First, let me say: I love New Haven. I think it’s a very cool small city with a lot going for it. We’ve got pizza and culture and Yale and a beach and a carny Ferris wheel during Christmas. But it could always be better. Being a small city, we sometimes lack certain infrastructures of … Read more
Okay, sure, I know it’s 2016 and I should’ve written this a week ago. But it’s hard to find time to write articles when you’re binge-watching To Make a Murderer, playing Metal Gear Solid V, and eating approximately six pounds of lightly salted peanuts for seemingly no reason whatsoever. But we’re back! And even though … Read more
I have to imagine the thought process behind opening K2 at its current location went something like this: “I want to open up a bahn mi/dim sum/sushi/Chinese/Japanese restaurant, but I want it to look exactly like Kudeta. If only there was a place for me.” “You’re in luck, K2 Owner! We have exactly the place! And … Read more
This is a time of year to reflect upon all of the things we often take for granted. To take stock in everything we’re so lucky to have. And of course, to ingest so much food we get the meat sweats. For me, it is a time to reflect upon this city. Over five years … Read more
The clock reads 2 am, which doesn’t surprise you cause the bartender just spent the last 15 minutes slowly herding you and your friends like cattle out onto the streets. Your head is swimming with beer and vodka. And maybe there was some tequila in there… ? Even though it’s only 40 degrees out, you’re wearing … Read more
As New Haven goes through a sort of revitalization, with apartment buildings sprouting up like wildflowers and even enormous furniture stores/ropes courses/water shows making appearances, the truth is, New Haven can be a pretty expensive place to entertain yourself. Whether you want a slice of apizza or a gourmet grilled cheese or a fancy cocktail, New … Read more
Psst. Hey, buddy. You need an apartment? How about something downtown? Perhaps something “luxurious”? Great. Cause we have thousands of ’em. Or rather, we’re about to. Welcome to The Great New Haven Apartment Boom! Oh, I’m sorry, were you looking for something affordable that isn’t a neighborhood that looks like where Eminem grew up in … Read more
If you’ve ever wanted to feel alive, then strap in and get down with everyone’s favorite death-defying activity in New Haven: riding bicycles. You haven’t truly lived until you’ve had a car slam on its breaks mere inches before slamming into you because, for whatever reason, New Haven drivers think of red lights as suggestions. … Read more
After Black Bear Saloon closed down, I wondered what would take its place. After all, this was Black Bear. A place which wasn’t sure if it was a shitty sports bar or a shitty dance club. Our first clue to its successor was its brilliant name: Tavern New Haven. Obviously they used an exhaustive process … Read more
Hey, did you hear there was something going on last weekend in New Haven? Yeah, there was this totally cool bike race, the New Haven Grand Prix. Annnnnd the New Haven Apizza Feast (not to be confused with the New Haven Pizza Festival?). Annnnnnnd the Q Bridge Grand Opening Celebration. Are you not entertained?! Well, are you? … Read more
