Welcome to Porter Square

Porter Square is a neighborhood of Cambridge, MA, at the intersection of Massachusetts and Somerville Avenues, and is located between Harvard and Davis Squares. The Porter Square station is a busy subway and commuter rail stop. Porter Square was named after the old Porter House Hotel, home of the original Porter House steak. Porter Square is also home to Lesley University as well as numerous Japanese retail shops and restaurants. The neighborhood features a busy small business community, a busy traffic intersection, and a small number of large national chains.

Cambridge is located on the north side of the Charles River, which separates Cambridge from Boston. Home to Harvard University as well as MIT, Cambridge has a rich history. Originally established in 1630 as the town Newtowne, by the 700 original Puritan colonists of the Massachusetts Bay Colony, its name was changed to Cambridge in 1638 shortly after the founding of Harvard College. Cambridge was an active village, comprising of mostly Puritan colonists for many years to come. Cambridge was incorporated as the second city in Massachusetts.

2008 Dining & Entertainment All Star Winners...

Lilly’s Gourmet Pasta Express
Dining & Entertainment Overall Winner

• The Fireplace Restaurant
  Most Romantic Restaurant
• Something Savory
  Best Catering Service
• Sevan Bakery
  Best Bakery
• Bobby C’s Ristorante
  Best Dinner
• J.J. Foley’s
  Best Bar

• Mystery Cafe Dinner Theatre
  Best Entertainment
• The Red Fez
  Best Cocktails
• The Samuel Adams Brewery Tour
  Best Weekend Activity
• The Winery
  Best Wine Selection
• Strip T’s
  Best Sandwiches

Schoolhouse Pizza
Best Pizza

2008 Retail Shopping All Star Leaders...

Real Time Results:

1. Habit (45 votes)
2. Ku De Ta  (40 votes)
3. Twilight (17 votes)
4. Dream On Futon (16 votes)
5. in-jean-ius (14 votes)
6. Clothes Call (12 votes)
7. French Dressing (12 votes)
8. Stained Glass Works (11 votes)
9. Grolier Poetry Book Shop (10 votes)
10. Beacon Hill Instant Shoe Repair (10 votes)