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Yale students go sake bombing at Miya's. Nothing wrong with that - but Miya's is so much more!
With a menu of radical sushi concoctions and ingenious drinks featuring sake (I recommend the...
Yale students go sake bombing at Miya's. Nothing wrong with that - but Miya's is so much more!
With a menu of radical sushi concoctions and ingenious drinks featuring sake (I recommend the watermelon saketini and the juniper scented sake and tonic), you can delight all your senses at Miya's (or smash them into submission - see above).
Best bet - head in on an all you can eat sushi night. For a reasonable fee (around $30, I think?), they will keep bringing you plate after plate of sushi until you cry for mercy (chef's choice, but you can tell him what you like or don't like - I don't do anything without fins or scales, which was fine by him, I've seen people do exclusively vegetarian rolls) Some concoctions are bizarre and ill advised, like the artichoke/pesto rolls, but most are ridiculously wonderful - cajun seared salmon, and the infamous brie with sweet potato rolls.
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A great prix fixe menu featuring both standard continental choices and more adventurous favorites from the owner's catering business. Funky atmosphere that's set apart by the fact that the...
A great prix fixe menu featuring both standard continental choices and more adventurous favorites from the owner's catering business. Funky atmosphere that's set apart by the fact that the waitstaff (also from the catering business) love their jobs - making them friendly and chatty in an inviting way. Don't hesitate to ask them for advice when ordering.
Prices are incredibly reasonable for what you get, and it's BYOB for a very small corking fee, making this a perfect place to celebrate any occasion or impress a girl/boy.
Make reservations.
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I don't know which to rave about first - the food or the bathrooms at Miso.
If you like sashimi (or sushi), the highest quality fish and chefs in New Haven are found at Miso. The rest of the...
I don't know which to rave about first - the food or the bathrooms at Miso.
If you like sashimi (or sushi), the highest quality fish and chefs in New Haven are found at Miso. The rest of the menu is perfectly adequate for those who get squeamish eating uncooked foods, but the sashimi is as close to perfection as I've ever had except for the one time I went to Iron Chef Morimoto's restaurant in Philly. Funny story about that...when he comes to New Haven, apparently he eats at Miso! Check out their website.
It's not just the great food, though. The restaurant itself is gorgeous - very artfully designed without being too intimidating. You can stop in for lunch in jeans or arrive for dinner dressed to the teeth...you'll be taken in by your surroundings and put at ease - even the restrooms are beautiful!
A bit pricey during dinner by New Haven standards - though well worth it - but their lunch menu is very reasonable.
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If you're not familiar with Malaysian cuisine, it resembles a perfect cross-breeding of Thai and Indian cuisines - and this is the best place to try it out in the greater New Haven area.
The...
If you're not familiar with Malaysian cuisine, it resembles a perfect cross-breeding of Thai and Indian cuisines - and this is the best place to try it out in the greater New Haven area.
The food is great, and while those who like spicy/hot flavors will be particularly pleased, there are options (like the Two Soy) for those with milder preferences. When ordering, you should rate your desired level of heat on a scale of 1-10...just know that "hot" means "eyeball melting." They're also quite veggie friendly - just ask your server. I recommend the Rendang tofu or the peanut soup with noodles.
In addition to the great food, Bentara is an elegant restaurant, perfect for a special occasion, and has a full bar and extensive wine menu (it's actually attached to a wine bar - Equinox), although I find a light and flavorful beer to match the food best. They can accommodate large parties, and a variety of requests in the service realm with smiles and perfect manners.
It's a bit pricey (though worthwhile) for dinner - try heading there for lunch, when the same plates are half price.
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Graduation weekend at Yale, 2005. Friends of the family wanted to come to town and take us out for a "nice dinner" to celebrate our recent wedding and move into our first house. But all the usual...
Graduation weekend at Yale, 2005. Friends of the family wanted to come to town and take us out for a "nice dinner" to celebrate our recent wedding and move into our first house. But all the usual fancier places were already overbooked by graduates and their families. Someone suggested the tuna was good at Christopher Martin's, so I gave them a call.
