The Pearl, New Haven
Food scene
Solid pizzeria in New Haven located in the historic Wooster Square area. My family really enjoys the thin crust on their pizza.
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Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana
157 Wooster StSolid pizzeria in New Haven located in the historic Wooster Square area. My family really enjoys the thin crust on their pizza.
Sshhhhhh!!! Someone said that this was their favorite pizza place. You try it and let me know.
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Modern Apizza
874 State StSshhhhhh!!! Someone said that this was their favorite pizza place. You try it and let me know.
I loved the steak here and would gladly eat here again. Worth checking out.
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Cast Iron Chef Chop House & Oyster Bar
660 State StI loved the steak here and would gladly eat here again. Worth checking out.
Pasta Eataliana Trattoria Napoletana
127 Wooster StSolid Italian restaurant.
Menya Gumi
165 Orange StI’ve heard it is a good ramen shop. Try it and let me know.
Zeneli Pizzeria e cucina Napoletana
138 Wooster StGiving Pepe’s a run for its money.
116 Crown
116 Crown StSmall bites
September in Bangkok
754 State StGood Thai food.
Sherkaan Indian Street Food
65 BroadwayIndian food
You can rent Kayak’s here and also try out their menu. It is down on Front Street.
Streets Boathouse Smokehouse
44 Front StYou can rent Kayak’s here and also try out their menu. It is down on Front Street.
I love their ice cream. It is made locally in CT with milk from their farm. They also have chocolate milk— if you like chocolate milk:-). Shop local and support businesses.
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Arethusa Farm Dairy
1020 Chapel StI love their ice cream. It is made locally in CT with milk from their farm. They also have chocolate milk— if you like chocolate milk:-). Shop local and support businesses.
I’ve heard that this bakery is steeped in history. It has been passed down generations and their baked goods are apparently top notch. You can also get coffee, cookies, bread, Italian pastries, etc here. I’ll probably try it out myself.
Someplace to try for the food and also to learn more about the neighbour hood.
Apicella's Bakery Inc
365 Grand AveI’ve heard that this bakery is steeped in history. It has been passed down generations and their baked goods are apparently top notch. You can also get coffee, cookies, bread, Italian pastries, etc here. I’ll probably try it out myself.
Someplace to try for the food and also to learn more about the neighbour hood.
Pasta Eataliana Trattoria Napoletana
127 Wooster StI've heard only good things about this place.
Adriana's
771 Grand AveI hear that this restaurant is very traditional but a good option.
I tried the olive bread from Sono Baking Company, and I’m not the same anymore:-). It is delicious. You can get fresh produce, food, milk, yogurt and baked goods here.
It is now at Franklin and Chapel Street FYI.
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CitySeed Wooster Square Farmers' Market
511 Chapel StI tried the olive bread from Sono Baking Company, and I’m not the same anymore:-). It is delicious. You can get fresh produce, food, milk, yogurt and baked goods here.
It is now at Franklin and Chapel Street FYI.
I had their food today, and I liked it. Here is a description from their website: "We are American-Vietnamese-Japanese-Thai-Chinese-Korean-New England-Momofuku-Totto-and-Ippudo-inspired."
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Mecha Noodle Bar
116 Washington StI had their food today, and I liked it. Here is a description from their website: "We are American-Vietnamese-Japanese-Thai-Chinese-Korean-New England-Momofuku-Totto-and-Ippudo-inspired."
Pantry
2 Mechanic StPancakes! Breakfast! Go!!! Need I say more?
Tavern on State
969 State StI've heard that this is a good spot for dinner.
I hear they have great Belgian waffles and other pastries. I've had Belgian waffles at the train station in Belgium before. If these are anything like that, then I highly recommend them:-).
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Maison Mathis Yale
304 Elm StI hear they have great Belgian waffles and other pastries. I've had Belgian waffles at the train station in Belgium before. If these are anything like that, then I highly recommend them:-).
Upscale old-school Italian restaurant, with an award-winning wine list. Call for reservations.
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Tre Scalini Restaurant
100 Wooster StUpscale old-school Italian restaurant, with an award-winning wine list. Call for reservations.
Elm City Social
266 College StI’ve also heard “good cocktails.”
One of the best pizza’s in NH. Ok, Ulo is officially endorsing their potato and rosemary pie, but pls pls add some bacon, and maybe some salt. I didn’t know such a delicious thing existed. Let us know what you thing.
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Sally's Apizza
237 Wooster StOne of the best pizza’s in NH. Ok, Ulo is officially endorsing their potato and rosemary pie, but pls pls add some bacon, and maybe some salt. I didn’t know such a delicious thing existed. Let us know what you thing.
