Thirty bucks, four courses, one fantastic meal

John Harvard’s Brew House, at 33 Dunster Street, has been a mainstay in the square for years upon years. Long before we moved into the city, we would drive from the North Shore, get lost navigating Harvard Square to find a parking spot, and eventually would make our way to one of two underground places for a pint and some food: Grendel’s Den or John … Continue reading Thirty bucks, four courses, one fantastic meal

Restaurant Georges, and the Perfect French Waiter

Originally published on culturebitch.com, October 2008 A highlight of our recent vacation in Paris was lunch at Restaurant Georges, at the top of the Centre Pompidou.  If you’re not familiar with the Pompidou, it houses France’s National Modern Art collection, and is a spectacular place to visit. Some of the art inside is very contemporary, of course, but “modern” includes early 20th century paintings and … Continue reading Restaurant Georges, and the Perfect French Waiter