Bite of the Best

ordinary…far from it! - May 19, 2013

Caseus-owner Jason Sobocinski is also one of the owners of ordinary, in the former Richter’s spot on Chapel Street. Jason’s one of this com…

briq, New Haven - May 18, 2013

Early this year, special correspondent Robbin Seipold reported the opening of briq… in the former bespoke location on College Street. I decide

Madden’s Gastropub to Open, New Haven - May 4, 2013

Madden’s Gastropub is opening soon at 175 Humphrey Street.  A location that has seen many bar/restaurant incarnations come and go in the pa…

Mikro Beer Bar, Hamden, CT - April 22, 2013

Mikro, features craft beer, many on tap plus a large bottle list. The beer-centric menu of this  gastropub — a small space in a tiny strip mall…

New Haven Restaurant Week - April 17, 2013

Once again showcasing the city’s array of remarkable culinary talents, New Haven will host the 10th installment of the popular bi-annual Ne…

Thai Awesome, Hamden - April 10, 2013

I’ve been living in Hamden for decades, but it was only last week I tripped over and decided to try Thai Awesome restaurant on Dixwell Aven…

Bronx Burgers + Ride The Tiger at Long Wharf - April 7, 2013

Before attending opening night of the powerful Ride the Tiger… by William Mastrosimone at Long Wharf last week, we stopped by the just-opened Br

Christopher Martins, New Haven - April 4, 2013

Christopher Martin’s is a neighborhood restaurant that served local before local was hip! (At least according to lore!)… I met some frie

Bella’s Cafe, Westville, New Haven - March 30, 2013

Bella’s Cafe on Whalley Avenue in Westville is one of the brunch places where you don’t mind waiting for a table, as the food is that…

briq Restaurant, New Haven - March 27, 2013

The heavy doors of the former bespoke — and short term Gilt — have re-opened as briq, located at 266 College Street.
Under the direction of Ex…

ROIA comes to New Haven:Bringing Sexy Back..1920′s Style - March 15, 2013

Bringing sexy back to New Haven, 1920’s style is ROIA Restaurant & Cafe…located on College St. next door to the Shubert (former Hot Tom…

Roia to open in Hot Tomato’s Spot New Haven - February 25, 2013

With a new awning and signage, it appears that the doors may soon be opening at Roia – in the spot that Hot Tomato’s formerly occupied next to T…

Brazi’s Italian Restaurant + “Curse of the Starving Class” - February 23, 2013

We stopped for a bite at Brazi’s on our way to opening night of Curse of the Starving Glass,… a work by the Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winn

Home Restaurant, Branford - January 28, 2013

I can’t believe how much food I sampled recently at the new Home restaurant in Branford (in the space formerly occupied by Foe: An America…

Lenny & Joe’s + January Joiner at Long Wharf - January 19, 2013

Lenny & Joes’s slipped into the space formerly occupied by Leon’s (and Rusty Scupper before that) on the water in New Haven ar…

Boat House Cafe Opens on Front Street - December 22, 2012

The Boat House Cafe (formerly Jenelle’s) is officially open,  Monday – Friday 8am -2pm and Friday & Saturday 8am -3pm! It is…

Jeffrey’s Restaurant, Milford - December 20, 2012

Although lots of people love dining at Jeffrey’s, I’m not one of them. The service is good, the food not bad — it’s just tha…

Sloppy Jose’s Mexican Restaurant - December 18, 2012

Since my friend Claire had a gift coupon for Sloppy Jose’s a Mexican restaurant in Milford, we met there for dinner. While perusing the menu, w…

Yolande’s Bistro & Creperie, New Haven - December 16, 2012

Early this fall, Bite of the Best special correspondent Robbin Seipold… wrote about the opening of Yolanda’s Bistro in the space formerly occ

Claire’s Moroccan Sweet Potatoes - November 20, 2012

Just in time for your holiday meal, this Moroccan recipe for sweet potatoes comes from Claire Criscuolo of Claire’s Corner Copia, a national…

New Haven November Restaurant Week - November 9, 2012

New Haven Restaurant Week runs from Sunday, November 11 to Friday, November 16, featuring a variety of restaurants offering… prix-fixe menus f

Waterhouse Oyster Bar and Bistro - October 26, 2012

They did it again; this time the Franco-Camachos opened their newest hot spot — Waterhouse Oyster Bar and Bistro — on Main Street in Branfor…

The Stone Hearth to open in Westville, CT - October 9, 2012

The owners of Delaney’s, the popular Westville spot known for their specialty beer selection, will be opening Stone Hearth … this fall  ab

Morsel’s Opened in Lobby of the OMNI Hotel at Yale - October 7, 2012

I’ve always enjoyed hanging out in hotel lobbies and doing a bit of people wa…tching.  And now, I can do that with a drink in hand! Morsel&#

Yolande’s Bistro & Creperie to Open This Month, New Haven - October 2, 2012

I was invited to a special sneak peek tasting of Yolande’s Bistro & Creperie, the new French bistro that will open on Orange St., in the spo…