Geronimo
271 Crown StThe way they make ice cream with liquid nitrogen is so cool. Expensive, but super creamy ice cream.
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Milkcraft New Haven
280 Crown StThe way they make ice cream with liquid nitrogen is so cool. Expensive, but super creamy ice cream.
Soul de Cuba Cafe
283 Crown StHeard the food is good.
New kid on the block from the owners of Tarven on State! Excited to try it out.
Fair Haven Oyster Company
307 Front StreetNew kid on the block from the owners of Tarven on State! Excited to try it out.
L'Orcio
806 State StA guest said it was “yummy.” Let me k ow what you think!
New Thai offering from the owners of September in Bangkok. The food is delicious and Ulo is stuck on the crispy belly pork with basil. She is a lover of all things Thai basil, and is very vocal— to the establishment— about her love for this dish. The pork larb is also delicious if you are a fan of fish sauce.
Noa by September in Bangkok
200 Crown StreetNew Thai offering from the owners of September in Bangkok. The food is delicious and Ulo is stuck on the crispy belly pork with basil. She is a lover of all things Thai basil, and is very vocal— to the establishment— about her love for this dish. The pork larb is also delicious if you are a fan of fish sauce.
Good people and good pizza. We love the cheese pizza here:-).
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Pizza at the Brick Oven
122 Howe StreetGood people and good pizza. We love the cheese pizza here:-).
We’ve been here twice and tried a few pastries. We’ve heard that the pastry, and all things baked are good. They also have a new location here: 1245 Chapel Street, New Haven, Connecticut 06511, United States.
It is like stepping into a dream. The decor is so vibrant, warm, inviting and outright lovely. I would go here just for the decor and you can hang out, meet friends and probably get some work done too. Maybe a tea party?
Pistachio Cafe
We’ve been here twice and tried a few pastries. We’ve heard that the pastry, and all things baked are good. They also have a new location here: 1245 Chapel Street, New Haven, Connecticut 06511, United States.
It is like stepping into a dream. The decor is so vibrant, warm, inviting and outright lovely. I would go here just for the decor and you can hang out, meet friends and probably get some work done too. Maybe a tea party?
This was recommended by a guest. I guess we need to try it out too! Let us know what you think.
Donut Crazy New Haven
290 York StThis was recommended by a guest. I guess we need to try it out too! Let us know what you think.
We’ve been told, “ don’t knock it until you’ve tried it.” We haven’t been heard, but love love Mamoun’s at NYU in NYC.
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Mamoun's Falafel Restaurant
85 Howe StWe’ve been told, “ don’t knock it until you’ve tried it.” We haven’t been heard, but love love Mamoun’s at NYU in NYC.
Hot Murga
Fast food, but so tasty. Try their in-house juices too.
There is such a thing as delicious food. Make your own bowl, or stick to what they have. The scallion oil can be a bit salty so watch how much you use.
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Junzi Kitchen
21 BroadwayThere is such a thing as delicious food. Make your own bowl, or stick to what they have. The scallion oil can be a bit salty so watch how much you use.
We had their pizza. There is a brisket or so option— small tip, it is fantastic. But everything we tired here was so good.
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BAR
254 Crown StWe had their pizza. There is a brisket or so option— small tip, it is fantastic. But everything we tired here was so good.
Decor, food, cocktails, everything is fabulous here. Thank us later:-). Go for the food, drink and stay for the wallpaper in the bathroom. Check it out.. their interior designers are insanely talented.
Don’t leave without the ice cream.
Gioia Cafe and Bar
Decor, food, cocktails, everything is fabulous here. Thank us later:-). Go for the food, drink and stay for the wallpaper in the bathroom. Check it out.. their interior designers are insanely talented.
Don’t leave without the ice cream.
Ashley's Ice Cream
280 York StWe like their ice cream.
Neighborhoods
Great for bird watching and simply enjoying nature. Also, good to learn about the history, how the marsh was created and how it has evolved over the years.
Quinnipiac River Marsh Wildlife Area
Great for bird watching and simply enjoying nature. Also, good to learn about the history, how the marsh was created and how it has evolved over the years.
Sightseeing
I've heard that this park has a total trail length of approx. 11.97 miles. Also, that the Gaint Steps Trail here offers a "spectacular 285-foot climb to the Summit," as per the City of New Haven Department of Parks, Recreation and Trees.
It also has an environmental center, a Rose Garden and a greenhouse. You can't go wrong here.
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East Rock Park
41 Cold Spring StI've heard that this park has a total trail length of approx. 11.97 miles. Also, that the Gaint Steps Trail here offers a "spectacular 285-foot climb to the Summit," as per the City of New Haven Department of Parks, Recreation and Trees.
