A blog about New Haven
Last night, to enjoy the last hours of an early summer warm day, my husband and I decided to go on a romantic evening date: dinner and a stroll by the water. Since the Long Wharf dream revitalization project is still on the phase of… dream, we decided to explore the Haven and go West! … Read more
It’s June! The annual moment all twenty-something students leave town and considerably increase the average age of residents and the moment the Arts and Ideas Festival decides it’s not old enough and puts in place a program to attract 80-somethings to go wild on the green. The official name is actually “The International Festival of … Read more
In 2020, I was sharing with you four perfect spots to go kayaking in New Haven to be socially distant from people. But 4000+ of you read it, bought a kayak, and now I cannot get drunk on my kayak without seeing my neighbours, or that clingy friend I told I was busy and now … Read more
This is it y’all… Like a 24/7 diner hostess working night shifts lighting up a cigarette from their second pack of the day to fell any rush of nicotine, I need to increase my dose of approval to satisfy my ever expending ego. My mum’s unconditional approval is not enough anymore. I need MORE! Writing … Read more
Yes I know, you are surprised! Finally an article on that blog that is ACTUALLY about New Haven… Taking actions in my own hand, I am here to bring back the NHV content while our lovely editor Josh uses any excuses to talk about non-New Haven related stuff, like his cool comic life in New … Read more
Picture this scene: It is a warm summer day. The crowded terrace of a café is overflowing and coffee drinkers are slowly fusing with the lunch eaters of the next door restaurant terrace. The waiters zigzag through the densely packed tables to provide all sorts or summer treats while keeping an eye on the terrace … Read more
As the quarantine almost enter its fifth month, I felt really down and cabin fever was starting to get to me. So I decided to dust off my inflatable kayak and headed off to East Rock park. After my afternoon in the sun, paddling on the glistening water among cranes, turtles, and the occasional fisher-persons, … Read more
I am writing this article in the middle of the Atlantic ocean, flying away from New Haven. I used to feel excited every time I left town. After all, when you ask people why they love New Haven, they often yell at you for liking the wrong pizza… But close after that, they say they … Read more
I was reading the comment section of the New Haven Independent (I promise I am real person and not the pen name of Josh) on their latest article about the police suddenly cracking down on jaywalking at the intersection of Chapel and Church Streets. According to the article, policemen were issuing $92 fine for crossing … Read more
On a warm September day, New Haven Mayor Toni Harp, Former New Haven City Plan Administrator Karyn Gilvar, and U.S. Rep Rosa DeLauro, met among others on the steps of Canal Dock, the newly constructed New Haven boathouse on Long Wharf for a ribbon cutting ceremony. The ambiance was joyful, everyone was excited about this … Read more
