Business Archives - Page 13 of 27 - Cambridge

Lucky break? The Clover restaurant chain says it returns to operation Tuesday out of public demand

by Marc Levy June 3, 2026

A public outcry about the closing of the Clover healthy fast food chain has led to its rescue, according to a company email Wednesday. The chain’s 11 locations will stay closed for the rest of this...

LET’S GET COFFEE

Curiosities: Vida and Third Time Together innovate culinary quirk around Kendall Square

by Corky White June 3, 2026

Two curious cafes are at home in a neighborhood full of people whose curiosity has led to Nobel prizes, scientific discoveries and long-sought cures.

BITE

H Mart baked sweet potato

by Travis Dillon June 3, 2026

The skin of H Mart’s baked sweet potato is crispy and slightly charred; the inside tastes of caramel and umami, and is so soft it’s nearly mashed.

FASHION

Flip-flops are back (and they have opinions now)

by Julie Mahdavi June 3, 2026

Once dismissed as “post-gym resignation footwear,” the modern flip-flop has evolved.

TAXONOMY

Tax tip of the week: GoFundMe can help in a crunch, and donations are usually just ‘gifts’

by Vincent Hicks June 1, 2026

Crowdfunding has become a meaningful way to bring together community support at difficult moments. It is not a complete financial plan.

MENU

Clover shuts down, third Hong Kong Festival is Sunday and J.P. Licks does the World Cup

by Marc Levy May 28, 2026

The Clover chain was in its final hours Thursday, the New England Hong Kong Festival returns and there are seven new flavors at an ice cream chain.

BUSINESS

Apartment buildings with 79 units will be transitioned to affordable housing after purchase

by Marc Levy May 28, 2026

Spokespeople with the Cambridge Housing Authority and city said they would work with current residents to convert the homes to affordable.

DEVELOPMENT

Nine years later, empty Vail Court is headed again toward becoming affordable housing

by Marc Levy May 28, 2026

The long and narrow lot seized by the city in 2016 is again due to get a developer and be shaped into homes, though no time too soon.

FOOD

Le Grand Prix Elmendorf du Pain street fest promises more of everything this year, including actual French people

by Marc Levy May 27, 2026

The festival and competition – inspired by a Paris baguette-baking contest – will pack onto Cambridge Street on June 14 before a French World Cup match.

DEVELOPMENT

Keezer’s has a next home and Simon’s Coffee Shop is looking as an apartment project speeds toward construction

by Marc Levy May 27, 2026

The apartment project at 1740 Massachusetts Ave. is on track for a permit submission in June and demolition in the months that follow.