Template:Brewery This local micro-brewery, on the corner of Hampshire and Broadway, has on tap its very own golden, pale, amber, and porter beers, plus at least 2 creative seasonal specials that change monthly: favorites include pumpkin ale (fall), barley beers (winter), and wheat beers (summer). The crowd that fills the California-style interior consist mostly of after-work software designers, but the beer is good enough to compensate for the nerd-turned-yuppie factor. Kendall Cinema movie-goers can bring their stubs in for a free beer Su-Th night with the purchase of food. Pints run $4+; pitchers $12-12.75; sampler (5 oz. tasting of any beer, min. 3 samples) $1.25 a pop. For the truly inspired, order a beer tower, a plastic-tube concoction that will last through the night if you can ($21+). Temper your beer buzz with hearty selections from their extensive menu. Entrees $10-15. This section contains information from Harvard Student Agencies' Unofficial Guide to Life at Harvard.

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Without the neon fanfare and sloshed singles of Jillian's or The Rack, Flat Top Johnny's is a straightforward, quality pool hall. Winner of Boston Magazine's Best in Boston award every year since 2000, its 12 tournament-sized pool tables host Kendall Square professionals, academics, and veritable pool-sharks alike. Those humiliated by their lack of skill can hang out at the dart boards or video games. A full bar also offers 12 different beers on tap (domestics $3.50, imports $4), as well as sandwiches ($6.95), salads ($4.95-6.95) and typically greasy appetizers like Mexican potato boats ($6.95) or Nine Ball Nachoes ($7.95). Tables are $6/hr before 6pm daily, $10 after 6pm Su-Th and $12 after 6pm F-Sa. Tu night is ladies' night: a woman pays half price for a table. Free pool W nights after 11pm. 9 ball tournament M nights at 6 7pm. This section contains information from Harvard Student Agencies' Unofficial Guide to Life at Harvard.

One of the world’s foremost biotechnology companies, Genzyme is dedicated to making a major positive impact on the lives of people with serious diseases. Founded in Boston in 1981, Genzyme has grown from a small start-up to a diversified enterprise with annual revenues exceeding $3 billion and 10,000 employees in locations spanning the globe. This company utilizes Shred-It as their weekly recycling program, for document protection, shredding and paper recycling.

This funky, 1980s-meets-art-deco theater falls somewhere between the Brattle and Loews. The best new foreign and “independent” films play at Kendall, which is bright, clean, and replete with an espresso bar. This theatre is certainly more plush in its interior than many of its rare film-projecting counterparts, but you'll consequently pay a bit more in ticket prices. Validated parking $2.70/4hr. Admission $9.25 for adults, $6.50 for children and seniors. All seats $6.50 at the first show of the day. Discount card: 5 admissions for $33; not good for admissions F-Sa after 6pm. Call 617-333-FILM to purchase tickets in advance (punch #081 for express service). This section contains information from Harvard Student Agencies' Unofficial Guide to Life at Harvard.

Shine Restaurant and Lounge. Serves lunch and Dinner. Friday Nights is Gay and Lesbian night.

If you want to make “dinner and a show” a little more classy, come to The Blue Room before hitting Kendall Cinema. The Blue Room is gourmet without pretension. Expect flawless execution and relaxed, considerate service. The menu shows an assurance with and knowledge of flavors that frees it from the chaotic experimentation characterizing less accomplished establishments. Blue Room buys its produce from local farms and producers and this commitment shows in the quality of its food. The cauliflower soup with curry and dill ($6) is a fine example, creamy and rich, accented with a mild hint of heat. The roasted striped bass ($22) also combines traditional southwest flavors of yucca and cumin with a deft hand on the grill: the result is juicy, tender, crisp, and aromatic. Don't miss the restaurant's signature Su brunch buffet, an epicurean feast at $21, featuring an abundance of entrees and desserts. Menus vary seasonally, so trust in the chef's touch and look forward to a great meal. This section contains information from Harvard Student Agencies' Unofficial Guide to Life at Harvard.

Thanks to its location in the One Kendall Square courtyard, this comfortable restaurant attracts area tecchies for lunch and after-work drinks. The bar area hosts live music (most weekends), and friendly waitresses deliver a steady stream of Guinness. Come summertime, open tables on the breezy outdoor patio can be hard to come by. While not technically a sports bar (it has two average-sized TVs), this is one of the few area hangouts that reliably broadcasts British soccer matches. For a simple date, Kendall Square-style, combine dinner here with a foreign film at the nearby Kendall Square cinema.