Not only were we able to get a reservation, it turned out to be one of the few places in New Haven that wasn't annoyingly overpopulated. It was, miraculously, exactly what you want in a better restaurant, regardless of the weekend's circumstance.
The menu is basic (pasta, fish, steak), but with exciting twists and tasty tweaks. I recommend the salad with locally made blue cheese as a starter, and the tuna is as good as I've had - great fish, expertly prepared. The service was similarly pleasant - reliable, friendly, and met our every need.
Note - make sure you hit the restaurant, not the pub. The pub has its own charm (and food), but isn't a particularly upscale evening.
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New Haven has great food...it's just the sense of complete aesthetic that's sometimes missing. But Ibiza is a restaurant that could hold its own transplanted to a bigger, more demanding city, like...
New Haven has great food...it's just the sense of complete aesthetic that's sometimes missing. But Ibiza is a restaurant that could hold its own transplanted to a bigger, more demanding city, like New York or LA. Let's start with its fabulous drink menu - a capable wine list, attractive and appealing cocktails, and the best mojito in the county. The menu itself is intriguing and exciting, although it is disappointingly limited in its vegetarian fare. Try the fried cheese with balsamico and strawberries for dessert - it's delightful and memorable. It's a great choice to celebrate a special event (or person), or when someone else is paying.
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You'll hear about Sally's and Pepe's and their long standing war for the title of best pizza in New Haven. Skip the lines and the hype. Head over to State Street for Modern. It's a dive...but the...
You'll hear about Sally's and Pepe's and their long standing war for the title of best pizza in New Haven. Skip the lines and the hype. Head over to State Street for Modern. It's a dive...but the kind of dive that serves one of the best pizza's you'll ever eat. Thin, crisp but chewy crust, tasty but minimal sauce, and a wide selection of toppings so you can build the precise pizza you're craving. I recommend the veggie bomb, although my non-vegetarian friends are fans of the bacon and onion, or the clam pizza.
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Sure, there's now a Cold Stone Creamery in New Haven where you can get whatever you want mixed into your ice cream. Who cares? Ashley's has flavors you'd never dream up on your own, but are...
Sure, there's now a Cold Stone Creamery in New Haven where you can get whatever you want mixed into your ice cream. Who cares? Ashley's has flavors you'd never dream up on your own, but are orgasmicly good and exactly what you wanted before you knew you needed them. Seriously. Best ice cream ever.
My favorites - the sweet cream (no extraneous flavors to get in the way of absolutely pure ice cream...makes vanilla taste lurid) or coffee oreo (dark yet creamy, incredibly complex and textured)
And, the drawings (some by children, others by the childish) will keep you entertained as you eat, if you don't grab your cone and walk around in the summer evening.
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When Geraldine's was on Church Street, she was right across from my office. It was one of my favorite pick me ups to stop in on my lunch hour and buy a bouquet - sometimes for a friend, sometimes...
When Geraldine's was on Church Street, she was right across from my office. It was one of my favorite pick me ups to stop in on my lunch hour and buy a bouquet - sometimes for a friend, sometimes for myself. The store smelled great, there were tchotchkies to poke at, and you could see some of the gorgeous centerpieces, etc. she was preparing for events. She does great work! My favorite benchmark for a florist - tell them what you want to spend and have them surprise you. Her $10-$20 carry out bouquets are gorgeous and varied.
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A good florist doesn't need to be told exactly what you want...a good florist will take some suggestion and then surprise you with an incredible arrangement. They are, after all, professionals. A...
A good florist doesn't need to be told exactly what you want...a good florist will take some suggestion and then surprise you with an incredible arrangement. They are, after all, professionals. A *great* florist will work with you to make something magical that fits into your budget - and that's Fleur de Lys. Sara Waskuch will not only make sure you have incredible flowers for your event - weddings, dinners, non-profit galas, etc., and will give you the kind of personalized attention that will make you feel like her top priority. She and her designers are incredible - she'll show off some previous designs if you ask, or you can see her larger work in the lobby of the Omni. In addition to pre-ordered flowers, you can also stop in for a bouquet or some sweet little gifts - for valentines day, birthdays, anniversaries, or any other little reason. The shop itself is a joy to visit - a real slice of beauty on State Street. You couldn't be in better hands.
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