W. Mass retailer makes book on York Street

He called his store “Grey Matter Books” in recognition of the part of human physiology most impacted by books (which Burton called “the second-best form of information-transfer the world has ever devised”).   “I am excited to expand my business into New Haven,” Burton said. “I love being surrounded by so much art, culture and […]

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Students can enjoy discounts and more during College Night on Broadway

College students from across the state will converge on Broadway in New Haven on Thursday, April 4 to celebrate College Night.   During the event, students can take advantage of exclusive one-night-only shopping discounts of up to 30% off from participating retailers.   Parking for The Shops at Yale is available at four surface lots […]

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Bookstore opening celebrated in downtown New Haven today

Grey Matter Books is opening at 264 York St. at The Shops at Yale in downtown.   This is the second location for Grey Matter Books. Owner and operator Sam Burton opened his first location in 2009 in Hadley, Mass. after launching his business online years earlier, according to a release.   “We are delighted […]

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College Night on Broadway

(WTNH) – College students work hard and deserve a break! Connecticut college and university students can catch a free event in downtown New Haven happening on April 4th.   College night on Broadway kicks off at Broadway Island at 56 Broadway from 4:00pm to 9:00pm.   Students must bring their valid student I.D. with them […]

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Freebie Friday: Deals & freebies coming in April

(WTNH) – It’s the last weekend of March and as we get ready to kick off a new month, there are new deal days and freebies to look forward to! On April 4th, a free event for college students at The Shops at Yale from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. There will be free food, discounted shopping, music and […]

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Pokémoto Comes to Chapel West

On Tuesday the owners Thomas Nguyen and Gladys Longwa were joined by Yale University and city officials for a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Pokémoto’s new 1145 Chapel St. location.   “It’s been very difficult to keep up with all the traffic,” he said. “And there were lots of students who didn’t want to come all the […]

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Pokémoto celebrates ribbon cutting ceremony

Mayor Toni Harp cut the ceremonial ribbon at Hawaiian poke restaurant Pokémoto on Tuesday afternoon at a celebration hosted by Yale University Properties. The restaurant celebrated the opening of its second location in New Haven at 1145 Chapel St. at the Shops at Yale.   The Shops at Yale feature major brand-name stores, including L.L. […]

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Pokémoto Doubles Down on New Haven

Hawaiian poké purveyor Pokémoto has opened a second Elm City location, at 1143 Chapel St.   “It’s been busy,” explained Pokémoto proprietor Thomas Nguyen. That success led him to open on Chapel Street this October, exactly a year and a day after the first store debuted.   “Demand for Pokémoto’s specialty dishes calls for another […]

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What The Fuss Is All About

The story of how Fussy Coffee at Science Park came to be named is a joke between David Negreiro and his brother-in-law and business partner Joe Ballaro. On one level, it’s a tongue-in-cheek riff on how pretentious some coffee shops can be. On another level, it’s about the two men’s love of a good coffee after a […]

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