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					Originally Posted by  BostonGuy78
					 
				 
				I would say the Central Square area is you're best bet. Harvard Square has become a tourist trap, and Kendall Sq is just all businesses. 
			
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Kendall actually has quite a few new restaurants, I wouldn't write it off completely. 
Depends what type of food you like, but check out Craigie on Main between Central and Kendall for some fancy dining. 
As for staying - There are some nice hotels near the Cambridgeside Galleria and MIT. Some in Harvard too, but I don't know them well.