Welcome to New Haven, Connecticut.
Birthplace of the Frisbee, the lollipop, and the hamburger sandwich.
Where gallery art spills into the streets, brunch lingers into happy hour, and park days lead to curtain calls.
Where storefronts surprise, flavor rewrites tradition, and a single slice says it all.
We’ve been on the grid since 1638 and charring pizza since 1925.
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Still hungry? Same. 😏 Part 3 of our New Haven Restaurant Week(s) lineup has arrived, and the flavor tour is officially in full swing.
Swipe ➡️ to meet more of the incredible restaurants participating this year and start mapping out your next reservation.
Here’s who’s bringing the flavor in Part 3:
🍽️ @gioianhv – Italian elegance with a modern spark. Handmade pastas, seasonal ingredients, and beautifully crafted plates that turn every meal into a “joyous” celebration.
🍽️ @geronimotequilabar – Southwestern spice, margaritas that pack a punch, and guac worth writing home about.
🍽️ @bldg_newhaven – Sleek, modern, and made for foodies. Elevated American dishes and craft cocktails served in style right in the heart of downtown.
🍽️ @harvestnewhaven – Fresh, farm-inspired plates and a dreamy patio setting perfect for sipping wine and soaking up the city’s charm.
🍽️ @80ProofKitchen – Where good vibes and bold bites meet. Craft cocktails, comfort food, and late-night energy done right.
🍽️ @ilgabbianonewhaven – Italian seafood done right. Think handmade pasta, coastal flavors, and a touch of Mediterranean sunshine.
🍽️ @pacificonewhaven – Latin flair with a twist. Cuban, Peruvian, and Spanish influences meet inventive cocktails and vibrant energy.
👉 Swipe through, save your top picks & keep the foodie tour going during #NewHavenRestaurantWeek 🍽️
Hungry for more? 🤤 Part 2 of our New Haven Restaurant Week(s) lineup is here, & trust us, the flavor tour just leveled up.
Swipe ➡️ to meet more of this season’s incredible participating restaurants & start planning your next reservation.
Here’s who’s bringing the heat (and the eats):
🍽️ @atelierflorian – Coastal vibes meet Belgian flair. Expect oysters, seafood towers, and cocktails that pair perfectly with beach-day dreams.
🍽️ @camachogarage – Mexican street food, reimagined. Tacos, tequila, and tunes — this spot brings pure fun to every bite.
🍽️ @chacranewhaven – A Peruvian-inspired gem with bright flavors, bold ceviches, and, of course, signature pisco cocktails. Salud!
🍽️ @encorebygoodfellasct – The next act of a New Haven classic — Italian fine dining with serious sophistication (and a little drama).
🍽️ @oleanewhaven – Refined Spanish-Mediterranean dining with bold flavors and artfully plated perfection. A must for date night.
🍽️ @southbaynewhaven – Coastal chic and flavor-forward. From crudo to cocktails, this seafood spot brings the ocean straight to New Haven.
🍽️ @trescalinirestaurant – Timeless Italian comfort in the heart of Wooster Square — family recipes, rich sauces, and warm hospitality.
🍽️ @zincnewhaven – A downtown icon blending global inspiration with local ingredients. Expect inventive dishes and a true taste of New Haven creativity.
👉 Swipe through, bookmark your must-try spots & don’t forget to tag us in your #NewHavenRestaurantWeek foodie adventures!
#NHV #SupportLocal #NHVEats
It’s that time again, food lovers, New Haven Restaurant Week 🍽️ is back! This year’s lineup is stacked with flavor, flair & plenty of fan favorites.
Swipe ➡️ to see which local hotspots are serving up special menus you don’t want to miss.
Here’s Part 1 of who’s on deck:
🍽️ @barcelonawinebar – Tapas, sangria, and Spanish-style dining that turns any meal into a celebration.
🍽️ @caffebravonewhaven – Classic Italian done with elegance. Think house-made pasta, cozy ambiance, and the aroma of perfection.
