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Outside of the immediate University vicinity, prospects increase. In Porter Square, the Bookcellar ("The Most Fun You Can Have Under Mass Ave.") features an eclectic assortment of bookshelves leaning precariously against its walls. Here, piles upon piles of used books and magazines (Vogue from three months ago, anyone?), a much-used community bulletin board, and a large selection of herbal teas keep company. Yes, the Bookcellar is also a cafe, but never fear: virtually buried among books, the cafe section manages to avoid any comparison to the yuppiefest at the Coop...
...diversity of frozen meals can stagger the average supermarket shopper. The TV dinner oasis is Porter Square's Star Market. The aisles gush with boxes of frozen food, the variety of which will satisfy even the most picky connoisseur. Both Swanson TM and Hungry Man TM meals offer Sirloin Beef Tips with noodles and gravy. Most meals also come with a complimentary tasty dessert. Other yummy treats include favs like Traditional Pot Roast, Boneless Chicken, Chicken and Veal Parmagiana, Six Chicken Nuggets, Boneless Pork Rib, Fried Chicken and even good old Salisbury Steak. These Swanson dinners start at $2.49 while...
...developers] don't care about who we are or who we're going to be," said Jean Keldysz, a lifelong resident of Porter Square. "The outsiders don't care who will live in our neighborhoods or what they look like...
...couch was purchased by a friend of Lipman's for $100 from a homeless shelter in Porter Square, and was subsequently sold to Lipman. Made of artificial wood and stuffed with straw, the roommates agree that the couch feels "very uncomfortable." "Its definitely form over function," adds Lipman...
Gifford did, however, express concern that too many chains in the Square could make the area lose some of its uniqueness. "The Square is more fun if it has places like Mr. Bartley's instead of McDonald's which is in both Central and Porter Squares. Why would people come to the Square if the shops and restaurants here are the same as every where else...