Bad Prom Photos; The Harvard Square That Was

CITY HALL - Despite recent criticism of the city's food truck policies, Mayor Menino applauds food trucks in his state of the city address, saying "we strengthened the common places people gather to buy and eat food." [EB, GB]

EAST CAMBRIDGE - A biker, Le Cordon Bleu grad and Simply Ming intern hopes to launch his own food TV show, which he calls Food Biker. [BH]

BEACON HILL- LUPEC will be hosting "a whimsical evening of dancing, drinks, and awkward prom photos" to benefit the local charity On the Rise. January 30th, 7pm to 11pm. At Silvertone Bar & Grill, $10 cover, first come, first served. [Facebook]

CAMBRIDGE - In her new memoir, the daughter of one of the owners of Upstairs on the Square remembers the Harvard Square food scene that is no longer. She'll read from her book on February 28th at the Harvard Book Store, 617.661.1515. [BG]