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.
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
July 1, 2023
Gather your group and reserve the Elm City Party Bike for a day. Socialize, exercise, and restaurant hop through downtown, East Rock, and Wooster Square. With the help of trained drivers, groups of 8-15 people can enjoy 2-hour rides through New Haven’s most popular, historic, and beautiful hubs. Elm City Party Bike is BYOB, so pack up, gear up, and ride.
July 1, 2023
Be it a rooftop or a patio, outdoor dining is in full swing in downtown. Layer on the SPF and pick your dining style, we’ve got it all. For Patios: 116 Crown, L’Orcio, Geronimo, South Bay and Tre Scalini For Sidewalk Cafes: Atelier Florian, Claire’s Corner Copia, olea and Villa Lulu For Rooftops: Elm City Social and High George For Waterfront Views: Il Gabbiano and Shell & Bones Can’t pick one place? 🤔 You don’t have to.
April 27, 2023
A true taste of Italy exists here in New Haven, and it’s just behind the doors of Caffe Bravo. A hidden gem of the East Rock neighborhood, Caffe Bravo serves up fresh pasta and delicious Italian eats, from New York Style Calamari to rich Burrata Pomodorini. This month, we caught up with Giovanni Morra, Owner and Head Chef of Caffe Bravo to chat all things culinary. Culinary Beginnings: “I learned from and worked under Chef Marco Giuliano at Strega in Branford. He is an amazing Italian chef from Naples, Italy, which is also where I am from. He guided me and taught... View Article
April 27, 2023
Cinco de Mayo Looking for Cinco de Mayo margs and elote? Visit Geronimo Tequila Bar and Southwest Grill to join in the holiday fun. The bar and grill will continue their holiday tradition with lively music, exclusive food and drink specials, a new to-go margarita kit, and more. Mother’s Day Call your mother, it’s time for dinner. Mother’s Day is May 14, and you can spend the day together dining at some of New Haven’s top restaurants. Il Gabbiano is serving up a menu that is more than Mother’s Day-worthy, along with some of the best waterfront views in New Haven. Union League Cafe... View Article
March 30, 2023
Snackers and sommeliers, listen up! New Haven Restaurant Week returns April 16-21, featuring more than 20 of our award-winning and internationally diverse restaurants. Participating restaurants will offer a special pre-fixe multi-course menus and exclusive savings deals. Looking for a taste of Restaurant Week Spring 2023? Restaurants new to the promotion this spring include 9 Squared, 80 Proof, Il Gabbiano, and John Davenport’s. This event draws diners from every corner of Connecticut and tables fill up quickly, so be sure to book a reservation! 🍽 Be sure to follow all the NHRW action at #NewHavenRestaurantWeek
February 1, 2023
Valentine’s Day in #NHV Attention foodies and lovers, Valentine’s Day [February 14th] falls on a Tuesday this year. Here are some tips for celebrating love and scoring a reservation in downtown New Haven. 👬 Plan ahead. There’s nothing more romantic than a well-considered plan, right? 👫 Make reservations. To our previous point, there is nothing less romantic than a 45 minute wait. 👭 Think outside the [heart-shaped] box. Plan to celebrate the Friday, Saturday, or Sunday leading up to the holiday. 💕 We’ve put together a few ideas for every type of Valentine experience in downtown. Find them over on the info new haven... View Article
February 1, 2023
#NationalPizzaDay February 9th is a big day for New Haven, a time-honored holiday of sorts. National Pizza Day, our favorite day of the year, is fast approaching. As a city known for our apizza, we celebrate accordingly. Here’s where we’ll be on February 9th: BAR: Serving up fresh brick oven pizza with a side of cold beer and dancing, BAR offers four varieties of base pies, with your choice of any toppings from mushrooms and jalapeno, to brisket and mashed potato. Pizza at the Brick Oven: First opened in 1999, this New Haven spot serves thin crust, hand tossed pies, and offers... View Article
February 1, 2023
February 9th is a big day for New Haven, a time-honored holiday of sorts. National Pizza Day, our favorite day of the year, is fast approaching. As a city known for our apizza, we celebrate accordingly. Here’s where we’ll be on February 9th: BAR: Serving up fresh brick oven pizza with a side of cold beer and dancing, BAR offers four varieties of base pies, with your choice of any toppings from mushrooms and jalapeno, to brisket and mashed potato. Pizza at the Brick Oven: First opened in 1999, this New Haven spot serves thin crust, hand tossed pies, and offers a... View Article
