A blog about New Haven
In 2020, I was sharing with you four perfect spots to go kayaking in New Haven to be socially distant from people. But 4000+ of you read it, bought a kayak, and now I cannot get drunk on my kayak without seeing my neighbours, or that clingy friend I told I was busy and now … Read more
Three years ago, I released an article called “My Favorite Dishes in New Haven,” which were, in fact, basically just my opinion on what I like to eat. Which is great, obviously, and correct. But it’s just like, my opinion, man. via GIPHY So in order to track down the Actually Best Dishes in New … Read more
As the quarantine almost enter its fifth month, I felt really down and cabin fever was starting to get to me. So I decided to dust off my inflatable kayak and headed off to East Rock park. After my afternoon in the sun, paddling on the glistening water among cranes, turtles, and the occasional fisher-persons, … Read more
A bold choice for a title, I know. But I have done exhaustive research. And by that, I mean I asked Facebook what everybody’s favorite New Haven ice creams were, and only one person made a disgusting comment about a family member. Which by internet standards, is actually pretty good. “But Josh, how can we … Read more
On the mean streets of the Elm City, only the strong survive. For every Cask Republic is a Hop Knot. For every Christopher Martin’s, a Carmen Anthony’s. (Yet despite all odds, Canditopia remains open?!) Today, we celebrate the bars, restaurants, and stores which have stood the test of time and endured the many, many unfulfilled … Read more
The time has once again come, my friends, to hand out the prestigious Rockies Awards, aka the Best (and Worst!) Things in New Haven. Whether it’s the news stories which captivated our collective imagination, or brilliant new restaurants, or something totally made-up because I felt like writing a joke about it, these are the awards … Read more
Listen, Readers. I would never, ever urge you to leave New Haven. There’s nothing for you out there. Everything you need in this world… is right here. Unless you count reasonably-priced grocery stories, a decent hardware store, or anywhere to dance to EDM. But let’s say you wanted to explore beyond New Haven, for some … Read more
Two years ago, I published a list of Greater New Haven’s Best Beaches. And to this day, people continue to visit this page in order to figure out where to worship the sun near New Haven. But a lot can change in two years. For instance, how has the Trump Presidency affected the tides at … Read more
Writer Monica Amore has lived in New Haven for 6 years, went to Quinnipiac and far prefers pools to the ocean for some reason (that is not true). Also, she is a big fan of Dad Bod (that is true). The very first kiss I had in New Haven was in the old Rudy’s. The … Read more
Living in a city is expensive, and New Haven is no different. Sure, it is, by far, Connecticut’s coolest city (take that, New London!), but with that coolness comes a cost. The rents are high, and vacancy is extremely low. There isn’t much you can do about rent, but that doesn’t mean you can’t save … Read more
