Review: K2 Chinese & Japanese Cuisine

K2

I have to imagine the thought process behind opening K2 at its current location went something like this: “I want to open up a bahn mi/dim sum/sushi/Chinese/Japanese restaurant, but I want it to look exactly like Kudeta. If only there was a place for me.” “You’re in luck, K2 Owner! We have exactly the place! And … Read more

New Haven’s Best Late Night Eats

Mamoun's Falafel Restaurant

The clock reads 2 am, which doesn’t surprise you cause the bartender just spent the last 15 minutes slowly herding you and your friends like cattle out onto the streets. Your head is swimming with beer and vodka. And maybe there was some tequila in there… ? Even though it’s only 40 degrees out, you’re wearing … Read more

Something Wicked This Way Comes

Winter in New Haven

Disclaimer: I am not, nor have I ever been or strive to be a Meteorologist. However, my first name is Gil…so I’ve got that going for me…which is nice. These are more the ravings of a madman which, as always, should be used for entertainment purposes and not for any kind of actual, factual forecast. … Read more

Elm City On The Cheap — Cold Weather Edition

Yale Art Gallery

As New Haven goes through a sort of revitalization, with apartment buildings sprouting up like wildflowers and even enormous furniture stores/ropes courses/water shows making appearances, the truth is, New Haven can be a pretty expensive place to entertain yourself. Whether you want a slice of apizza or a gourmet grilled cheese or a fancy cocktail, New … Read more

New Haven Gets a Barcade: But What Is it?

Barcade

Attention video game enthusiasts! How does leaving your mother’s basement sound? Does it make you feel… cautiously optimistic? That’s right! Coming soon to downtown New Haven’s 9th Square District is a bona fide relic of days past that will lure you with the promise of sore thumbs and high scores. However, this magical place will … Read more

The Great New Haven Apartment Boom

College and Crown

Psst. Hey, buddy. You need an apartment? How about something downtown? Perhaps something “luxurious”? Great. Cause we have thousands of ’em. Or rather, we’re about to. Welcome to The Great New Haven Apartment Boom! Oh, I’m sorry, were you looking for something affordable that isn’t a neighborhood that looks like where Eminem grew up in … Read more

Life and Near Death in the Bike Lane

Bike 2 Work

If you’ve ever wanted to feel alive, then strap in and get down with everyone’s favorite death-defying activity in New Haven: riding bicycles. You haven’t truly lived until you’ve had a car slam on its breaks mere inches before slamming into you because, for whatever reason, New Haven drivers think of red lights as suggestions. … Read more

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