Craigie's Doughnuts; Tonic Goes on Vacation

CENTRAL SQ - The doughnuts at Craigie on Main are really good, says J. Kenji López-Alt on Serious Eats, thereby confirming what many Cantabrigians already know. "Yeah, it's a five dollar doughnut... but in the context of a lovely sit down brunch with impeccable service and a killer Bloody Mary or two, it doesn't seem so steep." [SE]

JP - Tonic appears to be on vacation. Boston's Hidden Restaurants weighs in on Chowhound, saying "Before any rumors begin on Tonic in JP being closed, the word that I got is that they are on vacation and will be reopening the place once they return." Tonic's executive chef, Ryan Kelly, left his position earlier this month. [CH, EBOS]

KENDALL SQ - Area Four makes movie pre-gaming easier with a new deal. "Pop by Area Four for a local brew before a show at Kendall Square Cinema and we'll give you your movie tix for 8 bucks!" [Twitter]