Cicada is my absolute favorite cafe, it has delicious food, delectable coffee, & unbeatable vibes. It is in Cambridge a 5-minute walk from the Central Square Red Line stop.
I recommend the iced Sai Gon Latte and the Pho Salad with baked salmon, but you can't go wrong. You may see a long line outside the entrance, do not fret. Their register is at the front of the store so if there are more than 3 people in line you have to stand outside. Plus 9/10 there is more than enough seating inside and in the backyard patio when the line is out the door.
Some other great places in Boston/Cambridge:
Go walk along the Charles River Esplanade, its especially beautiful at sunset. Maybe bring some wine to drink on the dock.
Andala - Middle Eastern cafe, in central as well, good food and vibes
Faro Cafe - if you are looking for a place to sit down in harvard square get a coffee here(or a wine if its 7pm-11pm thu - sat) and relax. Great vibes, plus they have events(check their Instagram).
beacon hill books and cafe - It is like walking into a really rich person's home in here. They do a pricier lunch/dinner but i have really loved everything i have gotten there.
If you pick one museum to go to I would suggest Isabella Stewart gardener, but if you want something free Harvard Art Museum has a great collection as well.
Okay stopping myself here because i could keep going, have a great time in Boston!
Oct 1, 2024
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ā¢get in a fight with a turkey during rush hour traffic on the mass ave bridge
ā¢seconding: sofra, bodega, toscaniniās (best ice cream in the world), spoke wine bar, brattle theater, all the museums already mentioned, mount auburn cemetery (say hi to my friends and family rip), not spending too much time in seaport
ā¢if you do need some food in seaport: GRECO is the best fast casual greek/mediterranean spot iāve ever been to (iām also greek), flour (over the bridge but close), Chickadee, Row 34
ā¢BEST QUINTESSENTIAL SEAFOOD in Boston proper: belle isle (ok this is RIGHT over the line in winthrop, but you can taste see and smell east boston)
ā¢Bartleyās Burger Cottage in Harvard Sq is an exceptional experience and a culinary treat (order a lime rickey and onion rings too)
ā¢Harvardās Carpenter Center, right next to the Harvard Art Museums, is Le Corbusierās only building in North America and hosts small exhibits and public programs
ā¢At Harvard Art be sure to stop on the fourth floor to see parts of the pigment collection on display (whole thing is viewable albeit from across the courtyard)
ā¢I will never give harvard too much love so shouting out MIT Museum and MIT List Visual Arts Center
ā¢The McMullen (BCās museum) is stunning and has great little shows often
ā¢MassArt museum is next to MFA/ Isabella S-G ā and thereās a GREAT place nearby, Eventide, for a tiny, expensive, but DELICIOUS lobster roll and maple soft serve
ā¢Further out: the Decordova museum and sculpture park, the Walter Gropius House, the Addison gallery (phillips andoverās museum)
stopping now because this is becoming manic but have a blast!! and check out the red bull contest videos of people diving off the ica!
Feb 10, 2024
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Harvard Square: Highly recommend the free! Harvard Art Museums in Cambridge. And if youre in a movie mood thereās cool showings at The Brattle! Theyāre playing Barry Lyndon this weekend :) and then maybe a yummy Big and Tasty from Tasty Burger and a Lime Rickey š¼ļøš„šš
North End: The Paul Revere House is sooo tiny itās fun to see how the midnight rider was livingā¦ then some pasta at Giacomoās š¤š¼ and walk along the Freedom Trail til you get to Bovaās for the superior cannoli š®š¹ššŗšø
Scattered throughout the city:
Mount Auburn Cemetery
The Middle East
The Burren
The BPL (good library)
The Mary Baker Eddy Library (weird libraryā¦)
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
South Boston Candlepin :)
Feb 9, 2024
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Depends on where you are in the city ofc!
If on/around Newbury Street:
(if you're in downtown boston, should be easily accessible by train)
- Deluca's sandwiches. It is an expensive artisanal grocery store but if you want back, you can get an amazing amazing sandwich for about $11! A miracle these days tbh
- RedWhite Boneless Ramen. Vegan ramen spot!
- Krasi. Greek food with speciality in natural wines, if you want to do a nicer dinner
- Hokkaido Santouka Ramen. Few chains of these, but great authentic ramen spot. Not my personal fave but Boston is a ramen city, so worth checking out
South End area:
(one of my favorite places for food. not far from the central part of Boston, but not too much public transportation to these spots, as an FYI)
- Mida. Yum, fresh Italian food
- Ilona. Greek tapas!
- The Elephant Walk. French/Cambodian food, not my favorite ambiance-wise but meal is delicious
- Myers+Chang. Def popular but for a reason. Amazing Asian fusion food.
- Frenchies and/or Petit Robert, both for French food ofc
Cambridge:
- not as familiar with the scene but must shout out Lanner Noodles&Bar. soo so good.
- Coast Cafe. Soul food. I haven't been but have been dying to go. Their hours are kinda kooky (like Wednesday - Saturday I think), so be aware
- Mad Monkfish. Jazz bar & sushi place
My favorite cafe in Boston is in Brookline & called Rifrullo Cafe. The food is so so good
Famously, the North End in Boston has good food, but it's so touristy lol so I don't really dabble too much. The big spots are bakeries (Modern and Mike's) but honestly .....I think theyre mid af, so wouldn't personally recommend them
Oct 1, 2024
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This was a truly horrid thought I had the other day when I was walking over the river while marveling at the water, the city lights, cars, and people. Scrolling and walking do have similarities and realizing this was valuable to me. Scrolling simulates visual stimuli moving across our field of vision as we navigate a digital landscape.
Taking a walk outside, making dinner, talking to a friend in person, or even just wandering around my apartment have all worked to minimize scrolling urges for me. They all also tend to involve the movement of my visual field with constant new stimuli.
Its also important to note that none of these tasks require intensive demands to focus attention. If I want to doom scroll I probably want to relax my brain from concentrated attention while engaging in a repetitive task. Just walking around my apartment is better than scrolling and often more realistic than reading. Finding ways to relax and procrastinate without using screens may seem counter-intuitive but I think it gives me more freedom. Plus I have never regretted going on a walk.
Dec 13, 2024
i went on a walk from the gloucester train station through downtown past rocky neck and all the way to the eastern point. it is a great summers day activity
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okay yes maybe its short because its a childrens book, but that doesn't detract from it being a classic of postmodern literature
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