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Cool Down With These Four Waterfront Activities in and Around Downtown

August 7, 2024

Things are heating up and we’re cooling down. We love to talk about our ample green space and delicious culinary corners, but a few of downtown New Haven’s more undersung experiences are waterfront. Catch a sea breeze or dip a toe in the water, either way, we’ll see you there. For your outdoor adventures, add these four activities to the agenda.  Stack ‘em up on the deck at Shell & Bones Oyster Bar Frolic in one of the city’s more than 15 splash pads Kayaking the Mill River in East Rock Park with Kayak New Haven Visit the Canal Dock... View Article

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Cool Off with an Iced Drink in Downtown

July 11, 2024

How do you cool off in the rising heat of summer? With temperatures nearing 100 degrees, it can feel like parking yourself in front of the AC vent is the only solution. We invite you to give your AC unit a break, head downtown, and grab an iced beverage. Downtown’s beaneries and tea havens bring diverse flavors, all served over ice. Here are four places to find delicious iced drinks. Common Grounds Coffee Claire’s Corner Copia Loose Leaf Boba Company Willoughby’s Iced Coffee Originally published 8/2/23

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The Pizza Capital of the United States is the MOMENT

May 23, 2024

On Wednesday, May 22, Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (and Wooster Street alum), entered into the Congressional Record that New Haven “is the best pizza in the country; it’s not even close” – read more about the day here.  Our city’s apizza culture has been covered widely across such publications as Cosmopolitan, Food&Wine, and The New Yorker. On the heels of the congressional event in Washington D.C., New Haven’s new designation as the country’s Pizza Capital is all over the news.  The New York Times asked “Is New Haven the Pizza Capital of the U.S.?,” and highlighted the playful debate sparked between... View Article

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OpenTable and People Magazine Name New Haven’s Siena Ristorante Among America’s 50 Most Beautiful Restaurants

May 4, 2024

Nestled in the lobby of The Blake Hotel, Siena Ristorante serves up Italian cuisine, “the way nonna used to.” You love it, we love it, and apparently, the culinary enthusiasts at OpenTable and People Magazine love it. The teams collaborated to celebrate People’s 50th anniversary with a stunning list of the 50 most beautiful restaurants in the country, crowning one from each state. Connecticut’s choice was a New Haven favorite – check out the full list here.

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5 Things To Do in Downtown For Mother’s Day 2024

May 1, 2024

Your mom called, she said it’s her month. Do you have plans for Mother’s Day 2024? If not, it’s time to get started. Downtown is the place to be for Mother’s Day, complete with delicious dining, endless shopping, and enough green space to sprawl out. If you’re looking to go beyond the norm this year, there are plenty of unique activities taking place in downtown New Haven this month, perfect for a day with the woman who loves you the most. Here are five ideas to fuel your celebration planning.  Float your worries away at Ripple Float Center, located in... View Article

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For The New York Times, New Haven Is “A City of Creative Entrepreneurs”

April 17, 2024

The Elm City has once again been spotted on the refined radars of The New York Times’ readers, this time in a standalone feature story titled, “Beyond Pizza and Yale: What to See, Eat and Do in New Haven.” The story highlights the best of New Haven, from the history that graces the halls of our museums and galleries, to the creative force alive in the largely Black and brown Dixwell neighborhood, to the communities fostered in the mezzanine and orchestras of the Shubert and Long Wharf Theaters.  WIth dedicated sections on museums, culture, history, and cuisine, this story is... View Article

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We’re On TV! New Haven Featured in Guy Fieri’s Best Bite in Town

April 16, 2024

Chefs, start your fryers – it’s time to announce the best bite in New Haven. In the series premiere of Guy Fieri’s new Food Network show, Best Bite in Town, “Bite Club” members Noah Cappe, Tiffani Faison, and Jet Tila searched high and low across the Elm City for what they determined to be the best bite. From there, the Bite Club submitted their dish to a panel of notorious judges hand-picked by Guy, who crowned the winner after a tantalizing public taste test. While we can’t recommend enough tuning into the episode yourself, we’ll give you a quick rundown... View Article

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What’s on the Table for New Haven Restaurant Week in Spring 2024?

April 3, 2024

Our city’s most anticipated foodie event of the season has returned! New Haven Restaurant Week will run from April 14-19, featuring 24 participating restaurants across 8 neighborhoods. Of these restaurants,15 will offer $25 two-course lunch specials, and all restaurants will offer pre-fixe, three-course dinner experiences for $45 or $55 per person. Before we get into the nitty-gritty, let’s start with a drink. Our foodies’ favorite week will begin with the Gin Fling Culinary Collision, hosted by participating restaurant Olives and Oil. The competition will feature six teams, consisting of a chef and bartender, competing to create the best cocktail and... View Article

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14 Tips to Experience New Haven Restaurant Week

April 1, 2024

Get ready to eat your heart out, the Elm City’s bi-annual New Haven Restaurant Week is back and celebrating 16 well-shaken, well-plated, and well-fed years. From April 14-19, join 24 of the best  restaurants in downtown and throughout the city, for all-new dining experiences and exclusive offerings. Participating restaurants will offer pre-fixe menus ranging from two-course lunch options for $25 to three-course dinner options for $45 or $55 per person.  Established in 2008, New Haven Restaurant Week is the city’s most highly anticipated dining celebration, where twice a year, locals and visitors are invited to sample an incredible array of... View Article

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All Things ah-BEETZ with New Haven’s Pizza Expert, Colin Caplan

February 7, 2024

Did you know? One of your neighbors is a certified apizza historian, and he’s sharing the secret sauce. Colin Caplan, owner of Taste of New Haven, has written six books on New Haven history and produced an entire apizza documentary called Pizza, a love story. His latest book, Pizza in New Haven, traces the history of our city’s most distinctive dish, which in recent months has been featured in The New York Times and The New Yorker.  As Caplan puts it, “Pizza in New Haven is the culmination of over 140 years of Italian cultural and culinary influence in this... View Article