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New Haven Register: Habesha opens on Whitney Avenue, bringing a second Ethiopian restaurant to downtown New Haven

Habesha opens on Whitney Avenue, bringing a second Ethiopian restaurant to downtown New Haven   By Mark Zaretsky, Staff Writer, Oct. 24, 2024   NEW HAVEN —  Solomon Fiseha and Tigist Desalegn have owned and run restaurants serving the colorful and piquant flavors of their native Ethiopia in their home country, in Dubai and elsewhere […]

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NBC-CT: 2nd STREET second-hand clothing shop to open in New Haven

2nd STREET second-hand clothing shop to open in New Haven   Published October 10, 2024 • Updated on October 10, 2024 at 1:47 pm   2nd STREET, a second-hand clothing shop, is opening at The Shops at Yale in New Haven.   The company was founded in Japan in 1996 and the first U.S. store […]

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HABESHA ETHIOPIAN RESTAURANT & BAR IS NOW OPEN

Sep
3
Tue
Yale Campus Tours – Daily at 1 PM @ Yale Visitor Center
Sep 3 @ 1:00 pm – Nov 26 @ 2:00 pm

The Mead Visitor Center invites you to take a guided tour led by Yale College undergraduate students. Our student-led tours last approximately one hour and will depart rain or shine.

Tours listed here are open to all visitors, but high school students and other prospective undergraduates may prefer a tour hosted by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. Visit admissions.yale.edu/tours for times and details.

Registration is required.

 

 

 

Nov
29
Fri
Free 2-Hour Parking with Purchase @ The Shops at Yale
Nov 29 @ 9:00 am – Dec 24 @ 6:46 pm

FREE 2-HOUR PARKING, NOV 29 – DEC 24

Free 2-hour parking with a same-day purchase of $50 or more from any retailer or restaurant at The Shops at Yale from November 29 to December 24. Participating locations include the following surface lots; 56 Broadway and 255 Crown Street. Simply show your paper or digital receipt to the parking lot attendant in the booth when exiting the lot.

 

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Free Hot Cocoa with Purchase @ The Shops at Yale
Nov 29 @ 9:00 am – Dec 24 @ 6:00 pm

FREE GOURMET HOT COCOA WITH PURCHASE, NOV 29 – DEC 24

Present a same-day paper or digital receipt for $50 or more from participating retailers (see retailer list and rules & regulations below) at The Shops at Yale from November 29 to December 24 and receive one free gourmet hot cocoa from Claire’s Corner Copia, 1000 Chapel Street or Common Grounds, 276 York Street. See our official rules & regulations.

 

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Nov
30
Sat
Strolling Yuletide Carolers @ The Shops at Yale
Nov 30 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm

STROLLING CONNECTICUT YULETIDE CAROLERS 

Festive carolers will be performing in the Broadway and Chapel Historic Districts wearing traditional garb. Great photo opportunities!
Chapel Street Historic District on Saturdays, November 30, December 7, 14 & 21, 12:00-3:00pm
Broadway Shopping District on Sundays, December 1, 8, 15 & 22, 12:00-3:00pm

 

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Ice Carving Demonstrations on Chapel Street @ The Shops at Yale
Nov 30 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

CHAPEL STREET ICE CARVING DEMONSTRATIONS

A professional ice carver will be transforming two 300-pound blocks of ice into holiday-themed works of art in the Chapel Street Historic District with complimentary kettle popcorn from The Kettle King on the following days.

–Saturdays, November 30, December 14 & 21, 1:00-3:00pm – in front of Üni-Home Life, 1046 Chapel Street

• Elm City Elf – 11/30

• Reindeer – 12/14

• Holiday Bear – 12/21

 

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Storytelling with Santa & Mrs. Claus @ B Natural Kitchen
Nov 30 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

STORYTELLING & SELFIES WITH SANTA & MRS. CLAUS

Join Santa and Mrs. Claus at The Shops at Yale, where they will read stories to children and take photos with families from 1:00-3:00pm. Free and open to the public with complimentary snacks!

–Saturdays, November 30 & December 7, 1:00-3:00pm – B Natural Kitchen, 260 College Street

–Saturdays, December 14 & 21, 1:00-3:00pm – Barnes & Noble/The Yale Bookstore, 77 Broadway (lower level)

Dec
1
Sun
Strolling Yuletide Carolers @ The Shops at Yale
Dec 1 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm

STROLLING CONNECTICUT YULETIDE CAROLERS 

Festive carolers will be performing in the Broadway and Chapel Historic Districts wearing traditional garb. Great photo opportunities!
Chapel Street Historic District on Saturdays, November 30, December 7, 14 & 21, 12:00-3:00pm
Broadway Shopping District on Sundays, December 1, 8, 15 & 22, 12:00-3:00pm

 

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Festive Outdoor Horns @ Uni Life
Dec 1 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

ANDY WOLF HOLIDAY TUBULATION SERIES

Enjoy the festive sounds of horn and tuba duos in front of Üni-Home Life, 1046 Chapel Street.

Sundays, 1:00-3:00pm, December 1, 8, 15 & 22

 

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