You watch Chopped right? Of course, everyone watches Chopped! If you happen to come across season 35 you should have run into Chef John Brennan, owner of Olives and Oil in New Haven, CT. He’s a burly hairy man, and I say this in the most endearing way, so you definitely shouldn’t have missed him.…
Read Morerestaurant – Ordinary – New Haven’s Oldest Tavern
If I told you a bar named Ordinary was on the contrary, not ordinary, would you believe me? Would you also be shocked to know I’ve found the BEST goddamn burger I’ve ever tasted at this Ordinary bar? Well I’m about to do just that. Welcome to Ordinary – New Haven’s oldest tavern. I can’t…
Read Morerestaurant – BAR New Haven
While Pepe’s and Sally’s may be a go-to for most people seeking out New Haven pizza, I personally think the up-and-coming star is BAR. The concept of only serving coal-oven pizza, salad, and beverages is the same across the board, but I think BAR’s modern approach is more solidified. They took a classic local concept…
Read Morerestaurant – Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana – New Haven
As a New Yorker, I’m obviously biased when when it comes to pizza. After watching a video online about New Haven pizza, I was skeptical yet intrigued. What makes these thin-crust, coal-fired pizzas so special? Is the allure that these people cannot pronounce “pizza” as we consider it? Because no matter how you spin it,…
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