Business Archives - Page 9 of 15 - Cambridge

‘Shocked’ by low assessed value at 90 Washington, agency members head off the map

by Marc Levy April 2, 2026

Members of the Somerville Redevelopment Authority were dismayed to find a $3.8 million assessment at a lot that’s cost the city around $35.3 million.

BUSINESS

Porter Square Shopping Center makes space for a business between Cafe Zing and Cambridge Naturals

by Marc Levy April 1, 2026

“Cafe Zing 2.0” is expected to open in three months in Porter Square, but what opens in the remaining space won't be Cambridge Naturals.

LET’S GET COFFEE

Three destination cafes where no compromise is needed between high-quality food and coffee

by Corky White April 1, 2026

There's not always a need to pair prized coffee with a generic muffin or croissant or wash down a to-die-for pastry or bagel with a lesser brew.

BITE

Napoli pastry at Yafa Bakery & Café

by Marc Levy April 1, 2026

At Yafa, the pistachio is a major food group that appears on or in many of the treats. With the cone-shaped, chocolatey Napoli, it’s both.

ASK CHEF JJ

Spice, spice, baby: Racking up some jarring insights about what gives life flavor

by JJ Gonson April 1, 2026

For starters, how often do you throw out spices? If you are my mother, the answer is never.

BUSINESS

Clover restaurant chain may shut down without a buyer

by Marc Levy March 31, 2026

Less than two years after exiting bankruptcy protection, the Clover chain of restaurants is seeking a buyer and may lay off 182 workers.

DEVELOPMENT

Davis Square Neighborhood Plan could be done by fall, becoming a factor in tower decision

by Marc Levy March 31, 2026

Work on a Davis Square Neighborhood Plan will ramp up in early May and finish within three to six months, extending into fall as needed.

FOOD

Your next cookbook can be found April 11 at a Curio-hosted benefit for World Central Kitchen

by Marc Levy March 31, 2026

The World Central Kitchen, which goes to the front lines of crises to provide fresh meals, gets a little boost April 11 from a sale of used cookbooks.

MENU

Get a $5 burger at Cambridge Common like it’s 1996 again

by Marc Levy March 30, 2026

Also on the Menu this week: The Big Papi Burrito helps fund a charity at Anna's and Wonder says to wonder no longer about its 500 options.

TAXONOMY

Tax tip of the week: Maybe this is the year you should itemize deductions

by Vincent Hicks March 30, 2026

With the cap rising it $40,000, more taxpayers may now find that itemizing results in a larger deduction than taking the standard deduction.