🍽️ @casanovanewhaven – Old-world charm meets modern romance, this Italian gem knows how to make every dish feel like amore.
🍽️ @heirloomnewhaven – Farm-to-table dining at its finest, located inside The Study at Yale. Seasonal, local, and seriously delicious.
🍽️ @johndavenports – Elevated dining and views. Enjoy classic American fare while overlooking the New Haven skyline.
🍽️ @villaluluct – Chic, coastal-inspired Italian with a contemporary twist. Every plate is as pretty as it is tasty.
🍽️ @lorcionewhaven – Upscale yet intimate, this hidden gem in a historic townhouse serves impeccable Italian with a modern edge.
🍽️ @meltingpot_newhaven – Fondue dreams come true. Cheese, chocolate, and everything deliciously dippable.
👉 Swipe through to plan your foodie itinerary, and stay tuned for Part 2 because the flavor tour’s just getting started.
#NewHavenRestaurantWeek #SupportLocal #NHVEats
Look what rolled onto Temple Street. The Oscar Mayer @wienermobile has officially made a pit stop in New Haven.
DYK:
🌭The Wienermobile is 27 feet long & has been cruising the country since 1936
🌭 Drivers are called Hotdoggers & go through a special training program
🌭 There are only a handful of Wienermobiles on the road at any time
It’s not every day you see a giant hot dog parked in downtown New Haven. If you spotted it, you know it’s impossible not to smile…and then go get yourself a hot dog.
Here are a few 🌭 places we recommend:
@eatjordans
📍970 State Street, New Haven, CT.
@ohkdognewhaven
📍208 College St, New Haven, CT.
Hummel Bros. Deli
📍180 Sargent Dr, New Haven, CT.
#KeepItOscar
Dinner with a side of design history.🏛️
BLDG, the restaurant inside Hotel Marcel, serves up craft cocktails and seasonal dishes in one of the most architecturally fascinating buildings in New Haven. Turns out, bold flavors pair well with bold design, making it just as memorable for the setting as it is for what’s on the plate.
What makes this spot special:
👉 The building was designed by modernist architect Marcel Breuer, a Bauhaus pioneer known for his bold concrete forms.
👉 It’s a striking example of Brutalist architecture, originally built in 1970.
👉 Today, Hotel Marcel operates as one of the first net-zero energy hotels in the U.S.
👉 The entire property runs on electric power and solar energy, making it a national leader in sustainable hospitality.
Great cocktails, thoughtful food, and a building with serious architectural credentials. Not a bad place to spend an evening in the Elm City. Have you tried it yet?
📍@bldg_newhaven at @hotel_marcel_newhaven
500 Sargent Dr, New Haven, CT
March events in New Haven have entered the chat.🗣️
🗓️ Restaurant Week
🗓️ St. Paddy’s Day Parade
🗓️ NHV’s biggest thrift market
🗓️ Live music, trivia & reverse happy hours
Stop scrolling. Start planning.
On view at the Yale Schwarzman Center: “Shining Light on Truth: Black Lives at Yale & in New Haven.”
This powerful exhibit explores the stories, contributions, and lived experiences of Black students, faculty, and community members whose impact has shaped both Yale and the city of New Haven. Through archival materials, art, and storytelling, it brings history into the present and invites deeper reflection on the people and moments that often go untold.
Whether you’re a history lover, a lifelong local, or visiting campus for the first time, this is an opportunity to engage with the layers of New Haven’s story in a meaningful way.
Exhibit is coming to a close March 8th.
@yale_schwarzman
📍168 Grove Street, New Haven, CT
Tomorrow we`re taking the Lunar New Year celebration into the streets with Yale-China’s Lunarfest Parade.
All the info you need is here👇
➡️ Where: Whitney-Audubon District
➡️ When: Saturday, February 21st at 10am
➡️ Who: Family-friendly!
➡️ What: Traditional lion dances, cultural workshops, wushu performances, Dragon Market, zodiac scavenger hunt
For more info on celebrating Lunarfest in New Haven head to the link in bio.
