**Gather Group to Launch ‘Eastern Edge’ Food Hall at MIT in 2026**
Eastern Edge, an upcoming food hall featuring a curated selection of local food vendors, bar spaces, and event venues, is set to open in early 2026 in Cambridge’s Kendall Square. Situated at 290 Main Street on the eastern edge of MIT’s campus, the venue will showcase a diverse culinary lineup with nine food and drink vendors.
The first five vendors to be announced are Clover, Juicy Jay’s, Perillas, Everybody Gotta Eat, and Viet Citron. Developed and curated by the Gather Group, Eastern Edge aims to spotlight the cultural and culinary diversity of Cambridge and the Greater Boston area.
“Eastern Edge brings together the culinary excellence, creativity, and authenticity that define Cambridge and Greater Boston,” said Hans van der Reijden, founder and CEO of Gather Group. “From design to the curation of our culinary lineup, our vision has been to craft a destination that supports local chefs while offering guests an exceptional and welcoming experience.”
Eastern Edge is expected to become a vibrant gathering space, catering to food lovers, the MIT community, and visitors throughout the region.
