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Welcome to Downtown New Haven, where awe-inspiring innovation meets the nation’s best pizza. Here, connections are made possible, from art and education to cutting-edge research and world-class healthcare. Here, our hamburgers go sans ketchup and bookstores and boutiques abound. Throughout the Elm City, thought is nurtured, imagination is realized, and industries are born. Located between Boston and New York, New Haven is the smart spot.  There’s a lot to learn, taste, see, and do here. Click around and see what you’ve been missing, us.

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Founded in 1638, New Haven, Connecticut is rich in history of innovation and artistry.

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The Scoop on Summer: 5 Ice Cream Spots to Cool Off in Downtown New Haven

When the temps climb in the Elm City, there’s one simple rule: cool off with something sweet. We’ve got scoops, and downtown is scooping up serious summer vibes with frozen treats that hit every craving – think small-batch classics, vegan delights, and a little liquid nitrogen drama for good measure. Whether you’re taking a break […]

Celebrating 100 Years of Frank Pepe’s: A Centennial Slice of History

One hundred years of ah-BEETZ and counting.  That’s how long Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana has been serving up sizzling coal-fired pies from the heart of Wooster Square – cementing its place as a New Haven icon and national treasure. To mark the milestone, the city is pulling out all the stops. A yearlong lineup of […]

Along the New Haven ah-BEETZ Crawl: A New Pizza Pilgrimage is Born

One bite, and you’ll never look at pizza the same way again. There’s pizza, and then there’s New Haven apizza (pronounced “ah-BEETZ”). Whether you’re an apizza acolyte or simply someone who respects the perfect combination of crip, char, and chew, then the New Haven Pizza Trail is calling you.  Here in New Haven, we take […]