Massachusetts Avenue (1222-1257) in Mid-Cambridge in Cambridge, MA

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Massachusetts Avenue (1222-1257)

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Grafton Street

1230 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA

• (617) 497-0400

http://www.graftonstreetcambridge.com/

Hours:

Su-W 11am-1am, Th-Sa 11am-2am

Restaurant

Cross Street(s):	Bow St.
Cuisine:	Modern American
Pricing:	$$
Dress:	Casual
Hours:	Su-W 11am-12 am Th-Sa 11am-1am
Lunch:	Yes
Dinner:	Yes

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Zagat-Rated
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Bar

Cross Street(s):	Bow
Pricing:	$$
Dress:	Casual
Hours:	Su-W 11am-1am Th-Sa 11am-2am
Valet Parking Fee:	Wed-Sat from 6pm

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Named after a famed cobblestone street in Dublin's Temple bar area, Grafton Street has been a Harvard Square favorite since 1996. This local institution combines the homey warmth of an Irish pub with a modern feel and an inventive New American menu by Executive Chef Dan Pogue. The bar offers an array of draught beers, and numerous signature cocktails dreamt up by Grafton's mixology team.

The bar crowd trends toward the upscale; a sleek windowed facade permits passersby to gaze in on the many martini-sippers. Revelers at the lively bar can enjoy a late-night menu which adds taste and elegance to the usual pub fare, with artistic appetizers like Maine Crab Cakes with chipotle remoulade and sweet pesto sauce ($10.25), creative sandwiches ($8-$13.95), and thin-crust pizzas ($8-9.50). Live DJs play a variety of music on Thursday, Friday, and each Saturday, DJs Red Foxx and Mistaker blend a fun selection of upscale disco, funk, soul, and party classics.

Lunch & dinner blend the classic comfort foods of Ireland's pubs with modern takes on American dishes. Favorites include the duck confit and the beef ragu. Grafton can be booked for private parties, and offers 3 different menus from passed hors d’oeuvres to a sit down dinner for such occasions.

Sister restaurant to Temple Bar and Redline.

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Harvard Bookstore

1256 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA

• (617) 661-1515

www.harvard.com

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When you hear a literature concentrator refer to HBS, she's probably not talking about the business school but rather this heaven for bibliophiles. One of the Square's last independent holdouts, Harvard Book Store was deservedly anointed Bookseller of the Year by Publishers Weekly in 2002. This Harvard institution offers a thoughtful selection of books, from classics to gay/lesbian, chosen by a staff that actually likes to read and who can also order just about any book you need. Don't miss the used book section downstairs, where clear labeling and alphabetization makes finding bargains (30-80% off cover price) remarkably easy. Used paperbacks bought Tu-Sa 10am-4pm for 15% of the book's cover value in cash or 20% in store credit. Be sure to check the in-store bulletin or subscribe to the e-mail list for info about weekly book signings and author events, and don't forget to sign up for a frequent buyer card. AE, D, MC, V.

This section contains information from Harvard Student Agencies' Unofficial Guide to Life at Harvard.

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Hong Kong

1236 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA

• (617) 864-5311

Bar

Hours:	Su-Tu 5pm-1am W noon-1am Th-Sa noon-2am
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Hong Kong

The Cambridge Hong Kong is a favorite destination for college students and early 20 something's. After more than 30 years of contributing to Cambridge's late-night party scene, the party is still going. Check pretension at the door and get your game face on, because this is a party that does not stop until the last bouncer forces you out. Indulge in the Hong Kong's famous Scorpion Bowl or chug cheap beer and mixed drinks all night long. Anything will do if you want to shake it at this Harvard hotspot. Thu-Su the 3rd floor doubles as a comedy club from 8-10pm (Tu $10; W, Th, and Su $7; F-Sa $9). Bar food is served downstairs for those with the late night munchies.

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Mr. Bartley's Burger Cottage

1246 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA

• (617) 354-6559

www.bartleysburgers.com

Restaurant

Dress:	Casual
Hours:	Mon-Wed and Sat 11am-9pm Thu-Fri: 11am-10pm

Zagat-Rated
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UPDATE (10/08): Mr. Bartley's is back open for business after closing down in September.

UPDATE: The owners of Mr. Bartley’s Burger Cottage are working to reopen the popular Harvard Square burger hangout as soon as possible after a fire on Saturday, Sept. 20 forced it to close for the first time in almost 50 years.

Bartley's has been dishing up over 40 years of beef in an elbow-bumping atmosphere charged with political slander and pop-culture worship. As the name suggests, burgers ($5-9, $7.80-12 with fixins) are the featured specialty at this long-standing establishment, and can be made as traditionally (cheddar cheese burger, $5.99) or as inventively (the Yuppie Burger topped with a hefty portion of boursin; $8.50) as you desire. With tantalizing burgers and wraps named after celebrities like Meg Ryan, Bill Gates, and Harry Potter, meals spotlighting B-list actors are as hard to come by as B-grade meat. Non-patty options include the Roast Stuffed Turkey dinner ($9) and Shepherd's Pie ($7); vegetarian choices are limited to veggie burgers, wraps, and standard salads. If you're feeling up to the challenge, the rich and filling frappes ($4.25-4.75) are a delicious accompaniment to any of Bartley's gut-busting burger meals and a fun way to test the limits of your gastro-intestinal tract. Take-out available.

This section contains information from Harvard Student Agencies' Unofficial Guide to Life at Harvard.

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The Comedy Studio

1236 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA

• (617) 661-6507

www.thecomedystudio.com

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Rounding out the Kong's holy trinity of things that make your stomach hurt (food, alcohol, and laughs), this club sits atop the restaurant and bar in Harvard Square. Every Tu the Mystery Lounge ($10) dazzles audiences with its professional magicians, while F-Sa ($9) showcases a selection of the best of the Comedy Studio's talents, ranging from up-and-coming local performers to lesser-known national comedians. Shows on W, Th, and Su nights feature stand-up acts, sketches, and other antics presented by regulars ($7). Visit their website for a $1-off coupon. Full bar and Hong Kong food menus available during shows.

This section contains information from Harvard Student Agencies' Unofficial Guide to Life at Harvard.

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