Editor’s note: Chris Bartlett contributed to this column Fall is here and many are planning getaways. Some of us choose to bypass summer vacations awaiting autumn, when traffic on roads is not bumper-to-bumper, hotel rates have fallen, and the scenery is picturesque, especially in New England where the brilliance of leaves changing colors takes center stage. New Haven, Conn.
, where I have lived for 40 years, is the gateway to New England and is more than worthy of a stopover on the way to other New England states, or better yet, make the Elm City your destination for a getaway. There’s so much to do and see, however, sometimes, we think the grass is greener (or should I say, the foliage is more vibrant) elsewhere. I realized that is not true while driving locally last week, noticing the beauty of fall emerging here.
Despite its important blend of history, culture, art, nature, events and festivals, in addition to the diverse cuisine; quite often, New Haven is only recognized for its pizza. As a matter of fact, on May 22, New Haven became the official Pizza Capital of the United States ( bit.ly/3ZNngXA ).
Pizza is only one facet of the city’s food culture. We’ll get into the food scene, and some of my favorite eateries and food establishments, in a bit. Not to be missed In the meantime, here are several one-of-a-kind and fantastic New Haven places not to be missed when visiting our very walkable city: • Clearly, Yale University has a huge presence in the city.
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