Written by guest author Gabi Wallk Photos by editor-in-chief Alara Degirmenci One of the first parts of our experience at 116 crown was meeting Chef Olivier Durand. As he told us about his childhood growing up in Lyons, France, I could tell that the flavors of his youth shaped each dish at 116 Crown. All … Continue reading
Written by guest author Noah Kopf Photos by editor-in-chief Alara Degirmenci At the intersection of High St and Crown St just a block away from campus, Soul de Cuba Cafe packs a whole world of stories into a small corner space. Stepping into the warmly-lit dining area is like walking into a museum, or maybe … Continue reading
co-written by guest authors Zosia Caes and Anna B Albright photos taken and edited by editor-in-chief Alara Degirmenci Life Bowls the quintessential modern cafe: all-wood minimalist furnishing with floor-to-ceiling windows for maximum natural light. The clean design is punctuated by funky, colorful paintings of fruits and vibrant plants. Life Bowls feels fresh – and they … Continue reading
Co-written by guest authors Noah Kopf and Akhil Rajan Photos by editor-in-chief Alara Degirmenci A barely-furnished interior. Roped-off dining areas in the street outside. Customers knocking on the glass doors to pick up orders. Brothers Alejandro and Andres Cordido didn’t think it would look like this when they decided to open a fast-casual arepa restaurant … Continue reading
Photos by editor-in-chief Alara Degirmenci You might have heard of or even tried the incredible pizza and pasta offerings at Tarry Lodge, but did you know that they recently launched a brand new brunch menu that features unique items such as ricotta & fig pizza and eggs in purgatory, and fresh bottomless bellinis and mimosas. … Continue reading
Written by guest author Noah Kopf Photos by editor-in-chief Alara Degirmenci Nestled into a High Street nook with only a simple metal design announcing its presence, Olea is the kind of place you could walk by a hundred times without noticing. But once you eat there once, you won’t ever fail to recall the experience … Continue reading
Co-written by guest author Anna B Albright and editor-in-chief Alara Degirmenci If you’ve walked through downtown New Haven, you’ve noticed Anchor Spa. An unconventional facade hides a Black-owned Caribbean-style restaurant and creative bar. Named after the Milford, Connecticut beach where it first opened during Prohibition, in its halcyon days The Anchor became a favorite watering … Continue reading
On a Friday night before the onset of the ongoing midterm season, the Chew Haven team enjoyed a lavish early dinner at Tavern on State, an East Rock establishment located a fifteen minute walk away from the central Yale campus (on State Street, nestled among other restaurants previously reviewed by our blog). The multitude of … Continue reading
On a bright and warm Friday before Thanksgiving, we visited Geronimo Tequila Bar and Southwest Grill. Located less than a five minute walk away from Yale’s central campus, Geronimo is a must-try for those who are looking for delicate Southwestern food prepared with care using the freshest ingredients. On this visit we were accompanied by … Continue reading
This past weekend, the Chew Haven team enjoyed an elaborate dinner at Atelier Florian — located a stone’s throw from the Yale University Art Gallery at 1166 Chapel Street, the establishment has been serving a fine blend of upscale Belgian-French fare to its patrons since May 2015. In keeping with our policy of inviting one … Continue reading
