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

The Addams Family at the Shubert - January 31, 2013

The 2013/2014 National Tour of the new musical THE ADDAMS FAMILY, based on the bizarre and beloved family of characters created by legendary ca…

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

Bistro Latino Opens in Greenwich, CT - December 13, 2012

Chef Rafael Palomino just opened Bistro Latino, a new restaurant in Greenwich, CT. It is a contemporary restaurant, bar and event space, frame…

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

Libby’s Italian Pastries, New Haven now Offering Online Ordering! - November 8, 2012

Almost as well known as Sally’s & Pepe’s Apizza on Wooster Street, the family owned and operated  Libby’s Italian Pastry Shop also…

Long Wharf Announces Flexible Ticket Plan - November 6, 2012

Long Wharf Theatre announces a new Passport program in an effort to continue to provide affordable and flexible ticket options. By paying $25 a…