Openings, closings & business in Kendall Square, Cambridge

Cambridge Climate Tech Startups Win State Tax Incentives

Sep 1 · Cambridge Day →

Simon's Coffee Shop bids farewell before building's demolition

Aug 31 · Cambridge Day →

Spindler Confections to open satellite shop in Harvard Square

Aug 28 · Cambridge | Somerville Independent →

Complimentary Weekly Wine Tasting at The Black Sheep

The Black Sheep Lounge & Bar at The Kendall Hotel hosts its weekly complimentary wine tasting on Aug. 26 from 5 to 6 p.m.

Aug 26 · The Kendall Hotel →

Lebanese Bakery 'About Thyme' Prepares to Open in Harvard Square

'About Thyme,' a Middle Eastern fast-casual spot, prepares to open at 1 Brattle Square in late August, offering saj-baked wraps, labneh, coffee, and matcha with seating for 13.

Aug 26 · Boston Restaurant Talk →

BiotechTuesday summer social returns to La Fabrica tonight

BiotechTuesday hosts its summer networking social for life sciences professionals tonight, 6-9 p.m., at La Fabrica in Central Square, with live music from Almost The Cure.

Aug 25 · vectur.com →

Cambridge Biotech Oblenio Bio Exercises $10M Licensing Option

Cambridge-based Oblenio Bio exercised its exclusive global license for LBL-051 from Leads Biolabs, triggering a $10 million fee.

Aug 21 · AllSci →

Bonde Fine Wine Shop Hosts Sommelier Tasting Tonight

Bonde Fine Wine Shop on Church Street hosts its weekly wine flight and sommelier-led tasting Friday from 5-9 p.m.

Aug 21 · Harvard Square Business Association →

Inman Square's Moëca Debuts Summer Clam Shack Bar Menu

Cambridge restaurant Moëca introduced a 'Sam's clam shack' summer bar menu with New England seaside fare, served Tuesday through Thursday nights.

Aug 21 · Cambridge Day →

Cambridge Day publishes new local ice cream guide

Cambridge Day published a dining guide Aug. 18 featuring independent, hard-serve ice cream parlors across Cambridge and Somerville to help residents beat the late-summer heat.

Aug 20 · Cambridge Day →

AMA Boston hosts morning marketing mingle at CIC Cambridge

The American Marketing Association's Boston chapter hosts a networking event for local professionals at CIC Cambridge, 1 Broadway, Wednesday, Aug. 19, from 8-10 a.m.

Aug 19 · AMA Boston →

Food Truck Wednesdays returns to MIT today

MIT's Food Truck Wednesdays runs Wednesday, Aug. 19, from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 25 Carleton St. in Kendall/MIT.

Aug 19 · MIT Events Calendar →

Be Biopharma auction continues through Thursday

The Be Biopharma Online Auction, featuring R&D instruments and biotech lab equipment, opened Aug. 18 and runs through Aug. 20.

Aug 19 · Cambridge, MA Patch →

Geppetto launches two-week Tomato-Fest menu

Chef Will Gilson's Geppetto in Cambridge Crossing offers a summer tomato-themed menu with pasta, crudo and soup dishes, running Aug. 18 through Aug. 29.

Aug 18 · bostonchefs.com →

Amylyx to announce Phase 3 avexitide trial results

Cambridge-based Amylyx Pharmaceuticals hosts a webcast Tuesday, Aug. 18 at 8 a.m. ET to share topline results from its Phase 3 LUCIDITY clinical trial.

Aug 18 · Amylyx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. →

Curio Spice Co. hosts free spiced popcorn tasting today

Curio Spice Co.'s North Cambridge shop hosts a free drop-in popcorn tasting and beverage bar today starting at noon.

Aug 16 · Eventbrite →

Chef Erin Miller selected for James Beard 'Taste America' tour

Erin Miller, owner of Inman Square's Urban Hearth, was named New England representative for the James Beard Foundation's national Taste America series on Aug. 13.

Aug 15 · Patch →

China's Biotech Boom Sparks Debate at MIT's Koch Institute

After an online dispute, local biotech executives gathered at MIT's Koch Institute to debate how China's fast-growing biotech sector is affecting U.S. startups.