It also has an environmental center, a Rose Garden and a greenhouse. You can't go wrong here.
I've heard that it has a great trail for hiking. You can also go canoeing, fishing and sunset chasing:-).
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Lake Wintergreen
I've heard that it has a great trail for hiking. You can also go canoeing, fishing and sunset chasing:-).
I've heard that this is a great place for creatives and anyone looking to "actually make something." Looks like fun while learning practical skills and meeting others.
https://www.makehaven.org/about-us
MakeHaven
770 Chapel StreetI've heard that this is a great place for creatives and anyone looking to "actually make something." Looks like fun while learning practical skills and meeting others.
https://www.makehaven.org/about-us
Streets Boathouse Smokehouse
44 Front StYou can rent Kayak’s here. Happy kayaking:-).
Good hiking along the river, trout and bass fishing and boating. No swimming allowed, this is the lake the water board gets drinking water from.
Lake Saltonstall Recreation Area
Lake Saltonstall Recreation AreaGood hiking along the river, trout and bass fishing and boating. No swimming allowed, this is the lake the water board gets drinking water from.
If you love hiking, please ask me about my RWA hiking pass. You will have access to 7 RWA hiking and fishing trails. The pass might be available during your stay, so please ask me:-).
Regional Water Authority Recreational Area
900 Whitney AveIf you love hiking, please ask me about my RWA hiking pass. You will have access to 7 RWA hiking and fishing trails. The pass might be available during your stay, so please ask me:-).
Ok! I am yet to see their African installation, but I fully intend to. They have other installations, and they run some interesting online programs too.
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Yale University Art Gallery
1111 Chapel StOk! I am yet to see their African installation, but I fully intend to. They have other installations, and they run some interesting online programs too.
Take the bus 206 at Chapel and Ferry in the direction of Tweed Airport. It would take you directly to the Park. You can watch the sunset here, possibly go hiking, go bird watching, kick some balls around, fly a kite, or just chill— probably without Netflix:-).
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Park svjetionika Point
2 Lighthouse RdTake the bus 206 at Chapel and Ferry in the direction of Tweed Airport. It would take you directly to the Park. You can watch the sunset here, possibly go hiking, go bird watching, kick some balls around, fly a kite, or just chill— probably without Netflix:-).
I've never been, but I've heard only good things about this. Take the ferry across.
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Thimble Islands
4 Indian Point RdI've never been, but I've heard only good things about this. Take the ferry across.
I’ve walked down parts of this trail. You can join the trail in New Haven and bike down all the way to Farmington, or Hamden, if you are like me, and back. There is a lovely spot going through Yale College.
Farmington Canal Trail
Farmington Canal TrailI’ve walked down parts of this trail. You can join the trail in New Haven and bike down all the way to Farmington, or Hamden, if you are like me, and back. There is a lovely spot going through Yale College.
Good to run in the morning before the food trucks come out, or to grab some food from food trucks.
Long Wharf Pier
351 Long Wharf DrGood to run in the morning before the food trucks come out, or to grab some food from food trucks.
I hear you can swim in the beach here. Also a good place to watch the sunset, and walk around.
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Park svjetionika Point
2 Lighthouse RdI hear you can swim in the beach here. Also a good place to watch the sunset, and walk around.
Discovered this cute book store at the corner of Broadway and Elm! As you can maybe tell, we are into books:-).
Grey Matter Books
264 York StDiscovered this cute book store at the corner of Broadway and Elm! As you can maybe tell, we are into books:-).
This is a bookstore with coffee and light bites. We are so feeling books this Spring.
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Book Trader Cafe
1140 Chapel StThis is a bookstore with coffee and light bites. We are so feeling books this Spring.
Is this repeated twice here, sorry! I think they might let you check out a few books closer, but this place is awe inspiring. They also have tours.
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Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library
121 Wall StIs this repeated twice here, sorry! I think they might let you check out a few books closer, but this place is awe inspiring. They also have tours.
Haven’t been but this for a day trip— comes highly recommended.
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Harkness Memorial State Park
275 Great Neck RdHaven’t been but this for a day trip— comes highly recommended.
Nice place to visit. They have rowing in the summer. And, some competitions too.
You can walk down and grab lunch from the Food carts down the street.
Canal Dock Boathouse, Inc.
475 Long Wharf DrNice place to visit. They have rowing in the summer. And, some competitions too.
You can walk down and grab lunch from the Food carts down the street.
Antiques
Antique/thrift and salvage market.
Lovely antique store for all kinds of fabulous things. I got the painting of “the woman pounding yam,” from that store.
Key to the Past Antique & Design Center
37 Frontage RdLovely antique store for all kinds of fabulous things. I got the painting of “the woman pounding yam,” from that store.
