New England Regional

Baraka Café offers a French-Tunisian chef’s personal touch in Cambridgeport

A French-Tunisian chef’s personal touch in Cambridgeport

by Nell Porter-Brown

Extracurriculars

The University and its environs offer a robust mix of activities this fall, ranging from watching boat races on the Charles River and feasting...

The Glory of Antiques

For years, Robert I. Owens ’68 and his wife, Elizabeth, lived with their children in the grand 1837 Greek Revival row house with hardly...

by Nell Porter-Brown

Extracurriculars

Take a stroll around Harvard Square this summer and you’ll find a multitude of activities for all ages, ranging from the Summer Pops...

Moving On

Jonathan Gorham ’71 recently helped his mother move from a retirement community in Maine to an assisted-living apartment closer to where...

by Nell Porter-Brown

Live a Little

The West Side Lounge is a fun little restaurant. On a Thursday night, the waitress greeted with a genuine smile—as if she’s glad we...

by Nell Porter-Brown

Extracurriculars

A full slate of activities can be found throughout the University this season, ranging from performances of children's theater and French...

people building their passions

"A home is not a mere transient shelter," H.L. Mencken wrote in Prejudices: Fifth Series, "its essence lies in its permanence, in its...

by Nell Porter-Brown

Earthy Elegance

Caffé Umbra, a simply decorated restaurant serving rustic French (and some Italian) fare, is the product of chef/owner Laura Brennan's...

by Nell Porter-Brown

Extracurriculars

A full slate of events can be found throughout the University this season, ranging from South African plays, Japanese calligraphy, and Viennese...

Casbah Nights

It is strangely joyful to walk down the narrow, Colonial-era streets of Charlestown, lit by vintage-style gas lamps, and through the doors of...

by Nell Porter-Brown