Located equidistant between the academic powerhouses of Harvard and MIT, Central Square is the seat of City government. Home to a vast variety of international restaurants, the square is a constant multicultural festival and swings well into the night with a broad range of musical offerings at the local pubs. One can take a tour of the world's cuisine including dishes from Asia, Italy, Africa, and the Caribbean. The International Restaurants of Cambridge, located in Central Square, offer an incredible selection of ethnic dining choices in one location. Central Square represents a truly exciting revitalized urban center for any eating experience your worldly taste buds could imagine. From amazing grazing to the finest wine and dining. There is a cuisine and a scene to suit your every gastronomic whim.

 

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Each June, Central Square celebrates diversity with a day-long World's Fair street festival offering food, music, and crafts from around the globe It is a carnival of street performers, vendors, local bands, and community groups, and is attended by thousands. Central square is also home to The Middle East (472-480 Mass Ave.)-The local rock musicians can be found in the audience as often as on the stage. With a downstairs for bigger acts, an upstairs for lesser-known acts, and a corner for the really small bands, you've got a shot at seeing just about anyone here. The restaurant is open 10 a.m.-midnight (1 a.m. on weekends), with a menu of authentic Middle Eastern food.