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Niche Stores in the Square

By Bridget R Irvine

The Games People Play - The interior of The Games People Play, filled with a variety of games and toys. By Bridget R Irvine

From the Outside - The exterior of Salt & Olive, located near Zinneken's on Massachusetts Avenue. By Bridget R Irvine

Salt & Olive - Containers filled with oil and vinegar sit behind a row of samples at Salt & Olive. Bread for dipping and water are offered free of charge to customers. By Bridget R Irvine

Oil and Vinegar - Containers filled with oil and vinegar sit behind a row of samples at Salt & Olive. Bread for dipping and water are offered free of charge to customers. By Bridget R Irvine

The Spice Wall - Glass jars of tea and other spices line one wall of Salt & Olive. In addition to supplying the community with a variety of olive oil and other dips, the store seeks to educate customers on the science of herbs and spices. By Bridget R Irvine

Follow the Honey - The entrance to Follow the Honey, located a few yards farther down Massachusetts Avenue from Zinneken's, is a set of steps leading down to a hidden doorway. By Bridget R Irvine

From All Over the World - Follow the Honey sells honey from not only local sources but also other parts of the world on tap. This season's offering includes honey from the store owner's partners in Oaxaca, Mexico. By Bridget R Irvine

The Beehive - Out on the Nectar Deck behind the store, Follow the Honey keeps a hive of bees with observation panels, in case customers would like to witness a hive at work. By Bridget R Irvine

Crimson photographer Bridget R. Irvine and FM contributing writer Nina Luo explored niche stores in Harvard Square including, "The Games People Play," "Salt and Olive," and "Follow the Honey."

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