Guidebook for New Haven
Food Scene
I've been saying it's the best in the state for at least a decade, and others agree: http://www.msn.com/en-us/foodanddrink/restaurantsandnews/the-best-breakfast-spot-in-all-50-states/ar-AAnLcBN
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Bella's Cafe
896 Whalley AveI've been saying it's the best in the state for at least a decade, and others agree: http://www.msn.com/en-us/foodanddrink/restaurantsandnews/the-best-breakfast-spot-in-all-50-states/ar-AAnLcBN
Because who doesn't love an artisan cheese-inspired menu? Especially one that is flush with locally raised ingredients and craft beers. I would recommend making a reservation and this is not ideal for large groups.
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Caseus
Because who doesn't love an artisan cheese-inspired menu? Especially one that is flush with locally raised ingredients and craft beers. I would recommend making a reservation and this is not ideal for large groups.
Because their sandwiches are some of the best and most creative in town. This is a hole-in-the-wall shop with a limited but well-crafted menu; they only do sandwiches. They have a late-night window on Fridays and Saturdays if you're out on the town and need to something to soak up some drinks.
Meat & Co.
285 Crown StBecause their sandwiches are some of the best and most creative in town. This is a hole-in-the-wall shop with a limited but well-crafted menu; they only do sandwiches. They have a late-night window on Fridays and Saturdays if you're out on the town and need to something to soak up some drinks.
Most beautiful restaurant in New Haven, hands down.
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ROÌA Restaurant and Cafe
261 College StMost beautiful restaurant in New Haven, hands down.
Arts & Culture
It's free, it's got an expansive collection that spans all types of medias and time-frames, and lots of famous artists' pieces. My favorite section is the American Decorative Arts collection.
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Yale University Art Gallery
1111 Chapel StIt's free, it's got an expansive collection that spans all types of medias and time-frames, and lots of famous artists' pieces. My favorite section is the American Decorative Arts collection.
International Festival of Arts & Ideas
195 Church Sthttp://www.artidea.org/
This is no ordinary library. From inside and out, it's an architectural wonder. You'll be mesmerized by the natural light that filters through the seemingly opaque marble. For a short time around the 4th of July, 2017, the Beinecke's temporary exhibits will include one of the original printings of the Declaration of Independence. Permanent exhibits include the Gutenberg Bible, the first Western book printed from movable type, and John James Audubon’s “Birds of America”.
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Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library
121 Wall StThis is no ordinary library. From inside and out, it's an architectural wonder. You'll be mesmerized by the natural light that filters through the seemingly opaque marble. For a short time around the 4th of July, 2017, the Beinecke's temporary exhibits will include one of the original printings of the Declaration of Independence. Permanent exhibits include the Gutenberg Bible, the first Western book printed from movable type, and John James Audubon’s “Birds of America”.
Parks & Nature
Drive to Lake Wintergreen or walk to the base of the cliff trail from our house for hikes ranging from easy to difficult.
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West Rock Ridge State Park
1134 Wintergreen Ave Drive to Lake Wintergreen or walk to the base of the cliff trail from our house for hikes ranging from easy to difficult.
Take a quick nature break within the city. The park includes a dog run, ponds, river, fields, woods, birds, gazebo, tennis courts and is home to our local Sunday Farmers Market from May to November.
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Edgewood Park
Take a quick nature break within the city. The park includes a dog run, ponds, river, fields, woods, birds, gazebo, tennis courts and is home to our local Sunday Farmers Market from May to November.
Drinks & Nightlife
Pre-prohibition style drinks and style (the wood bar itself was built and used before Prohibition).
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Ordinary
990 Chapel StPre-prohibition style drinks and style (the wood bar itself was built and used before Prohibition).
Rudy's was relocated and revamped after 75 years of being the best dive bar in town. The new location is cleaner, has better interior design, and an expanded menu, but the fact that it is no longer a dive bar is also a disappointment to many. I don't go here for the service, the food, or the cocktails. I come here for the decent-to-good beer selection, a baseball game on the TV (note, this is NOT a sports bar and the TVs are not invasive) and the company. So this bar may not be the bar for you, but I'm recommending it for those special bar flies out there that don't want anything too fancy and enjoy other bar flies. Don't go on Wednesday, Friday or Saturday nights when they have karaoke/DJs.
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Rudy's
1227 Chapel StRudy's was relocated and revamped after 75 years of being the best dive bar in town. The new location is cleaner, has better interior design, and an expanded menu, but the fact that it is no longer a dive bar is also a disappointment to many. I don't go here for the service, the food, or the cocktails. I come here for the decent-to-good beer selection, a baseball game on the TV (note, this is NOT a sports bar and the TVs are not invasive) and the company. So this bar may not be the bar for you, but I'm recommending it for those special bar flies out there that don't want anything too fancy and enjoy other bar flies. Don't go on Wednesday, Friday or Saturday nights when they have karaoke/DJs.
Exceptional cocktails and the very few wines they have are always amazing. This is a cool (not dank) basement level bar that feels a little cave-like.
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Firehouse 12
45 Crown StExceptional cocktails and the very few wines they have are always amazing. This is a cool (not dank) basement level bar that feels a little cave-like.
Sightseeing
The spectacular view of the city and Long Island Sound
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East Rock Park Road
East Rock Park RoadThe spectacular view of the city and Long Island Sound
The ceiling inside the Taft Apartments' main entrance on College Street is a well-hidden secret. You'll need to ring the buzzer to be let into the lobby where this amazing lit dome ceiling can be found: https://images1.apartments.com/i2/bQcpAEoggFkhD_nDVjjEiAMipEIxEfqchZwXUepIpFQ/110/the-taft-apartments-new-haven-ct-lobby-photo.jpg
Taft Apartments
265 College StreetThe ceiling inside the Taft Apartments' main entrance on College Street is a well-hidden secret. You'll need to ring the buzzer to be let into the lobby where this amazing lit dome ceiling can be found: https://images1.apartments.com/i2/bQcpAEoggFkhD_nDVjjEiAMipEIxEfqchZwXUepIpFQ/110/the-taft-apartments-new-haven-ct-lobby-photo.jpg
Shopping
The cafe here serves great food, but the real treat is the customer service in the bookstore portion. They listen well and craft personalized recommendations.
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Atticus Bookstore Cafe
1082 Chapel StThe cafe here serves great food, but the real treat is the customer service in the bookstore portion. They listen well and craft personalized recommendations.
Essentials
Catering to those interested in vegan, vegetarian, natural, local and kosher food options, the prices on fresh produce here can't be beat.
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Edge of the Woods Market
379 Whalley AveCatering to those interested in vegan, vegetarian, natural, local and kosher food options, the prices on fresh produce here can't be beat.