New England Regional

The small Baraka Café lays out a feast of North African fare.

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

Wine, fire, and food—a tempting cornucopia at Beacon Hill Bistro.

Beacon Hill Bistro review

A cozy Beacon Hill spot that’s a bit French

by Craig Lambert

Structural steel is erected for the Law School’s Wasserstein Hall, Caspersen Student Center, and clinical-wing project on Massachusetts Avenue at Everett Street.

Harvard construction update

An update on Harvard construction

Nancy Cyr conscientiously weighs her holiday options.

tips for healthy holiday eating

Eating well and feeling good through the holidays

by Nell Porter-Brown

Volunteer guide Al Levin at the Lily Pond in Garden in the Woods

Baby boomers as volunteers

Alumni take up community service

by Nell Porter-Brown

A copy portrait of Samuel Johnson by Gilbert Stuart, after Sir Joshua Reynolds, from <em>A Monument More Durable Than Brass</em> at Houghton Library

Happenings at and around Harvard

Suggestions for your autumn schedule

Gaslight aims to offer patrons the ambience and food of a Parisian brasserie.

Gaslight, a new French bistro in Boston

A French bistro in Boston’s South End

by Nell Porter-Brown

Paddlers enjoy the serenity of Flagstaff Lake, Maine.

Look Mom, No Car!

Green travels around New England

by Nell Porter-Brown

Cukes, summer squash, and plenty of other local produce and homemade goods may be found at the Farmers’ Market at Harvard

Extracurriculars

Suggestions for your summertime schedule

Request a spot on Stellina’s Italian-style back terrace.

Al Fresco Dining

Warm-weather oases in and around Harvard Square

by Nell Porter-Brown , Elizabeth Gudrais

Rich colors and paintings by Latin American artists add to Merengue’s vibrancy.

Latin Flair

Merengue brings authentic Caribbean/Latin American-style food to Boston.

by Nell Porter-Brown