Aug 13 · Cambridge Day →

Venture Café Cambridge Hosts Robosource 2026 Robotics Showcase

Venture Café Cambridge hosts MassRobotics' Robosource 2026 Thursday, Aug. 13, from 4:30 to 8 p.m., a networking event showcasing robotics innovations.

Aug 13 · Venture Café Cambridge →

Women-Owned Vendors Pop Up at Kendall Square Plaza

Boston Women's Market brings women-owned vendors to Kendall Square Plaza today, Thursday, Aug. 13, from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Aug 13 · Tailored Shot Studios →

Summer AI+X Meetup convenes at The Engine tonight

AI builders, MIT and Harvard affiliates, founders, researchers and students gather at The Engine tonight from 6 to 9 p.m.

Aug 12 · Eventbrite →

AI workshop for Black Business Month at First Street Market

Cambridge CDD hosts an AI for Bid Response and Proposal Writing workshop tonight from 7 to 8:30 p.m., part of National Black Business Month.

Aug 12 · City of Cambridge Community Development Department →

$1 Oyster Afternoons Debut at Batifol in Kendall Square

French restaurant Batifol in Kendall Square is offering fresh oysters for $1 each on weekday afternoons from 4-6 p.m.

Aug 11 · bostonchefs.com →

Greedy Cow Donut Factory holds grand opening in Cambridgeport

Paul Rungta, former owner of Surya Indian Kitchen, opened the Greedy Cow Donut Factory at 114 Magazine Street in Cambridgeport over the weekend of August 8-9.

Aug 11 · Cambridge Day →

Row 34 in Kendall Square launches happy hour today

Row 34's Kendall Square location debuts a happy hour today, Aug. 10, from 2-5 p.m., featuring $1 oysters, shrimp tacos and rotating cocktails.

Aug 10 · bostonchefs.com →

Merck kicks off MIT chemistry recruiting events

Merck visits MIT today at 9 a.m. for an informational session on research opportunities, internships and postdoc roles.

Aug 10 · MIT Events Calendar →

Found Industries opens Cambridge HQ and critical minerals center

MIT spinout Found Industries opened its new Cambridge headquarters and Found Metals Process Development Center on Aug. 7, with local and state officials in attendance.

Aug 8 · PR Newswire →

Viral TikTok trend sparks long lines at BerryLine

BerryLine, the frozen yogurt shop at 3 Arrow St. open since 2007, is seeing surging crowds and long waits after going viral on social media.

Aug 8 · Cambridge Day →

Wonder's automated food hall debuts in Kendall Square

Wonder, a tech-driven concept letting diners order from multiple restaurant brands through one storefront, opened its first Cambridge location at 319 Main St., reviewed by Cambridge Day on Aug. 5.

Aug 6 · Cambridge Day →

Council eyes late-night alcohol service pilot

The City Council voted Aug. 3 to request evaluation of a pilot letting eligible licensed venues serve alcohol until 3 a.m., aiming to boost local nightlife.

Aug 6 · Cambridge Day →

Black Business Month Kickoff Lands in Kendall Square

Cambridge and BECMA hosted a free National Black Business Month networking celebration Tuesday, Aug. 4, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Eastern Edge Food Hall, 290 Main St.

Aug 4 · City of Cambridge Community Development Department →

MIT Panel Focuses on Venture Funding Strategy

MIT Venture Mentoring Service hosted a free virtual panel Tuesday, Aug. 4, from 6 to 7:30 p.m., with founders discussing fundraising and investor relationships.

Aug 4 · MIT Events Calendar →

Climate Tech Incubators Get $120,000 State Grants Each

Cambridge-based Activate Global and The Engine, along with Somerville's FORGE and Greentown Labs, each received $120,000 in state grants to advance climate tech startups.

Aug 3 · Cambridge Day →

Cambridge Kicks Off Black Business Month Celebration

The city is highlighting local Black entrepreneurs and urging resident support as it kicks off National Black Business Month with planned resources and networking events.

Aug 3 · City of Cambridge →