I am a self-confessed thrifter. This is another fabulous store for Knick knacks, clothing, some furniture, fabrics, etc etc. I love this store. You can also get super cute plants:-).
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EBM Vintage
839 Chapel StI am a self-confessed thrifter. This is another fabulous store for Knick knacks, clothing, some furniture, fabrics, etc etc. I love this store. You can also get super cute plants:-).
I loved this antique store. It is a huge warehouse with antique and salvaged pieces. It probably has something for everyone. I was like a kid ( scratch that, adult) in a candy store:-). I’ll def., go back.
Prices are a bit up there, but you could get lucky and score a discount. If visiting during the summer, dress for the heat and humidity inside. They have fans and no ac.
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Mongers Market
1155 Railroad AveI loved this antique store. It is a huge warehouse with antique and salvaged pieces. It probably has something for everyone. I was like a kid ( scratch that, adult) in a candy store:-). I’ll def., go back.
Prices are a bit up there, but you could get lucky and score a discount. If visiting during the summer, dress for the heat and humidity inside. They have fans and no ac.
Plants
Bark & Vine
49 Orange StPlants, Plants, and more Plants:-). Smells wonderful too!
Coffee
This is actually on Yale NH's staff fav coffee shop. They have another shop on York Str.
Don’t even say anything to Ulo about this shop. She is convinced NH has some of the best coffee shops anywhere and yes, she is a coffee snob ughhh! 😁
Had the cappuccino here and not one word of complaint. Coffee was hot and delicious. She kept going ,”mmmmm, mmmm” with every sip. 🙄
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Willoughby's Coffee & Tea
194 York StThis is actually on Yale NH's staff fav coffee shop. They have another shop on York Str.
Don’t even say anything to Ulo about this shop. She is convinced NH has some of the best coffee shops anywhere and yes, she is a coffee snob ughhh! 😁
Had the cappuccino here and not one word of complaint. Coffee was hot and delicious. She kept going ,”mmmmm, mmmm” with every sip. 🙄
This is actually on Yale NH's staff fav coffee shop. They have another shop on York Str.
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Koffee?
104 Audubon StThis is actually on Yale NH's staff fav coffee shop. They have another shop on York Str.
This is actually on Yale NH's staff fav coffee shop. They have another shop on York Str.
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Blue State Coffee
84 Wall StThis is actually on Yale NH's staff fav coffee shop. They have another shop on York Str.
Fussy Coffee
290 Winchester AveHaven’t been but hear they have good coffee.
The coffee was mad good, and the pastry.. we are only thinking about our waistline at this point:-).
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The Coffee Pedaler
605 East StThe coffee was mad good, and the pastry.. we are only thinking about our waistline at this point:-).
They have small bites in this cute bookstore. Nice place to hang out with friends, and take in all the gorgeous books:-).
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Atticus Bookstore Cafe
1082 Chapel StThey have small bites in this cute bookstore. Nice place to hang out with friends, and take in all the gorgeous books:-).
G Cafe Bakery Ninth Square
141 Orange StMidpoint Coffee Brewers
We’ve heard it’s really good. Try it and let us know.
Really agonized over just chalking this down to a coffee shop. It is quite eclectic, and the music was jamming .. we ended up dancing 80% of the time:-). You should go check them out.
Also have these cute cups with letterings that tell you what you are having.
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Koffee?
104 Audubon StReally agonized over just chalking this down to a coffee shop. It is quite eclectic, and the music was jamming .. we ended up dancing 80% of the time:-). You should go check them out.
Also have these cute cups with letterings that tell you what you are having.
Music/ Night out
Smallish gem, and a staple in NH for a night out. You might get lucky and catch a known band here. Really great live music has great acoustics and is intimate.
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Cafe Nine
250 State StSmallish gem, and a staple in NH for a night out. You might get lucky and catch a known band here. Really great live music has great acoustics and is intimate.
New Haven Symphony Orchestra
4 Hamilton StreetWe love music and this is a lovely place to listen to music/concerts.
Usually over the summer but some really lovely music.
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Norfolk Chamber Music Festival - Yale Summer Schools of Music and Art
20 Litchfield RdUsually over the summer but some really lovely music.
Yale School of Music
Take a look at their events calendar, some are open to the public.
The architecture is stunning, and the acoustics divine. Go here for free recitals and paid performances by the Yale School of Music, or Philharmonia, concerts, or just to sight-see.
Woolsey Hall
500 College StThe architecture is stunning, and the acoustics divine. Go here for free recitals and paid performances by the Yale School of Music, or Philharmonia, concerts, or just to sight-see.
Yale Cabaret
217 Park StDidn't know this existed so check out and let us know.