Now that my book on the Ivy League is being sold at the Coop, Grendel’s and Dudley Café, I will be in Harvard Square a good deal more.

Lucky for me, there are a lot more great places to eat and talk about the book.

Even luckier- many of my favorites are all run by the same chef!

I recently regaled Chef Michael Scelfo’s family-friendly and family-inspired pizzeria Josephine and I’ve often hung out at his Alden and Harlow and Longfellow Bar before or after a show at the Brattle Theatre or the American Rep. Most recently, however, I had the opportunity to step a bit out of the Square to check out his fish-forward fare at Waypoint.

In addition to a combination of two of my favorite things – caviar and donuts (both of which are available on their own to “bump” an already amazing meal!) – Wayfair has become known for such reel ‘em in family-style favorites as their Maine-sourced seasonal Uni tray, lobster cacio e pepe with koji butter and pecorino, hearth-baked pizzas topped with such creative choices as clams, smoked whitefish, and mixed mushrooms, and three sizes of oyster towers!

Speaking of oysters- Waypoint recently leaned into their popular $1 oyster program by expanding it to every day! And while you will need to order at the bar on Fridays and Saturdays, with drinks like the Absinthe minded (a particular favorite of the many professors in the area), a traditional (and yummy!) milk punch, regional beers and ciders, and wonderful wines of various colors, it is no hardship!

Though Chef Scelfo may see Waypoint as the next step along his culinary path, it is surely a great last stop for any fans of great food and drink (whether you go to Harvard or not) and one I plan to make a (way)point to revisit soon.

PS Be sure to ask for Lauren! 😉