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The Daily Free Press

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Annika Morris | Senior Graphic Artist

Is saving money worth the distaste of the dining hall? | Editorial

Editors February 21, 2024
Sure, there are alternatives to the dining hall through dining points and off-campus grocery stores and restaurants in Boston, but their prices are disincentivizing and add more financial burden.
Nud Pob

Nud Pob offers authentic Thai cuisine at the heart of the BU campus

John Maniace October 17, 2022
The Thai restaurant on Commonwealth Avenue was hit hard by the pandemic, but continues to serve the BU community.
Cap and gown

Seniors report suspicious activity in bank accounts following cap and gown orders

Tanisha Bhat May 13, 2021
A data breach on the supplier's website is currently being investigated.
stoovy app on an iphone

Terriers in Biz: BU alum app ‘Stoovy’ aims to connect students in private network

Sophie Nye April 15, 2021
Alum Jack Claxton launched the “Stoovy” app to be a safe, streamlined student marketplace.
osaka sushi and steakhouse in brookline

Andrea Campbell releases Restaurant Recovery plan

Greye Dunn April 5, 2021
Boston’s restaurants hopes to return to their feet following a year of public health restrictions.
Boston restaurants and bars are preparing for an increase in outdoor dining and takeout orders this weekend due to Super Bowl Sunday. COURTESY OF PIXABAY

Restaurants prepare for take-out heavy Super Bowl

Samuele Petruccelli February 5, 2021
Sports-centered restaurants and bars usually see increased business on Super Bowl Sunday. Now, businesses that normally seat sports fans at tables and bars are adapting for an unprecedented night of football.
A sign from the “Pick It Up Cambridge” campaign that encourages customers to pick up their orders so businesses retain more profits. COURTESY OF SHIRA SPRINGER

Harvard Square restaurants seek solutions to revenue losses from delivery apps

Daily Free Press Staff November 16, 2020
When delivery sales increased, Harvard Square restaurants suffered revenue losses as they paid fees to third-party applications. Now, business owners fear having to close their doors permanently.
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.
Grubhub is expanding in Boston to deliver food from restaurants such as Fin’s in Kenmore Square and Trident Booksellers and Cafe on Newbury Street. PHOTO BY MADDIE MALHOTRA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Boston gets a taste of Grubhub

Kalina Newman September 21, 2016

From the comfort of our beds, we can enjoy authentic North End Italian and classic favorites from Commonwealth Avenue, thanks to Grubhub. Taking on hundreds of locally loved restaurants in the hub,...

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