At another year’s end, we’re celebrating the Cambridge businesses who were there for us all through the past 12 months! They are the glue holding everyone together, despite a year of unprecedented change. During 2021 the #CambridgeStrong initiative highlighted cornerstones of our community. Revisit these efforts and celebrate the attractions, retailers and restaurants who exemplify what it means to be #CambridgeStrong.
Locally-Owned Businesses
In Cambridge, local businesses bring a special touch to all they do. Local restaurants spice up life, boutiques add noteworthy flair and hotels provide a home away from home. Our video, “Local Biz Is #CambridgeStrong” features:
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The Kendall Hotel
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Great Eastern Trading Co.
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Forage
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Za Cambridge
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Cambridge Common
Family-Owned Businesses
Cambridge’s family-owned spots treat you like one of their own. Whatever your interests, there’s a family business ready to welcome you. The “Family-Owned Is #CambridgeStrong” video spotlights:
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Sheraton Commander
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Nüssli118°
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Charles Riverboat Company
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Gather Here
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Central Square Florist
Central Square Neighborhood
For 60+ years, the family-owned shoe store Teddy Shoes has put their best foot forward to serve Central Square. Owner Steven Adelson greets customers by name plus handpicks shoes, just like his father Mr. Teddy did.
Recycled materials get new lives as trendy outfits created by Aelen of Ninawa Zero Waste Clothes. Find Ninawa Zero Waste at Starlight Square’s Popportunity marketplace, where you can shop popp from a variety of local vendors.
Meichelle Ferguson, owner of Hilton Realty, is an expert on all things Cambridge. This mission-driven real estate office doubles as a research and consulting business.
2021 was the first full year for Cambridge’s newest hotel, 907 Main. The transcendentalist-inspired property features a rooftop bar, Blue Owl.
At 907 Main’s onsite restaurant, The Dial, you can watch past rock concerts on the big screen while sipping cocktails and sampling innovative dishes.
Harvard Square Neighborhood
Once housing for Harvard University students, Irving House became a B&B in 1945. Owner Rachael Solem purchased this historic home in 1990 and has been welcoming guests ever since.
Since its opening in 1985, many famous figures have called the Charles Hotel “home.” Past guests range from celebrities to scholars and politicians to philanthropists. Add your name to the list!
Inman Square Neighborhood
At All Star Pizza Bar, you’ll enjoy devouring za as much as the staff enjoys serving you. Get to know the enthusiastic team of All Star Pizza Bar and All Star Sandwich Bar.
The All Star Sandwich Bar team shares the same energy as their sister restaurant with a menu that presents creations known as “The Sandwich Hall of Fame.”
Porter Square Neighborhood
Brews and comfort foods are shared in Cambridge Common’s cozy atmosphere. A heated patio extends the perfect place to grab a seat and watch the buzz of Porter Square pass by.
East Cambridge Neighborhood
Located inside the Kimpton Marlowe, Bambara Kitchen and Bar has been a staple of Cambridge's food scene for over 15 years. All thanks to Chef Baz’s Mediterranean-inspired menu!
Try a taste of traditional Vietnamese cuisine at the woman-owned Le’s Sushi Bar & Restaurant. Owner Huong Le, with the help of her oldest daughter Tam, makes every customer feel like family.
Rest your head at Fairfield Inn & Suites Boston/Cambridge. This hotel puts you near the Museum of Science, shopping and more, giving you time to explore all East Cambridge offers.
Have you stayed in the newly renovated guest rooms at Holiday Inn Express & Suites? Around the corner from educational as well as recreational activities, this hotel meets the needs of every guest.
Have some fun at Royal Sonesta Hotel Boston where you can take a dip in the pool or paddle and jog the nearby Charles River. Sonesta is four-legged friendly so pets can join too!
Kendall Square Neighborhood
Boston Marriott Cambridge’s staff radiates warm welcomes. Relax at this sleek property in Cambridge’s innovation district.
Cambridgeport Neighborhood
When visiting Cambridgeport, get comfy and stay awhile at Courtyard Cambridge. The hotel offers scenic views and a central location near universities and popular attractions.
Experience the City of Squares at Hyatt Regency Boston/Cambridge. This iconic pyramid-shaped structure stands tall along the Charles River.
