Tag Archive: Mixology

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5 Places to Spend New Year’s Eve in New Haven 2024

A new year is arriving in New Haven, bringing with it a fresh calendar of Elm City happenings and many more memories created together in downtown. We may not be able to help craft your resolutions, but we can help craft your holiday plans. Whether you’re looking to spend the holiday in sequins and sipping on champagne or splitting a bottle of wine with a loved one, downtown New Haven is the place to be. If your mind is already beyond Christmas Eve and onto the ball drop, here are five places to consider booking for your New Year’s Eve... View Article

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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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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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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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Get Witchy: A Wicked Day in Downtown New Haven (No Flying Monkeys Required!)

A witchy new season has begun – and we’re not discussing Halloween. In case you’ve missed the press tour, the branded merch, or Ariana Grande’s recent Saturday Night Live hosting gig, Wicked has landed smack in the middle of the zeitgeist. The first chapter of the two-part cinematic event arrives in the theaters of New Haven on November 22, with Grande starring alongside Broadway legend Cynthia Erivo. The premiere day cannot come soon enough, and we’re on the edge of our seats. Call it overenthusiasm or call it a hidden history, but our Elm City is not such a far... View Article

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2024 New Haven Cocktail Week

A month of cycling and apizza, are you thirsty yet? You’re in luck. This month also brings the return of New Haven Cocktail Week, running from September 15-21. Throughout this week, we will celebrate all things libations – shaken and stirred. From cocktail education and tastings to the Annual Spirits Ball at Gioia Cafe & Bar, this boozy week cannot be missed. Participants must be 21 to partake in New Haven Cocktail Week events and activities. Learn more here →

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Cosmopolitan Calls New Haven “The Cultural Hotspot You Didn’t Know You Needed”

In the fall of 2023, a journalist from Cosmopolitan Magazine visited downtown New Haven on a mission to explore the best of our city. During her time in Elm City, she experienced everything our community offers, from delicious eats to lively cultural events, culminating in a feature story about New Haven. The soundbite review of our beloved city is as follows: “The food and cocktails? Top tier. The museums? Immaculate. The people? Gorge and diverse. Now go pack your bags!” Written for Cosmopolitan’s travel section, Cosmo Trips, the story features insights from Adriane Jefferson, the Director of Cultural Affairs for... View Article

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5 Places to Spend New Year’s Eve in New Haven

A new year is arriving in New Haven, bringing with it a fresh calendar of Elm City happenings and many more memories created together in downtown. We may not be able to help craft your resolutions, but we can help craft your holiday plans. Whether you’re looking to spend the holiday in sequins and sipping on champagne or splitting a bottle of wine with a loved one, downtown New Haven is the place to be. If your mind is already beyond Christmas Eve and onto the ball drop, here are five places to consider booking for your New Year’s Eve... View Article

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New Haven’s Most Festive Holiday Cocktails And Where To Find Them

The pre-Christmas window is slowly closing, leaving us mere days to indulge all of our festive desires and complete all of our winter to-do’s. By now, your holiday shopping is likely complete – if not, fear not. Downtown New Haven is home to countless local shops sure to fill the Christmas wishes of anyone on your list. By now, your holiday decor is fully aglow, your holiday menu is planned down to the teaspoon, and your stockings are hung by the fire with care. The only thing left to do? Buy yourself a drink.  Forget the eggnog, we’re leveling up.... View Article

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New Haven Cocktail Week (2023)

Prefer to drink your calories, rather than scoop them? Grab a sweet cocktail with your neighbors as we celebrate the return of New Haven Cocktail Week, taking place from August 27 – September 2 at 29 locations throughout the city. The annual celebration honors the best in New Haven mixology and cocktail culture, featuring education, tastings, and New England’s most unique cocktails.