"Area Four has been at the heart of the growing food scene in Kendall Square since 2011. During the week, you’ll find scientists escaping windowless labs to take meetings over briny clam and oregano pizzas, but making a trip to Kendall Square for weekend brunch is really the move. Order the perfect breakfast pizza topped with housemade sausage and pickled peppers, and add a skillet of supreme garlic knots for the table. Wrap things up by sharing the fruit and frangipane-topped almond butter french toast with a friend, because what is brunch without breakfast-dessert?" - tanya edwards, catherine smart