Eat & Drink

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East Rock Market: New Haven’s Culinary Gem for Foodies and Fun

December 20, 2024

Pay a visit to East Rock Market, New Haven’s first-ever premier boutique food hall. Home to some of the best eats in Elm City, East Rock Market features four food concepts and a full-service bar; here’s what’s on the menu. Ground Up Coffee: A coffee enthusiast’s dream come true, serving up craft drip coffees and nitro cold brew on tap. Ozzy’s Apizza: With its flagship based on the other side of the country, Ozzy’s Chef and Founder, Chris Wallace, has made it his mission to introduce ah-beetz’s thin, crispy, well-done style to the city of angels. Maki Bar: Voted best sushi... View Article

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5 New Haven Favorites to Elevate Your Holiday Table

November 26, 2024

Stumped on what to bring to your holiday celebration? We’ve got you covered with crowd-pleasing ideas that’ll make you the star of the table. Whether you’re looking for a savory dish, a pie for the table, or something in between, our city’s diverse collection of eateries, bakeries, and local markets offers a wealth of flavors. With everything from classic comfort foods to creative, modern twists on traditional recipes, we’re spotlighting five options for your dinner table. The fresh egg nog from Arethusa Farm is the stuff of legends. Milk and cream blended with cage-free eggs, vanilla, and the finest spices... View Article

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Three New Haven Restaurants Open For Thanksgiving

October 29, 2024

Laughs mark the Thanksgiving holiday shared, memories made, and dishes dirtied. Did you ever consider that a holiday meal doesn’t necessitate that third item? If you’ve ever been tempted to skip the culinary grunt work that goes into the Thanksgiving holiday and indulge in the creations of chefs more practiced than you, look no further. As one of New England’s most exciting culinary hubs, New Haven is home to a selection of celebrated restaurants that are open for business on Thanksgiving. These restaurants are here to give you one thing you really can be grateful for – a night off.... View Article

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Four Places to Reconnect with Friends Pre-Thanksgiving

October 29, 2024

Thanksgiving’s all about family, but let’s be honest, sometimes you need a break before they’ve even arrived. While everyone’s back in town to celebrate with their relatives, why not reconnect with friends in Downtown New Haven on Wednesday night?  See below for our picks for Elm City’s best spots to catch up with your chosen family.  Snack on unique happy hour sliders like Cajun Salmon or Cool Ranch Crispy Chicken at Elm City Social. Split a few plates of homemade pasta at Gioia while taking in some of the best views of Wooster Square. Imbibe on craft cocktails from The... View Article

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October is Pizza Month: Celebrate in the Nation’s Captial

September 26, 2024

Tens of thinly crusted, steaming hot apizzas have left the oven since you started reading this sentence. Do you know where your dinner is? October marks the return of National Pizza Month to our collective community calendar, and for the first time in our long-measured, coal-fired history, we’re celebrating the holiday as the congressionally declared National Pizza Capital. Back in May of this year, U.S. Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro, representing Connecticut’s Third District, entered a statement into the Congressional Record declaring “New Haven the Pizza Capital of the United States.” The historic proclamation honored the thousands of Connecticut families and locals... View Article

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

September 25, 2024

Our city’s most anticipated foodie event of the season has returned! New Haven Restaurant Week will run from October 6-11, 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. Our advice? Reservations are non-negotiable. Park for free at The Shops at Yale. Walk off your meal with a stroll around the New Haven Green. For other helpful advice related to New Haven Restaurant Week, check out this blog post, “14 Tips to Experience New Haven Restaurant Week.” To... View Article

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Strega Arrives in Downtown

September 4, 2024

A spritz-worthy celebration is in order for the Elm City’s culinary world, one very special culinary team, and anyone in the state who can appreciate a well-made pasta dish. Strega, one of the most popular Italian restaurants in Connecticut, recently celebrated a huge milestone: opening a second location right here in New Haven, at 1006 Chapel Street.  Strega built its reputation in Milford, powered by owner Danilo Mongillo, his wife Rosanna Merenda, and the restaurant’s executive chef Raffaele D’Addio. Mongillo speaks of D’Addio as more than a partner but a mentor, responsible for teaching him and his brothers Emanuele and... View Article

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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