Foodie Finds

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New Haven Restaurant Week is Back April 14-19

March 28, 2024

New Haven Restaurant Week is back for the spring installment, running from April 14th to the 19th. Diners are invited to taste and sip at 24 restaurants across 8 New Haven neighborhoods. 15 restaurants will offer $25 two-course lunch specials, with all restaurants offering pre-fixe, three-course dinner experiences for $45 or $55 per person. Beverages, taxes, and gratuity are not included. Our advice? Book your reservations, and book early. As the city’s longest-running foodie event, New Haven Restaurant Week attracts thousands of diners, and this spring we’re expecting full tables. Click here for a list of participating restaurants. For helpful... View Article

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Tavern on State is Heaven for Foodies

February 28, 2024

New Haven is a foodie’s paradise, and we have the headlines to prove it. Connecticut Magazine recently published a story highlighting the best restaurants in the state for 2024. New Haven restaurants were featured in almost every category, and this month, we’re spotlighting a specific foodie haven – Tavern on State. Located in the East Rock neighborhood, Tavern on State is a wood-paneled and leather-tufted tavern marked by its casual ambiance and not-so-casual cuisine. The food at Tavern on State is sophisticated, comforting, and downright delicious. Our recommendations? The ricotta gnudi with arugula pesto, or keep it classic with the tavern burger with... View Article

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National Pizza Day 2024

January 31, 2024

In the days leading up to Valentine’s Day, an even more romantic holiday approaches, and this one is topped with cheese. February 9th marks National Pizza Day, a memorable holiday for our city as we celebrate what we’ve dubbed, “The Year of the New Haven Pizza.” On this day, sharing a pie is the ultimate show of romance – a bubbling and charred representation of love for our city – which is, after all, the only place to find authentic New Haven-style apizza.

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Tips for Planning a Valentine’s Date in Downtown

January 31, 2024

This year, V-Day falls on a Wednesday, but don’t let the rush of a work week overshadow your moment of romance. Plan ahead and spend your evening in downtown. Our advice? Make a reservation, consider dining earlier or later than usual, and spring for the nice bottle. It’s Valentine’s Day, after all. Looking for a place to dine? Check out these 6 romantic spots perfect for any date, and be sure to follow us on social media to stay up to date on Valentine’s specials in downtown.

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Gioa Adds Joy to Wooster Street

January 1, 2024

If you have a taste for Italian cuisine, then be sure to check out Gioia in January. This new Italian restaurant is serving some of the best dishes and drinks, all from the heart of the historic Wooster Square. The restaurant, which also serves up house-made gelato for diners with a sweet tooth,  features a market selling tons of Italian specialties from homemade pastries to the best-aged cheeses.

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Tavern on State Honored by The New York Times

January 1, 2024

One of downtown’s most popular restaurants, Tavern on State, was featured in The New York Times, leading the “23 of the Best American Dishes of 2023.” Writer Julia Moskin specifically praised the tavern’s fried chicken, saying “I will always order the fried chicken at a promising new restaurant like this one. Its fried chicken thighs with green tomato relish and radish salad was the best of many dishes I loved this year in the growing “tavern” category — a much-needed bridge between pub grub and tweezer food.”

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Celebrate National Pizza Month in New Haven [2023]

September 28, 2023

While Halloween may be October’s most recognizable holiday, did you know the month is also marked by another holiday? National Pizza Month, a tradition as integral to New Haven culture as any other holiday. Pizza is our thing. Rather, Apizzais our thing. This year alone, our city has been recognized by the likes of The Washington Post and Bloomberg for our pizza culture, and travelers from across the country continue to make their pilgrimages to the Elm City for a slice of our best pies. Looking to make some pizza plans ahead of the holiday? Visit Pepe’s, Sally’s, Modern, and... View Article

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East Rock Market

August 30, 2023

Pay visit to the East Rock Market, New Haven’s first ever premier boutique food hall. Home to some of the best eats in the Elm City, East Rock Market features six food concepts and a full service bar, here’s what’s on the menu. Rockfish Sushi: Here, “nigiri is truth.” Stop by for high quality fish paired with fresh sushi rice. Panicale Pasta: Freshly prepared in-house each morning, the pasta at Panicale is as fresh as it gets. Plus, they serve Neapolitan pizza cooked in a wood burning pizza oven. Raw Bowls & Juice: Smoothies, bowls, salads, oh my! This healthy... View Article

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New Haven Cocktail Week (2023)

July 27, 2023

Prefer to drink your calories, rather than scoop them? Grab a sweet cocktail with your neighbors as we celebrate the return of New Haven Cocktail Week, taking place from August 27 – September 2 at 29 locations throughout the city. The annual celebration honors the best in New Haven mixology and cocktail culture, featuring education, tastings, and New England’s most unique cocktails.

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New Haven’s Favorite Ice Cream Shops

July 27, 2023

In the hottest summer month, there is only one place to turn for respite – New Haven’s best ice cream shops. Arethusa Farm Dairy: Located in The Shops at Yale, Arethusa is a scoop shop featuring freshly made waffle cones and homemade ice cream from their dairy farm. Ashley’s Ice Cream: Ashley’s serves up delicious scoops of ice cream, frozen yogurt, pies, and cakes in the Broadway District. Elena’s on Orange: Specializing in soft serve, unique flavors, and house-made toppings, Elena’s is located (you guessed it) on Orange Street in East Rock. Libby’s Italian Ice: The family-owned favorite Libby’s Italian... View Article