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Casa Mexico. 75 Winthrop St., Cambridge. Dinner: Sunday-Thursday 6-10 p.m., Friday 6-11 p.m., Saturday 5:30-11 p.m. For one former FM executive a great spot to pick up hot Venezuelan men, Casa Mexico reigns as Harvard Square’s most authentic take on south of the border. This basement nook is perfect for a first date, but be warned—fellow patrons will hear your every word...
...atmosphere of Grendel’s Den (89 Winthrop St.), established in 1971, lies somewhere in between the dreamy feel of Casablanca and the punkish tone of Charlie’s Kitchen. Only a discreet sign indicates the lively character of this underground pub, in the spirit of a typical speakeasy. Brick walls, low lighting, and classic rock make this joint a perfect hangout for friends or couples. The bar has a diverse menu ranging from pizza and fries to falafel and steamed artichokes. During Grendel’s Happy Hour (5-7:30 p.m. every...
Pinocchio’s Pizza and Subs. 74 Winthrop St. Monday-Friday 11 a.m.-1 a.m. Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m.-2 a.m. Pinocchio’s, known affectionately as Noch’s by many Harvard regulars, offers a wide array of pizza dishes that please the most picky of palates. The actual dining space is not much larger than many common rooms, but patrons of this late-night spot are not usually coming in for a sit-down meal. The thick-crusted Sicilian slices ($2.20) are the most commonly requested items, but tasty Italian sandwiches and salads...
Kristin E. Kitchen ’03 is a history of art and architecture concentrator in Winthrop House. She has covered numerous funny-named places and things for FM, including Naked Dry Cleaners, Death Wish Piano Movers, the Friendly Eating Place and Laurel Thatcher Ulrich...
Wanting to ensure that the easy success of my first caper was not a fluke, I decided to try and steal something else. This time, with a gun. Unfortunately, there is some sort of waiting period for purchasing a handgun. After explaining the pressures of my column deadline to Winthrop Vanderbilt, the proprietor of the Cambridge Shooting Shoppe, he suggested that I consider using illegal fireworks instead of guns. It wasn’t ideal, but I bought $700 worth...