Tag Archive: Dining

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Cheers! New Haven Leads the Pack in Connecticut Magazine’s List of Top Restaurants for 2025

It may be cold out, but New Haven’s foodie scene is hot. Connecticut Magazine shared their list of top Connecticut restaurants for 2025, and New Haven restaurants were listed a whopping 65 times, dominating categories from Italian to Chinese and of course, Pizza. Chosen by a panel of Connecticut Magazine’s top foodies, these rankings are a definitive guide for the state’s top culinary spots. Our noteworthy restaurants include Claire’s Corner Copia, Olmo Bagels, RAWA Restaurant, Union League Cafe, Camacho Garage, House of Naan, Sherkaan, Hot Murga, Consiglio’s, Gioia, L’Orcio, Siena Ristorante, Tre Scalini, Hachiroku Handroll Bar, Fair Haven Oyster Co,... View Article

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Four Galentine’s Day Brunch Spots in Downtown

February’s all about love, and not just the romantic kind. Galentine’s give us a chance to gather the girlies and celebrate platonic love in whatever way we want, and our favorite way to celebrate? Brunch. Here are four recommendations for the perfect Galentine’s Day Brunch. Dine at Atelier Florian for French-inspired bites like Florentine Benedict and Omelette Jardiniere. Grab a reservation at Heirloom for brunch classics from avocado toast to fluffy ricotta pancakes. Tuck into fresh starters like pear and arugula salads and crispy artichokes at Harvest Wine Bar. Imbibe on brunch cocktails like bellinis and mimosas at Olives and... View Article

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Three Romantic Restaurants to Celebrate Valentine’s Day in New Haven

It’s romance season in New Haven, and with Valentine’s Day quickly approaching, booking some reservations for you and your loved ones is high time. In truth, you can’t go wrong with a table downtown. That said, if you’re looking for a table at one of the most romantic spots in the Elm City, look no further than this honored list of restaurants, as seen in Connecticut Magazine’s Best Restaurants of 2025 list, curated by readers and dining experts. Here are three places to check out. Olea has again cemented a spot in the Overall Excellence category this year. Offering an... View Article

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East Rock Market & Murder Myster Cocktail Tour

Craving something delicious? You’ll find it at East Rock Market, New Haven’s first-ever food hall! With four unique food concepts and bar, this premier culinary hub is a destination for residents and visitors. Check out our blog post round-up here → As for the libations, you’ll have to work for your drinks. Taste of New Haven’s Murder Mystery Cocktail Tour is the outing of the month and the tour of a lifetime. The activity blends dinner, craft cocktails, and a sense of intrigue as guests bring an actual unsolved murder to life over the course of four hours.

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

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

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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Give the Gift of Experience: The Ultimate New Haven Gift Guide

Gift-giving season is officially upon us, and we all know the drill – fuzzy socks, candles, and maybe that sweater you think they’ll like. This year, we invite you to change things up and give your loved one something an elf can’t tinker with. Skip the generic gifts and go for something a little more unexpected – the ultimate experience in downtown New Haven. Culinary experiences for the foodie in your life Eat a bit of foodie history with Taste of New Haven Food Tours. Together, you’ll stroll through our city streets, stopping at some of our most beloved eateries,... View Article

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Three New Haven Restaurants Open For Thanksgiving

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

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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‘Gilmore Girls’ Fall Arrives in New Haven

Fall is here, and Downtown New Haven has been Gilmore-fied. Each year, as our leaves crisp and the air cools, Rorys and Lorelais emerge from the woodwork in search of cable knit sweaters, strong coffee, and Yale merch. Gilmore Girls is a seven-season dramedy series that ran from 2000 to 2006, with more than a few of those years bringing the city of New Haven to the big screen as one-half of the show’s mother-daughter duo studied at Yale University. Yale’s moniker as “home of bulldogs” is not the only Gilmore-ian thread sewn through our city. The beloved series left... View Article