You will be living in an urban environment. It is a relatively safe area, but you should always use precautions.
The Law School and the majority of Harvard campus are in Cambridge near Harvard Square. MIT is located between Central and Kendal Square. North of Harvard Square is Porter Square which got its name from the Porter’s Hotel which gave the name to the hotel’s specialty, the cut of steak known as porterhouse.
The DoubleTree Suites is across the Charles River and in Boston (the river separates Cambridge and Boston). Boston is broken up into about 20 neighborhoods. You will be staying in the Allston/Brighton neighborhood.
Nearest Grocery Store to the Program:
Broadway Marketplace, (10 min walk) 468 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138 Has a selection of food, fresh vegetables and fruit, and some prepared foods, liquor, a bakery, and a deli.
Food Stores and Pharmacy near the DoubleTree Suites:
Whole Foods Market – 340 River St, Cambridge, MA 02139 – open every day 8am-10pm; less than 10 minute walk across the river. Has prepared food, beer, and wine
Walgreens – 330 River St, Cambridge, MA 02139 – open every day 8am-10pm. Next to the Wholefoods
Trader Joe’s – 748 Memorial Dr – Open every day 8am-9pm; 15 minute walk across the river, just a little further than the Whole Foods
Daily Table – 684 Massachusetts Ave, Open 9am-8pm 20 minute walk in Central Square
Daily Table is a nonprofit grocery chain dedicated to providing fresh, tasty, convenient, and nutritious food to communities most in need at prices everyone can afford. We believe that delicious and wholesome food should be available to all. From their website: “Can I shop with you even if I can afford to shop elsewhere? Yes! You can (and should!) shop with us. There is plenty of food for everyone. At Daily Table, every shopper is a funder. We cover 70% of our operating expenses with sales revenue. Even if shoppers can afford elsewhere, they are supporting us and moving our mission forward by shopping with us!”
HMart – 581 Massachusetts Ave.Cambridge, Open 9 am-9 pm – 20 minute walk in Central Square
Korean Food Market – an interesting selection of ethnic foods and fruits and vegetables.
Trader Joe’s – Allston 199 North Harvard Street Allston, Open every day 8 am-9 pm – 20 minute walk
Similar products to Trader Joe’s on Memorial Drive, except this one, has an extensive wine, beer, and alcohol department. Good value for the prices.
Star Market – Brighton -370 Western Ave, Brighton, Open 6 am-11 pm – 30 minute walk
This is a regular grocery store, you will find a huge selection of all products including unhealthy ones. For example, you will find Diet Coke, oreo cookies, potato chips, pasta sauces, etc.
Local Restaurants
Yelp – User Reviews and Recommendations of the Best in Boston/Cambridge. I use it for everything, from restaurants, and tourist attractions, to contractors for repairs in my house. I think it’s helpful to give you ideas of what is around. You can use it on the internet, you do not need to download the app.