30 Things You Need to Know About New Haven Before You Move There

1. New Haven Is The Ivy League–Of Good Times   Source: Flickr user: amelungc One of the top schools in the nation, Yale University attracts some brilliant people to New Haven, making the city an academic hub. But don’t let the neo-gothic architecture, the ivy on the buildings, and the smarty pants people fool you […]

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New Life Comes to New Haven (The Wall Street Journal)

NEW HAVEN, Conn.—This long-struggling city is finally beginning to see signs of progress from years of economic development efforts by city officials, real-estate developers and Yale University. Enlarge Image   A rendering of the exterior of the former Winchester gun factory. Dimella Shaffer In the latest step, a venture of Forest City Enterprises FCEA -1.16% […]

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Silk Road Comes to Audubon Street

Shen Dawei gave a brush-and-ink monumental traditional Chinese landscape painting to the city of New Haven and Mayor Toni Harp. One day soon he may try his expert hand at our own scenery, and introduce East Rock and West Rock to art lovers in China. That possibility emerged at the opening of the Silk Road Art […]

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Word of Mouth: Maison Mathis, New Haven (Connecticut Magazine)

“In bread we trust” goes the motto at Maison Mathis, New Haven’s – and Yale University’s – much touted foray into Belgian cuisine-on-the-go. Boy, do they ever. Your average carboholic’s brain (along with other internal organs) is likely to explode on contact with this menu. Brioches, baguettes, crispy rolls, focaccia, ciabatta, raisin bread, thick country […]

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New Haven, Connecticut: A City for Every Palate (Go Nomad)

New Haven, Connecticut: A City for Every Palate (Go Nomad)

New Haven, Connecticut: A City for Every Palate By Esha Samajpati New Haven may be known for the ivy-league college it houses, but it is far from being your quintessential college town. It is a big city, a little rough around the edges, but manages to be artsy and inspired at the same time.Known as America’s […]

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