Harvard Square
Business Association
Special Father's Day Edition - June 2020 Newsletter
Events | Deals | News
Please join us in welcoming our newest member!

Harvard Square E-gift Cards
If you’re looking to buy a special present but are unsure which of your favorite Harvard Square businesses to patronize, new  e-gift cards  are available to purchase! E-Gift Cards take the guesswork out of shopping and give your recipient immediate access to stores, restaurants and more! They can be emailed or texted, and for those who prefer something in hand, there is an option to print. 

If your favorite Harvard Square business is not participating, please check back as  this list  is updated frequently. On behalf of the Harvard Square Business Association members and staff, we thank you for your support during these challenging times. Stay safe and healthy!
Harvard Square Masks For Sale
We are so pleased to be sourcing our “I Love Harvard Square” masks from long-time HSBA member, Esmeralda Lambert, owner of  Esmeralda   on Church Street. If you are interested in purchasing Harvard Square masks for a cost of $12.00 each, please place your order  here.  Masks are available in one size fits most. Minimum Order of 4. If you have any questions please contact Amanda at [email protected] .
Black Donkey Project
Take Dad around the World with Wine 
The Black Donkey Project presents the chance for you to order this “gift of travel” for Father’s Day, Sunday, June 21. There are three options (see the attached brochure for descriptions): 

Option 1: World of Red Bundle 
  • Five red wines, one each from Portugal, Israel, Greece, Peru & USA (Washington State)
  • One orange wine from Georgia (the country!)
Cost: $120.00/six (6) bottles 

Option 2: Reds with Zen 
  • Five red wines, one each from Portugal, Israel, Greece, Peru & USA (Washington State)
  • One bottle of whiskey from Japan   
Cost: $135.00/six (6) bottles 

Option 3: The Total Package    
  • Five red wines, one each from Portugal, Israel, Greece, Peru & USA (Washington State)
  • One orange wine from Georgia (the country!)  
  • One bottle of Whiskey from Japan
Cost: $155.00/seven (7) bottles (a $210.00 value)

The “One Stone, Two Birds” program will end with this Father’s Day bundle. Many thanks to those of you who have participated. Part of the income from the sale has gone into the fund to support small businesses in Harvard Square during this confinement time. Your purchases have helped your community to stay united. So, let’s go for one last push with this  Travel the World Gift. Order by June 18th: I will deliver to your front door by Friday, June 19. 
Email me at  [email protected]  to place your order as soon as possible, availability is limited.  
Black Donkey Project, 50 Church Street, 
Bob Slate Stationer
Bob Slate Stationer is now open for in-store shopping daily from 12-5 pm. Online orders by email to  [email protected]  are also still available for pickup or shipping. We have a full selection of Father’s Day and graduation cards to help you reach out across the miles to commemorate these special occasions.
Bob Slate Stationer, 30 Brattle Street, 
Cambridge Artists’ Cooperative Gallery
Cambridge Artists' Cooperative Gallery will be offering free shipping on all of their online items through Father’s Day, June 21st. Their online store can be found  here.
Cambridge Artists’ Cooperative Gallery, 59A Church Street,  harvardsquare.com/venue/cambridge-artists-cooperative-gallery , (617) 868-4434
Cardullo’s Gourmet Shoppe
Father’s Day is just around the corner. Here are some of Cardullo’s Gourmet Shoppe’s favorite gourmet treats that make the perfect gifts! Everything is available for in-store pickup or shipping  online . Call us for more information on gift wrapping or specific Father Day gift selection. 
Cardullo’s Gourmet Shoppe, 6 Brattle Street, 
DAVIDs TEA
This Father’s Day, give dad the gift of tea & accessories curated just for him at David’s Tea. Click  here  for more information.
DAVIDsTEA, 35 JFK Street, 
Flour Bakery + Cafe
Celebrate Father’s Day with Flour Bakery and Cafe’s special Father’s Day menu found  here .
Flour Bakery and Cafe, 114 Mount Auburn Street, 
Harvard Coop
Here’s to dad! Click  here  to shop Harvard gifts for this Father’s Day.
Harvard Cooperative Society, 1400 Massachusetts Avenue, 
Harvard University Employees Credit Union
Together We Thrive.
During tough times, the Credit Union’s mission and core values are especially meaningful.  If you have friends, family or coworkers who might want to try not-for-profit, people-centric, cooperative banking, refer them to HUECU!
We’ve made it easier than ever with our automated referral form at huecu.org/referral .

