Liz’s guidebook
Food scene
Modern Apizza
874 State StMy favorite for pizza 🍕
Happy hour and habanero margaritas and ALL the tacos.
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Te Amo Tequila Bar & Tacos
182 Temple StHappy hour and habanero margaritas and ALL the tacos.
This is my favorite bakery in New Haven - cupcakes and more cupcakes, vegan options, Hungarian influence, and Stumptown coffee.
Katalina's
74 Whitney AveThis is my favorite bakery in New Haven - cupcakes and more cupcakes, vegan options, Hungarian influence, and Stumptown coffee.
BAR
254 Crown StGet some mashed potato pizza, salad, and great atmosphere.
Great pizza, local to the neighborhood, and the owner supports a number of local animal rescues and their efforts including regularly hosting fundraisers to support dogs in need.
Frisco’s Pizza
345 Forbes AvenueGreat pizza, local to the neighborhood, and the owner supports a number of local animal rescues and their efforts including regularly hosting fundraisers to support dogs in need.
The best neighborhood pizza and one of the best pizzas in New Haven!
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Grand Apizza
111 Grand AveThe best neighborhood pizza and one of the best pizzas in New Haven!
A favorite go-to for a great meal and a great happy hour. Love the location right on the water.
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Shell & Bones Oyster Bar & Grill
100 S Water StA favorite go-to for a great meal and a great happy hour. Love the location right on the water.
The best guacamole I’ve had outside of Mexico - and my favorite margaritas. Great brunch makes it a great place for a Sunday funday.
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Geronimo
271 Crown StThe best guacamole I’ve had outside of Mexico - and my favorite margaritas. Great brunch makes it a great place for a Sunday funday.
York St Noodle House
1150 Chapel StMy favorite noodle house. The best!
Elm City Social
266 College StMy favorite brunch in town. Great signature drinks.
Olmo
93 Whitney AveL'Orcio
806 State StSitar Restaurant
45 Grove StInsomnia Cookies
240-242 College StZois
63 Grove StDonut Crazy New Haven
290 York StMezcal
14 Mechanic StSuch good food. Outside seating. Just good.
Great vegan food and options.
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Claire's Corner Copia- dine in, take out, curbside pickup
1000 Chapel StGreat vegan food and options.
Great specials. Always a good meal. And you can watch Goodfellas and The Godfather the whole time you’re there!
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Goodfellas Restaurant
702 State StGreat specials. Always a good meal. And you can watch Goodfellas and The Godfather the whole time you’re there!
Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana
157 Wooster StBest pizza - a must visit.
Louis' Lunch
261 Crown StA must stop for first time visitors.
The best BBQ in town. Have a seat in the dining room for a longer meal, grab something quick or grab something to go. There’s also plenty of off street parking.
Bear's Smokehouse Barbecue at The Stack
470 James StreetThe best BBQ in town. Have a seat in the dining room for a longer meal, grab something quick or grab something to go. There’s also plenty of off street parking.
Twin Pines Diner Restaurant
34 Main StWhen you just want great diner food, this is the place to get it.
Sightseeing
East Rock Park
41 Cold Spring StMy favorite place to go hiking in New Haven.
There’s a carousel and a beach! At Christmastime, there a fun 3D light display.
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Lighthouse Point Park
2 Lighthouse RdThere’s a carousel and a beach! At Christmastime, there a fun 3D light display.
Our local park - nice walk along the river, great for a longer walk with your pup, very pretty at sunset.
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Quinnipiac River Park
Our local park - nice walk along the river, great for a longer walk with your pup, very pretty at sunset.
Yale University
Beautiful architecture and rich history.
Local activities
Not just a fantastic gym with equipment for every kind of workout, but a community cafe where you can work, grab a snack, and great coffee. Also hosts special events with local artists, bands, and wine tasting. A unique spot.
mActivity Fitness Center
285 Nicoll StNot just a fantastic gym with equipment for every kind of workout, but a community cafe where you can work, grab a snack, and great coffee. Also hosts special events with local artists, bands, and wine tasting. A unique spot.