Business Archives - Page 25 of 26 - Cambridge

J. August reopens Friday in Harvard Square with its familiar university merch

by Marc Levy February 26, 2026

J. August opened in 1891 in a building owned by an all-male Porcellian Club at what was then an all-male Harvard. Its mission is different now.

BITE

Thai chili lemonade at Saigon Tiger

by Travis Dillon February 26, 2026

All weather is ice cream weather, and why not the same for lemonade? This one has a bright flavor, not too sweet or acidic, and a surprise spiciness.

FOOD

Eye-tricking viral pastries at the Cambridge School of Culinary Arts Cafe now include the Strawberry

by Carson Paradis February 25, 2026

The Mango is not a mango. The Lemon is not a lemon. Starting this week, the Strawberry is not a strawberry. Here's how a cafe does it.

DEVELOPMENT

Lab market and the economy complicate Healthpeak’s vision for a new Cambridge Highlands neighborhood

by Marc Levy February 24, 2026

A campus of 20 buildings is planned for parcels assembled by the company Healthpeak and due for a formal application in March.

ASK CHEF JJ

My roast chicken recipe, and how to make spinach soufflé for a sandwich spread

by JJ Gonson February 24, 2026

It started with an idea for a sandwich and how it might be executed. But first I feel I must start with roasting a chicken.

DEVELOPMENT

Developer is back talking with the public about its Davis Square tower proposal

by Marc Levy February 23, 2026

The developer proposing a tower with hundreds of apartments in Somerville’s Davis Square plans a meeting in March with updates and answers.

FOOD

Somerville’s Michette bakery is opening in Cambridge near Inman Square and adding lunch

by Julia Carpi February 23, 2026

After three years serving French breads and pastries to East Somerville, Thomas Ferté will take advantage of added square footage in Cambridge.

TAXONOMY

Tax tip of the week: Don’t leave your side hustle off when you file with the IRS

by Vincent Hicks February 23, 2026

Q: Should I include “side hustle” income and expenses on my tax return? A: Yes, absolutely. Reporting your side hustle isn’t just a rule – it often gives you clarity and can even improve your tax...

BUSINESS

After around a decade of construction, the Beacon Suites Hotel is expected to open this spring

by Marc Levy February 19, 2026

A city-line hotel under construction for around a decade is accepting reservations for mid-April after a sale by the initial developer.

LET’S GET COFFEE

Wintry mix, the seasonal coffee of choice

by Corky White February 19, 2026

An occasional feature mapping our sipping in visits to cafes in Somerville and Cambridge, including Simon’s, Pepita and Cicada Coffee Bar.