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According to Greek mythology, Daedalus was an Athenian inventor who built the Labyrinth of Minos--and then craftily escaped the island by fastening wings to his back. Although it makes for a great story and an even better name, the connection between the Greek myth and the newest bar-restaurant in the Square simply does not hold. Who would want to fly away from the luxury of Cambridge's newest venture into fine decor, dining and imbibing...
...Crimson warmly welcomes Daedalus to Mt. Auburn Street--indeed, we have been anxiously awaiting its arrival. The Bow and Arrow Pub (made famous in the 1998 flick Good Will Hunting) abandoned us just last year. The ever-popular and chic Grafton Street will have to close its doors and change locations by the end of this year. And it now seems that the Crimson Sports Grille may soon be forced to take a temporary leave of absence...
...Although Daedalus--an upscale restaurant and bar--seems similar in its style to Grafton Street, Hopkins says he does not think his restaurant poses any threat...
Even the name of the restaurant--Daedalus--is a personal touch. The reference to the main character in James Joyce's Ulysses speaks to the brothers' Irish heritage...
...Greek mythological tale of Daedalus and his son Icarus appealed to Hopkins because it lends itself to a creative, winged restaurant logo...