As a thank you for helping to grow our Credit Union community, we’ll give $20 each to you and the new member you referred. Visit  huecu.org/referral  for details and to get started.
Harvard University Employees Credit Union, 104 Mount Auburn Street, 
Lush
Keep it cool, get Dirty and clean up your routine with fresh, ethical and handmade products. Shop for Father’s Day  here !
Lush Cosmetics, 30 JFK Street, 
Motto
All HSBA members get 10% in store.
Motto, 26 Church Street, 
harvardsquare.com/venue/motto , (617) 491-2789
Nomad
To the world you’re a DAD but to your family you are the WORLD! Great selection of Father’s Day gifts for the whole family at nomad! Shop our deals  here .
Nomad, 1771 Massachusetts Avenue, 
harvardsquare.com/venue/nomad , (617) 497-6677
Nubar
Come celebrate Father’s Day at Nubar at the Sheraton Commander Hotel. Their patio will be open for dinner from 5pm until the kitchen closes as 8pm.
Nubar, 16 Garden Street,  harvardsquare.com/venue/nubar , (617) 234-1365
Otto
Otto recently started offering a selection of Family Combo meals. Please visit their ordering page  here . There are 5 different combo options at a great value. 2-Cheese Garlic Sticks as an appetizer, as well as a double-dough option for large pizzas. New seasonal salad – buffalo-roasted garbanzo beans, romaine, celery, tomato & red onion with blue cheese crumbles and creamy dill dressing. 

The June monthly special is taco-seasoned Beyond Meat with pico de gallo and cheddar cheese.

Additionally, take 20% off orders of $20 or more with promo code 'THANKS', online only!
Otto, 1432 Massachusetts Avenue, 
harvardsquare.com/venue/otto , (617) 873-0888
NEWS
HSBA Members
Supporting One Another
Recently, over 120 Mount Auburn Hospital employees enjoyed lunch that was provided by our friends at Cambridge Trust . Roma Mayur, Dina Scianna and David Felton delivered sandwiches from Darwin's , Grendel's Den and Cuisine En Locale. They also donated 20 floral arrangements from Brattle Square Florist and Petali. These colorful bouquets have been distributed throughout the hospital spreading cheer to many patients and staff.
Remembering a Special Friend
 
This week marks one year since the passing of Dr. Ifeanyi Menkiti, beloved proprietor of Grolier Poetry Book Shop and founder of Grolier Poetry Press.
 
A poet and professor of philosophy at Wellesley College for more than forty years, Ifeanyi was a mentor and friend to a wide range of poets, locally, nationally and internationally. He is the author of four volumes of poetry. Ifeanyi became the third owner of the Grolier when he purchased the store from Louisa Solano in 2006. He owned it until his death in June 2019. During that time he expanded the store's international offerings and presided over dozens of wonderful poetry readings, discussions, and events.
 
We miss him dearly.
 
Ifeanyi's wife, Carol Menkiti, and family will continue to lead the Historic Grolier into the future.
Commonwealth Wine School
Hosts Online Classes
Commonwealth Wine School is offering wine classes online. All of the information can be found here .
Passim PEAR Fund

Thanks to all who have contributed to Passim Emergency Artist Relief (PEAR) fund which has provided much-needed financial relief to musicians during the Coronavirus crisis. $122,000 has been raised to date, and grants totaling $110,000 have been distributed to 228 artists. This has been a labor of love for all of us at Passim , and we appreciate your generosity.
Grendel's Den Presents The Grendel's Girls - Virtual Drag Brunch

We're putting some Queens into your Quarantine!
Order a Brunch Box for pickup and join us for a virtual drag variety show with games, brunch cocktail demos and drag tutorials! We'll serve the eggs and the Queens will serve the legs!

Please specify if you want delivery or pickup. Delivery is from 12pm-2pm on Saturday. Pickup window is between 11am and 1pm on Saturday, June 20 at Grendel's Den . Tickets and more information available here .
Intern Wanted ASAP

Cambridge Forum , a non-profit based in Harvard Square, is looking for a reliable intern brimming with ideas and enthusiasm to help improve our social media presence in all sectors. The position demands only 1-2 hours daily and requires someone who is savvy with FB, Twitter and Instagram. Our past intern left after 2 years with glowing references! Please contact [email protected] .
Harvard Square Business Association
Two Brattle Square, Mezzanine
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 491 - 3434