New Haven in the Spotlight: National Media Can’t Get Enough of the Elm City

From legendary apizza to world-class museums, New Haven continues to capture the national spotlight, racking up features in major publications, proving that our food, culture, and history are second to none. Check out the latest buzz:

March 2025: 10 days in and New Haven Can’t Be Stopped

📍 The Infatuation – March 10

The ultimate foodie showdown? Pepe’s vs. Sally’s—a rivalry so fierce, it landed in The Infatuation’s list of the most dramatic restaurant rivalries in the country. Nothing stirs up debate like a battle for the best apizza!

📍 TravelAwaits – March 10

Another big win for our beloved apizza! TravelAwaits named New Haven apizza one of the best in the country, proving (once again) that no one does thin-crust, coal-fired perfection quite like we do.

📍 The Irish Times – March 10

Beyond apizza, The Irish Times took a deep dive into New Haven’s architecture and culture, raving about Yale’s stunning Sterling Memorial Library, Beinecke Library, and the soon-to-reopen Yale Center for British Art. The article also highlighted Hotel Marcel, calling it a must-stay for Bauhaus and Brutalism lovers.

📍 Frommer’s – March 7

Frommer’s made it official—New Haven is the Pizza Capital. Writer Zac Thompson’s feature celebrated our city’s deep-rooted apizza culture, with love for the big three (Pepe’s, Sally’s, and Modern), plus shoutouts to Zeneli, Libby’s, and Gioia.

📍 Absolutely Not Podcast – March 5

Even New Yorkers admit it—our apizza is in a league of its own! On Heather McMahan’s Absolutely Not podcast, comedian Sam Morril called New Haven apizza “on another planet,” and we couldn’t agree more.

February 2025: Foodie Features Keep Rolling In

📍 The Infatuation – February 28

New Haven’s restaurant scene got a major nod, with The Infatuation highlighting the city’s best restaurants and giving each its own dedicated page. From Olea to Modern Apizza, it’s clear we’re serving up more than just pizza!

📍 InsideHook – February 19

New Haven’s Little Italy made waves, with InsideHook spotlighting Frank Pepe’s, Sally’s, and Libby’s as iconic must-visit spots. Because what’s better than an apizza-and-pastry pairing?

📍 Lonely Planet – February 11 & January 30

Two Lonely Planet wins in one year! The global travel authority first included New Haven in its Connecticut’s Best Things to Do list, calling out Yale’s museums, campus tours, and (of course) apizza. Then, they named the Yale Center for British Art a must-visit museum for 2025, celebrating its highly anticipated March 29 reopening.

With so much to do in New Haven, plan your visit to experience it ALL!