Chandra, Monica, and I spent the afternoonΒ as tourists in Harvard Square. We wandered around, explored points of interest, snapped photos of those points of interest, and spent way too much time window shopping in Anthropologie.
Of course, we had to visit Harvard Yard.Β I missΒ my old stomping grounds!
I said βΛhello’ to my old office window. It was bittersweet. Β
While at University Hall, Monica and Chandra gave John Harvard a littleΒ rub (on his foot).
After wandering around Harvard Yard for awhile, we popped into Crema CafΓΒ© for a beverage.
I ordered a very refreshing Moroccan Mint iced tea.
After that, we headed to Tory Row for lunch where we met Jayne, the company’s Events and Communications Manager, who treated us to an informal blogger lunch.
I started with a Shipyard Ale.
As an appetizer, theΒ four of us sharedΒ a cheese plate.
For my meal, I ordered the Bacon Flatbread, which I absolutely loved the last night I ate at Tory Row. It hasΒ smoked bacon, Vermont white cheddar, baby spinach, and Bermuda onion on it. So yum!
In fact, I raved about this flatbread pizza so much, a quote from my blog ended up next to the menu outside the restaurant!
After lunch, we stolled along the Charles and caught up.
MarTINAs are on the agenda next! 
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Looks like a great afternoon Tina! I love doing touristy things, even in my own town where I’ve lived for the past 5 years.
Beautiful photos and that pizza looks great!
I love the Harvard Square photos-beautiful.
My goodness–doesn’t that sound like the perfect day?!?
I love how you clarified about rubbing ( his foot ) LOL
Looks like a fun day π
So jealous! I love all three of you gals. Hi Monica and Chandra!!!!
Hola π
Harvard square is so much fun! I love walking around there and enjoying all the little shops! Have a great evening!
I love Boston. It’s an amazing town. Dana Farber saved my Dad’s life. Enjoy ladies!
That is a beautiful city! I wanna live there :/
What a fun day! I love walking around Boston and seeing all the sights.
Looks like you are having a blast and those flatbreads look delicious!
Enjoy the evening Tina! Looks like a great day!
That flatbread looks really good! That’s so cool that your review was on the window π
Anthropologie is the devil! That flatbread looks awesome, really anything with bacon is tempting!
How fun…but it looks cold.
The pizza looks amazing! Glad you guys are having fun. I love being a local tourist π
MArtinas!!! how cute!!!
have fun girls weekend! you all look like such a good time
Days spent hanging out with friends are the best!
Gosh…all those sights in Boston might just motivate me to include it in my husband’s and my itinerary when we explore the US next year(we hope).
What an awesome meetup!
And only window shopping at Anthro? I am both impressed by your skills but sad for you that you didn’t partake, just a little$$ in some Anthro finds π
And that cheese plate shot…IN a restaurant, WITH a point and shoot, you totallllllly nailed that shot. I am totally impressed by that shot π
Sometimes it’s so much fun to be a tourist! Looks like you had a great afternoon! And I have to try that pizza. π
Oooh, are those Marcona almonds on the cheese plate? I would’ve ordered that all to myself as my main meal π
It looks like you guys are having a great time!
Looks great! And I LOVE that Charlie Sheen sign! Haha!
I loved visiting Harvard Square– I felt so collegiate and smart and preppy… haha
Have a great Friday π
The Charlie Sheen thingy was a crack up! Haha!
MMM I love Tory Row! Well, it is suppose to warm up this weekend! Cant wait to have some adventures around town as well π
looks like fun! i just found your blog site and i just love it. you are a great blogger!! π i love boston!!!
what a fun day! One of my fav activities is window/online looking at anthro
Drink a MarTINA for me!! π Have a fun weekend!
Looks like you had a great day out with the girls! Enjoy your weekend!
What a fun afternoon. I would feel smarter just stepping onto Harvard’s campus.
How fun. The iced tea sounds very refreshing.
Enjoy the MarTinas! Looks like a fun day! And how awesome that your quote was used!
WHat a fabulous afternoon-I love your pictures, it makes me want to visit Boston π
I’d absolutely love to visit that campus!! Not only is it historical but it’s gorgeous to boot.
Oh no! Don’t touch the foot. Student urinate on it all of the time. The admission office even warns visitors not to do it.
I LOVE bacon on pizza…..or on just about anything:)
There were so many people in that cafe! Is that normal?
Looks like a nice afternoon. I love Boston but it looks so bleak this time of year! π
i swear there is a thing with Vermont cheese. I used to live there, and anywhere I go if the cheese is described as “Vermont” i go for it and it NEVER let’s me down! things are just better in VT π
That flatbread looks delish! I love making my own flatbread pizzas with flat out wraps…FYI.
It sounds like you guys had a really fun day! All of your walking around is getting me really excited for spring in Boston – I can’t wait! π
What a fun day! I love Boston. π
I’m going to be in Boston in about 12 hours!! And Harvard Square is the first place on our agenda! Can’t wait π
aw, looks like you guys are having a great time! that’s awesome you were quoted on that restaurant menu!
Hey Tina, saw this in the NYtimes this AM and thought of you. Enjoy! http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/01/health/nutrition/01recipehealth.html?ex=1314766800&en=29329018fcf27520&ei=5087&WT.mc_id=HL-D-I-NYT-MOD-MOD-M191-ROS-0311-PH&WT.mc_ev=click
Oh my goodness, that pizza looks amazing! Good food and good friends – what a perfect day!
What fun! Good friends and good food :>
Tina!
These blogs about boston make me want to visit there so badly! I have always wanted to but have never been!