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EDITORIAL: Students, it’s time to make a collective effort to support our neighboring businesses

EDITORIAL: Students, it’s time to make a collective effort to support our neighboring businesses

Editors October 19, 2020
The next time you’re hungry, take a stop by a smaller restaurant to support those who have supported us for decades.
East to West: Oct. 16, 2020

East to West: Oct. 16, 2020

Justin Tang October 16, 2020

On today’s edition of East to West, we cover the continued impact of COVID-19 on local businesses and restaurants, BU’s new community safety and engagement team, a local group of tenants demanding...

Crispy Crepes Cafe, which has served the Boston University community for 18 years, has had to cut its hours and reduce staff due to the COVID-19 pandemic. SHANNON DAMIANO/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Lack of foot traffic continues to cripple small Comm. Ave. restaurants

Angela Yang October 13, 2020
Behind a hand-drawn sign on the University Grill and Pizza window that reads “Support Local Businesses,” the owners can often be found sitting at empty tables instead of preparing food behind the counter.
OTTO Pizza on Commonwealth Avenue in Boston University’s West Campus. SARAH SILBIGER/ DFP FILE

Boston restaurants to look forward to this Fall

Madeline Humphrey June 12, 2020
As Boston University gears up to reopen campus this Fall, many restaurants on and around campus also hope to resume regular business. We’ve compiled a few to keep in mind when planning weekend outings or relaxation time between classes.
PHOTO BY KANKANIT WIRIYASAJJA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

FreeP vs. Food: Crêpes

Brynnli Cortes October 21, 2016

For this installment of FreeP vs. Food, we ventured out on a “Crêpe Crawl,” sampling the French pastry dish from different cafés near Boston University. We sampled a savory and a sweet crêpe from...

Crispy Crêpes Café has been back on campus for six months in its new location on Commonwealth Aveue. PHOTO BY ERIN BILLINGS/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Crispy Crêpes sees more customers at new location

Alyssa Meyers September 21, 2016

Five months after Crispy Crêpes Café opened at its new location on Commonwealth Avenue, the restaurant continues to thrive, co-owner Brahim Bendokr said. The eatery has been a student favorite...

PHOTO BY SARAH SILBIGER/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

11 great places to grab a bite around campus

Sonia Rao June 1, 2016

By now you’ve probably already visited campus and explored all the academic and extracurricular activities that Boston University has to offer, but there’s something important that your tour left out...

Once a South Campus staple, Crispy Crêpes Café returned to campus Monday at its new location on Commonwealth Avenue. PHOTO BY MADI GOLDMAN/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Crispy Crêpes Café opens new location in BU Central

Ellen Cranley April 6, 2016

Crispy Crêpes Café opened its new location at 714 Commonwealth Ave. Sunday after a five-month absence, said the café’s co-owner Said Bendok. The café previously inhabited 512 Park Drive, near...

Crispy Crepes, a restaurant in Boston University’s South Campus, closed Oct. 31. PHOTO BY PAIGE TWOMBLY/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Following closure of Crispy Crepes, many students, residents sad about loss

Joe Becker November 9, 2015

Crispy Crêpes Café, an eatery in Boston University’s South Campus specializing in French crêpes, closed on Oct. 31 after 13 years. The following day, the owners moved out, leaving behind some equipment...

Hanane, of Crispy Crepes Café, pours a crepe for a customer Wednesday afternoon.  PHOTO BY OLIVIA NADEL/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Restaurants considerate of prices for students on budget

Monika Nayak September 17, 2015

Catering to college students with tight budgets, the Collegiate Coupon Book offers deals and promotions straight from businesses both on campus and in the city. Distribution of the coupon books provides...

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