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