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.
Keep scrolling for fun facts, what’s happening, what’s new, and what’s around the corner in the Elm City.
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Wine shopping just got a major upgrade. If you’ve ever chosen a bottle of wine because the label looked fancy or had Snoop Dog’s face on it, this post is for you. ⬇️
Sometimes shopping for wine can feel intimidating, especially if you’re new to it. We recently visited The Wine Thief in New Haven and can confidently say this is the go-to spot.
➡️ Our favorite part: No fancy wine jargon required.
The Wine Thief stands out for their approachable, no-pressure atmosphere. Their laid-back, welcoming vibe makes finding the perfect bottle effortless and dare we say, even *enjoyable*?
Also, they don’t just sell wine: think top-notch beer, canned cocktails, sake, liquor, bar accessories, aaaaand you can shop it all online. 😱
Local legends like The Wine Thief are what make New Haven such a standout city and shopping local means supporting the people who make New Haven feel like New Haven.
@wine_thief
📍181 Crown St, New Haven, CT.
Tired of cherry blossom content? We didn’t think so.
Get all the beautiful blossoms this Sunday, April 19th at the 52nd Annual Wooster Square Cherry Blossom Festival.
🌸 Wooster Square Park
570 Chapel St, New Haven, Connecticut
🌸 Sunday, April 19, 2026, 12:00 PM – 4:30 PM
🌸 Live music, food trucks, and a kids’ zone.
🌸 The event is family-friendly and pet-friendly.
It’s #NationalBeerDay and New Haven has plenty on tap.
From crisp lagers to hoppy IPAs, these local spots are pouring some of the best in the Elm City:
🍺 @eastrockbeer
🍺 @armadabrewing
🍺 @barcade
🍺 @ordinarynewhaven
🍺 @thetrinitybar
Grab a pint, try something new, and raise a glass to the local spots that keep New Haven’s beer scene flowing. Cheers.🍻
Where do you belly up for a pint?
New Haven blossoms in April 🌸
From Edgewood Park to Wooster Square, Easter egg hunts to yoga with dinosaurs, April in New Haven has something for everything. 🗓️
See the full events calendar at the link in bio.
In April, we wear pink. 🌸
The 52nd Annual Cherry Blossom Festival returns to Wooster Square Park in New Haven on Sunday, April 19, and will feature live music, food, activities for all ages, and lots of moments made for the Gram.
Read all about it at the link in bio and TAG us in your best Cherry Blossom photos, it`s our favorite season for a reason. 😍
With so many great options to choose from during New Haven Restaurant Week, the decision can be daunting. So let us do the hard work, you just do the dining.
Get the full list at the link in bio.
#newhavenrestaurantweek
Let us know where you land👇
The coworker chat is blowing up.
New Haven Restaurant Week(s) is going on Now-28th and suddenly no one’s eating lunch at their desks.
Who’s picking the spot... and why is it always Marcus? 👀
👉Send this to your group chat to lock in your lunch crew
👉Start browsing & book your table at the link in bio
#NewHavenRestaurantWeek
On St. Patrick’s Day, everyone wants to wear green. In New Haven, we’ve been committed to the look for centuries.🍀
From the historic Green downtown to the tree-lined streets that earned us the nickname The Elm City, this is a place that stays festive year-round. No costume required.
So yeah, while everyone else is scrambling for green attire, we`re just out here being our authentic selves.
Swipe ➡️ for a little Irish-inspired perspective on one of the city’s most iconic spaces.
