Harvard Square goes green
Harvard Square celebrates St. Patrick’s Day tomorrow with lots of holiday-themed specials and discounts. First Printer, Finale, Grafton Street, Sweet, and others will have special menus or treats; Follow The Honey will take 10 percent off its goldenrod “honey on tap” (Friday through Sunday); The Maharaja will take 25 percent off lunch and dinner on Saturday and Sunday when you print out and present the St. Patrick’s Day invitation from its website. See the full list here. After the festivities are over, TisTik will offer 10 percent off to celebrate spring and give a 20 percent coupon toward your next purchase.
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Ami Albernaz began freelancing for the Globe in 2004. She started bargain-hunting at an early age, accompanying her mother to second-hand stores and yard sales near Westport, MA, where she grew up. When she's not perusing stores, Ami can often be found scouting out budget eateries in and around the city, particularly near her current abode in East Boston.Do you have a bargain or shopping tip for Ami? E-mail your tips to bargainbin@globe.com.
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