Starting a business in New Haven is a move fraught with risk. For every successful bar, restaurant, or yoga studio, another 3-4 seem to close. If you blink for just a moment, you can see Kudeta/K2/ChengDu turn into some new Asian-themed restaurant with exactly the same decor. Yet despite the churn of so many New Haven … Read more
If you’ve been under a rock for the last few years, you might’ve missed the bad news: Apparently, Connecticut is a post-apocalyptic wasteland from which there is no escape from taxes, regulations, and unfunded pension liabilities. There are literally dozens of articles about it. But fundamentally, there are a few things building a sort of … Read more
On March 13, 2017, I entered the next stage of adulthood by buying a house in New Haven. People love to ask me questions about it, so rather than risk further interactions with live human beings, I’ve decided to share my experience with you, Dear Reader. And must I say you look quite fetching today. … Read more
In case you haven’t noticed, New Haven has some retail space for lease. (Side note: Looks like Red Tomato isn’t long for this world, which is 0% surprising.) In fact, you can’t throw a rock without hitting an empty restaurant/bar spot downtown. While some, like the ol’ Kelly’s/Black Bear/Tavern NH Black Hole, seem to have been … Read more
I was going on a run the other day (no, really), and I wanted to check out Long Wharf. Cause, you know, it’s pretty and whatnot. It turns out, actually running to Long Wharf isn’t that easy. In fact, it’s a downright pain in the ass. You essentially have to cross under the I-95 overpass, or, as … Read more
In case you missed it, there’s a controversy brewing over some proposed new bike lanes connecting Westville to Downtown. Yes, that’s right. Controversy. On bike lanes. On Edgewood Avenue. Seems like a bit of a no brainer, right? After all, if you’ve ever rode a bike on Edgewood or Whalley Ave to Westville, it’s not … Read more
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
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
Attention video game enthusiasts! How does leaving your mother’s basement sound? Does it make you feel… cautiously optimistic? That’s right! Coming soon to downtown New Haven’s 9th Square District is a bona fide relic of days past that will lure you with the promise of sore thumbs and high scores. However, this magical place will … Read more
