Eat & Drink

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New Haven Cocktail Week Returns with Shakers, Stirrers, and a Whole Lot of Spirit

August 27, 2025

September in the Elm City comes with its own kind of magic – and this one’s served over ice. From September 7–13, New Haven Cocktail Week takes over the city with seven days of shaking, stirring, sipping, and celebrating. It’s part festival, part cocktail crawl, and all about showing off the talent and flavor that keep New Haven’s bar scene buzzing. From Bar Chat to Big Deal What started as a handful of local bars swapping ideas has become a citywide toast to mixology. Now, more than 30 venues, top bartenders, and national and international spirit brands join forces for... View Article

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Cooking Up a Legacy: Claire’s Corner Copia Turns 50

August 27, 2025

For five decades, Claire’s Corner Copia has been more than a cafe.  It’s been New Haven’s cozy kitchen table, serving fresh flavors, comfort food, and a whole lot of love. This fall, founder Claire Criscuolo is celebrating her golden anniversary the way she knows best: with a brand-new cookbook full of beloved recipes and stories from her landmark corner café. From Nurse to Neighborhood Icon Claire didn’t set out to run a restaurant. A registered nurse turned restaurateur, she followed her heart (and her taste buds) into a new path. “Love has always guided me,” she says. “I wanted to... View Article

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New Haven Goes for the World’s Largest Pizza Party

August 27, 2025

If there’s one thing New Haven knows how to do, it’s make pizza history. In May 2024, Congress crowned us the official Pizza Capital of the United States. Now, we’ve set our sights a little higher—or at least a lot hungrier. This September, the Elm City is taking a bite out of the Guinness World Record for the Largest Pizza Party. The scene? The 10th annual Apizza Feast at the New Haven Grand Prix on Friday, September 12. The mission? Gather 5,000 pizza lovers on the New Haven Green to top Tulsa’s record of 3,357 set just last year. After... View Article

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Sip, Savor, Celebrate: Three New Haven Restaurants Named Among the World’s Best for Wine

July 29, 2025

New Haven’s culinary scene is already top-tier, but now, it’s raising a glass on the global stage. Wine Spectator has released its prestigious list of 2025 Best Restaurants for Wine, and three Elm City favorites made the cut. That’s right – our city is officially a destination for not just legendary pizza, but expertly curated wine lists, too. Whether you’re a seasoned sommelier or just love a good glass with dinner, these award-winning spots belong on your radar. Barcelona Wine Bar A Downtown favorite located adjacent to the Omni New Haven Hotel, Barcelona Wine Bar is a lively and rustic... View Article

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The Scoop on Summer: 5 Ice Cream Spots to Cool Off in Downtown New Haven

June 25, 2025

When the temps climb in the Elm City, there’s one simple rule: cool off with something sweet. We’ve got scoops, and downtown is scooping up serious summer vibes with frozen treats that hit every craving – think small-batch classics, vegan delights, and a little liquid nitrogen drama for good measure. Whether you’re taking a break between errands, catching a show, or just chasing sunshine with friends, these five local spots bring the chill – cone, cup, or bubble tea straw in hand. Arethusa Farm Dairy | 1020 Chapel St Connecticut roots, creamy perfection. Arethusa churns out rich, farm-fresh flavors using... View Article

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Celebrating 100 Years of Frank Pepe’s: A Centennial Slice of History

June 18, 2025

One hundred years of ah-BEETZ and counting.  That’s how long Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana has been serving up sizzling coal-fired pies from the heart of Wooster Square – cementing its place as a New Haven icon and national treasure. To mark the milestone, the city is pulling out all the stops. A yearlong lineup of pizza specials and events is underway, all leading up to a public celebration on June 20, 2025, at Pepe’s original New Haven location. Expect DJs, giveaways, and a fundraiser benefiting the Connecticut Food Bank – a tribute to the late Gary Bimonte, a beloved member... View Article

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Along the New Haven ah-BEETZ Crawl: A New Pizza Pilgrimage is Born

May 28, 2025

One bite, and you’ll never look at pizza the same way again. There’s pizza, and then there’s New Haven apizza (pronounced “ah-BEETZ”). Whether you’re an apizza acolyte or simply someone who respects the perfect combination of crip, char, and chew, then the New Haven Pizza Trail is calling you.  Here in New Haven, we take our pizza seriously – like, lifelong debates over “my spot is better than yours” and multi-generational family tradition seriously. That’s what makes our city, the nation’s pizza capital, the home of America’s greatest slice. And if you know you know, that was a trick. We... View Article

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New Haven Outdoors: Where to Eat When the Weather’s Too Good to Stay Inside

May 28, 2025

The tables are out, the cocktails are cold, and the patios are calling. When New Haven warms up, the dining scene heads outdoors—and it shows off. From rooftop lounges and harbor views to tucked-away patios and sidewalk stunners, this city knows how to make a meal feel like an escape.  Whether you’re in it for oysters and river breezes or spritzes and street style, we’ve got your al fresco options covered. Water Views: The Quinnipiac River to New Haven Harbor You don’t have to leave the city for waterfront dining—just follow the breeze. Shell & Bones (City Point Neighborhood)– Spacious... View Article

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Sip Happens: Four Juice Bars to Check Out in the Elm City

May 28, 2025

Summer in New Haven hits differently. The sun’s high, the sidewalks are buzzing, and the cravings? Cold, colorful, and crammed with goodness. Whether you’re fueling up post-yoga, post-hike, or post-happy-hour (no judgment), there’s nothing like a juice bar hit to keep you moving and glowing. From old favorites to fresh-pressed newcomers, we rounded up four spots that are keeping the Elm City cool one sip at a time. Think smoothies with stamina, juices that just get you, and enough tropical flavor to make Chapel Street feel like the coastline. Let’s juice. Green Bliss – 1092 Chapel Street (Chapel Street Historic... View Article

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New Haven’s Food Truck Paradise: Where Flavor Meets the Sound on Long Wharf

April 28, 2025

If you’re chasing that next unforgettable bite, New Haven’s Food Truck Paradise is calling. This is where the region’s best food trucks set up along the waterfront, turning Long Wharf Drive into a living, breathing street food festival. Against the backdrop of the Long Island Sound, you’ll find flavors bold enough to match the view, think Birria tacos with crisped edges and slow-braised beef. Pupusas stuffed with melty cheese and spiced meats. Fresh-cut tropical fruit bursting with color. Seafood so fresh it feels like it came straight off the boat. Every visit promises a different lineup, and every dish feels... View Article