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Directions

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Directions to 32-G449 – MIT Stata Center, 32 Vassar Street, Cambridge, MA  
Session:
Please use the main entrance to the Stata Center at 32 Vassar Street (the entrance closest to Main street)  as those doors will be unlocked. Upon entering, proceed to the elevators which will be on the right after passing a large set of stairs and a MITAC kiosk. Take the elevator to 4th floor and turn right, following the hall to an open area; 32-G449 will be on the left.
Location of stata on campus map http://whereis.mit.edu/?go=32

Directions to R&D Commons – (Friday night reception): MIT Stata Center, 32 Vassar Street, Cambridge, MA  
Please use the main entrance to the Stata Center at 32 Vassar Street (the entrance closest to Main street)  as those doors will be unlocked. Upon entering, proceed to the elevators which will be on the right after passing a large set of stairs and a MITAC kiosk. Take the elevator to 4th floor and turn right, following the hall to an open area – which is R&D Commons.
Location of stata on campus map http://whereis.mit.edu/?go=32

Directions to 32-D463 – MIT Stata Center, 32 Vassar Street, Cambridge, MA
Please use the main entrance to the Stata Center at 32 Vassar Street (the entrance closest to Main street)  as those doors will be unlocked. Upon entering, proceed to the elevators which will be on the right after passing a large set of stairs and a MITAC kiosk. Take the elevator to 4th floor and turn right, following the hall past 32-G449 – and veering past the R&D commons to the left to room 32-D463.
Location of stata on campus map http://whereis.mit.edu/?go=32

Local Restaurants and Coffee Places

The Kendall Square area has many good food and coffee options.  Here are a few options within walking distance of the conference:

  • Catalyst ($$$): Elegant American cuisine.
  • Commonwealth Market & Restaurant ($$$): Trendy, rustic market & American eatery.
  • Cafe Luna ($$): Café/Lounge for sandwiches & brunch.
  • Area 4 ($$): Artisanal pizza and coffee.
  • Abigail’s ($$): American sandwiches and BBQ.
  • Cambridge Brewing Company ($$): Pub with local craft beer from on-site brewery.
  • Sulmona ($$): Modern Italian dining.
  • Legal Sea Foods ($$): Seafood restaurant.  Popular with tourists to Boston.
  • Helmand ($$): Afghani Restaurant.  Dinner only, reservation needed.
  • The Friendly Toast ($$): Hip, retro breakfast spot.
  • Amelia’s Trattoria ($$): Cozy, family-run trattoria.
  • Mamaleh’s Delicatessen ($): Hip, Riffing on Jewish deli staples
  • Saloniki Greek ($): Hip, Greek plates, pitas & more
  • Clover food Lab ($): Casual, fast-food vegetarian using local ingredients.
  • Tatte ($): Gourmet high-end bakery, sandwiches, salads, and coffee shop.
  • Darwin’s ($): Coffee and sandwich shop.
  • Flour Bakery ($): Coffee and high-end pastry shop.
  • Dumpling Daughter ($): Chinese homestyle fare
  • Cava ($): Mediteranean
  • Za ($$): pizza
  • Roxy’s ($): Grilled cheese sandwiches
  • Whole Heart Provisions ($): vegetarian, healthy
  • Smoke Shop BBQ ($$): BBQ
  • Bon Me ($): Asian inspired eats

Coffee

  • From the list above, Darwin’s, Area 4, and Flour also double as good coffee shops.
  • Vester Coffee ($):  new coffee place
  • Blue Bottle Coffee ($): new coffee place
  • Starbucks Coffee ($): coffee place