There is a new food destination just outside Boston where working professionals and residents can browse an international array of cuisines all under one roof.
Eastern Edge, a new food hall, opened at 290 Main Street in Cambridge on Friday, Feb. 13.
It’s aptly named, since it sits at the “eastern edge” of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) campus.
Eastern Edge stretches along an entire city block, spans 11,000 square feel and has seating for 275 people.
The food hall’s design pays homage to building’s history as The Suffolk Engraving & Electrotyping Co while incorporating the present day spirit of Kendall Square.
Eastern Edge’s lineup consists of nine food vendors based in the Boston area. Here’s what they are:
- Clover — This fast-casual Mediterranean-inspired dinning option began in 2008 as a food truck on the MIT campus. Clover features ingredients grown by Massachusetts farmers, and will have a rotating daily menu including dishes like chickpea fritter sandwiches, rosemary fries and house-made seasonal sodas and spritzes.
- Juicy Jay’s — This burger spot combines classic American burgers with global flavors, featuring house-made sauces and freshly baked buns. Eastern Edge represents Juicy Jay’s first brick-and-mortar location.
- Perillas Korean Kitchen — This is a Korean place specializing in modernized bibimbap and Korean BBQ bowls, featuring healthy ingredients. It was first established in 2018 and named after the perilla leave, a staple in Korean cooking.
- Everybody Gotta Eat — This Southern and Caribbean comfort food place grew from neighborhood cookouts into one of Greater Boston’s largest Black-led food operations. Their menu features crispy fried fish, soul wings, and the signature “Soul Bowl” with layered mac and cheese, yams and cornbread.
- Viet Citron — This Vietnamese street food locale combines dishes made from scratch and a focus on sustainability. Menu highlights include bánh mì sandwiches, bánh hoi bowls and pho noodle soups.
- Lone Star Taco Stand — This Mexican street food stand blends the flavors of Texas and Southern California with major Mexican cities. Featuring hand-made corn tortillas, the stand’s menu consists includes standout options such as Mushroom Asada Tacos, Baja Fried Fish Tacos and the Juarez Burrito.
- Bacaro Café & Bar — Inspired by Venetian bocari, this stand serves Italian espresso, fruit and pastries in the morning before switching over to small plates and wine at night. The evening menu features options such as bruschetta, crostinis, and meat and cheese boards.
- Fuji Sushi — A grab-and-go station from the JP Fuji Group featuring sushi staple including Spicy Tuna Maki, Boston Maki & Shrimp Tempura Maki and the Nigiri Combo with tuna, salmon, ebi and red crab.
- Chatty Patty — This grab-and-go stand features Caribbean-inspired pastries filled with meats and vegetables that are baked fresh throughout the day. Highlights include beef with island spices and gravy, chicken with herbs and peppers and vegetable with a blend of spiced roots and greens.
Eastern Edge is open from 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and from 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday through Saturday.