridge

Rebecca Speer • January 20, 2020

The menu has a multitude of comfort foods. Lily P’s fried chicken stands out. All the chicken is pressure cooked with peanut oil, therefore ensuring it is juicy with a delicious crunch on the outside. The restaurant offers regular, hot, or black pepper honey fried chicken trays, which come with sides such as slaw, french fries with ranch, salad, mac ’n’ cheese, grilled broccoli, and Carolina rice grits.

Longfellow Bar Raises Bar Bites to New Heights

Rebecca Speer • October 10, 2019

The goal for restaurants has always been to raise the bar, but for Longfellow Bar, they take the adage quite literally. Elevation of typical bar food and drinks, as well as physical elevation from the...

R.A.C.E Protests at Cambridge City Hall

Colleen Martin • September 11, 2019

The coalition dedicated to fighting cannabis license inequity stood outside of Cambridge City Hall in silent protest on Friday, one day after it announced its formation. The group of black marijuana entrepreneurs...

‘Real Action for Cannabis Equity’ Launches

Danny Flynn • September 6, 2019

A coalition of entrepreneurs, lawmakers, and activists alike took to action on Thursday to combat what it calls “racist efforts” in Cambridge, Mass., where it said there is an increasingly unequal...

The Walk to End Alzheimer’s to be Held in Cambridge Sept. 23

Jack Goldman • August 14, 2018

The local edition Walk to End Alzheimer’s will make its way to Cambridge, Mass., on Sept. 23. The walk is held annually in more than 600 communities nationwide and is run by the Alzheimer’s Association....

Living on the Edge: My First Experience at Graffiti Alley

Isabel Fenoglio • March 18, 2018

Assistant metro editor Isabel Fenoglio discusses spray paint, smiley faces, and her first attempt at street art in Graffiti Alley in Cambridge.

EagleDate: Sugary Cereal and Cartoons

features • March 26, 2017

Kyle and Sydney ventured to Cambridge for their EagleDate, where they enjoyed a cereal bar and Saturday morning cartoons.