Whether you’re thinking about splitting poutine with friends or planning to order Red Oil Dumplings for the third time that week, Mecha will deliver. Sometimes, after a long week, good food at half price is reason enough.

There are days in the Have when I feel a deep, unfillable hole in my heart. And I can only fill this void with salsa dripping down my hands, chowing down a spicy, juicy, carne-asada-filled taco can fill.

It's 12:50pm on a Tuesday and I have approximately 10 minutes to get lunch and walk from SSS to WLH. Most Yale students in my position would prowl the Bow Wow or the Elm in search of a quick, filling, alternative to the lengthy process of the dining hall. I, however, find myself at the counter in Grace Hopper college where my brown paper bag “Smart Meal” is already waiting for me. I greet the Yale dining hall worker, they hand me my bag, and I’m on my way – the pleasant inter

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The beauty of the bagel lies in its simplicity. The standard order has two crucial components: bread and cream cheese spread. Either can make or break the bagel experience.

At the end of the day, the dining halls may have an early bedtime, but you surely don’t. Whether you’re looking for an adventurous treat or a simple staple, New Haven has no shortage of spots to satisfy the late-night longings.

If I had the power I would crown John Fullington the Connecticut king of soup. I am totally unqualified to do so, as my soup experience at Yale and in New Haven has been limited to the dining halls, Atticus, and Mecha soup, but here I am to confidently tell you that Fullington makes some of the best soup in Connecticut.

Pastry Chef (can I call myself this?) Tarek Al Husseini Reviews East Rock Breads Walking into East Rock Breads, I was immediately hit with a mixture of comforting scents: the aromatics of coffee, freshly baked sourdough, and a faint hint of cardamom from a stunning display of baked goods. It is the pinnacle of a small local business; neighbors banter with each other and the staff as they fill the store. A Saturday morning bakery visit is a weekly tradition for East Rock local

Personally, I think rectangular Detroit-style pizza is Goated. To those dummies who want to talk about “authenticity” or bring up stupid things like circles and triangles, I raise you the Roman pizza (look it up, it’s square). I speak on behalf of all pizza connoisseurs when I say that I’ve taken great pleasure in observing the recent rise in Detroit-style’s popularity across the country these last few years. Every state is waking up and realizing that the burnt, crispy chees

All in all, I’m dying to go back already, especially with the daily changing menu. Fair Haven Oyster Co lived up to my expectations and saved my Valentine’s Day. Might be my new favorite New Haven Restaurant??

Big things have been happening in the Elm. Fruity, fresh, and fantastic things.

The menu’s strength lies in its variety. Maison serves up breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner, with most items falling in the brunch category.

Maia: WEEE’REEEE BACKKKKK. Yup. Nina and I have ventured into Fair Haven for a delightful little brunch date. She just told me she got approved to be a Beli creator, so our new mission was to see if this place would make Nina’s new schmancy list. And strap in. It was worth the trip. Nina: Shameless self-plug everyone subscribe…. @ninabo on Beli Maia: Ok, Ok. Let’s get going Nina: We walked in and immediately I knew me and Farm Belly were going to be good pals. The interior

I hope you understand, Dear Reader, that Shah’s Halal is the people’s late-night option. If they have no fans, consider me dead.

Regardless, make a choice and stick with it, and make sure you’re in good company.

Next time you get to a restaurant or shop you see yourself returning to, in New Haven or anywhere in the country, put your phone number in, and you’ll thank me later.

Atticus: This is your learned middle-aged female professor. She’s reliable and easy to talk to. You feel like Professor Atticus is always in your corner (High Street and Chapel), but you wouldn’t expect her to go the extra mile. Her decent cold brew and sweet matcha get you through, but her cheugy humor and crowded office make it a bit difficult to sustain conversation. She’ll always vote blue, but believes young liberals are taking the cancel culture too far. Willoughby's C

A few weeks into the school year, I opened Beli and saw a sight I never expected to see. Jonathan Edwards Dining Hall, ranked on my feed, and boldly categorized as “Food Court.” Food Court? I thought - how disgraceful. Granted, I’d never thought of a dining hall as something you could or should actually review, but as a JE lover, I decided that at the very least it could be considered a restaurant. With rotating menus, dedicated chefs, and each carrying their own ambience a

Naturally, my plans for the following Friday had been cemented. I needed to attend the festivities. All week, I not so patiently waited for the day. Dinner time rolled around, and I was off. I filled my red and white checkered paper tray with ALLLL of the pickles imaginable.

It’s 12:01 am. You just got kicked out of Sterling Library and are on your treacherous walk home after a long day of grinding. Your stomach rumbles because you only took a few bites of the dry pork chop and mashed potato at dinner five hours ago. You decide it’s time for meal number four. Where do you go? Gheav is open, but do you really want to traverse those aisles on a weekday? You are probably sick of bacon-egg-and-cheeses and green grapes anyway. Nice Day Chinese is ope

You can mark Wall Street as your destination for a quiet working scene, but York Street ultimately has more to offer: better coffee, better conversations.

It was the last Friday night before Fall break and, while the dining halls can be great, the six of us needed something extra to help us get through the final stretch of midterms. Instead, we decided to head over to Miso, a Japanese restaurant about a ten-minute walk from campus. The restaurant is known for its fresh sushi at student-friendly prices — with classic rolls ranging from $8 to $10 and specialty rolls topping out in the mid-teens — making it one of the more reliabl

I’ve realized it’s not really the yogurt I’m obsessed with. It’s the reliability. Yogurt doesn’t try too hard; it’s simple, steady, and unpretentious.

Table Talk is back… once again Maia and I attacked the culinary scene of New Haven. Today’s feature: ROLi, a four-month-old Euro-Hungarian restaurant in Wooster Square.

Finding a go-to spot for dumplings in New Haven was an essential task for me. Back home, my family and I would order dumplings every Friday dinner, and I was determined to continue this tradition in New Haven. But with many places serving dumplings, I was unsure which to try. I’ve eaten an obscene number of dumplings in the past couple weeks.. And now, after my endless work, I can share where you can find the best dumplings around. I tried dumplings at nine restaurants, an

For me, parents weekend is also an opportunity to get off campus – I’m always excited to explore a new restaurant or cafe, and parent’s weekend is the perfect excuse to do so.

As I walked up Orange Street, a large crowd of onlookers came into view. The usually mildly packed cafe that I have come to know and love, The Loop by Hachiroku, was overflowing with fascinated customers standing on their tippy toes, trying to get a glimpse of the spectacle that was a 206 pound fish. The Loop hosted their first End of Summer Festival this past Sunday, September 28th, where, along with their usual menu, they served yakisoba and okonomiyaki, specialty cocktails

Whether you have an upcoming birthday or you are a year-round cake lover, finding a quality cake in New Haven can be tricky. While Common Grounds may have some options in their display… I am a little skeptical. Lucky for you, my late night (and mid-day) cravings have led to regular visits to bakeries, and I am now confident in my understanding of the nearby cake scene. In my analysis, I do consider cupcakes on par to a slice of cake, and will refrain from allowing prices t

The menu was immediately enticing. Whipped ricotta! Roasted eggplant! Burrata salad! Beef carpaccio! I mean… C’mon now!

For as long as I can remember I have loved birthdays. I’m not just referring to my own birthday–I love to attend and plan celebrations for friends and family, reveling in the joy of commemorating yet another year with someone special.

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