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Monday, April 12, 2010

The warmer it gets...

....The more you'll venture out, right? So, familiarize yourselves with these mostly inexpensive, hidden gems in and around New Haven.

FOOD, ETC...

Jenelle's (serving breakfast, lunch, delivery & catering) is on 307 Front Street, New Haven; located right on the Fair Haven Marina. Tasty, affordable, healthy, food. Clean & tiny interior with about 8-10 parking spots. Patio fit for boat gazers, but it is very tiny so on a sunny, warm day, come early!






Kasbah Garden Cafe on 105 Howe Street. This adorable place is an extension of the store Casablanca and is one of my favorite new discoveries thanks to pals Karl and Jules. Hidden at the back of the store, past a wide alley on Howe street between Elm Street and Edgewood Avenue, the shy restaurant has an outside garden and patio where you can BYOB, smoke some hookah ($10 a pipe - lasts for more than hour for four people), feast on hummus or lamb and chill out all day. The owners are very sweet and friendly. Atmosphere is very casual.





OUTDOORS, ETC...

East Rock Park - bike, hike, jog, walk or drive to summit. Scenic, popular and surprisingly plenty of lone venturers. Main entrance is 41 Cold Spring Street, New Haven although my favorite entrance to the park is from the Eli Whitney Museum in Hamden.




Edgerton Park
Known for hosting the annual 'Shakespeare at the Park' summer series, Edgerton has a wide open space for running around with your dogs or kids. It's busy and quiet at the same time. Perfect for picnics, reading and people-watching. Community garden and conservatory are available for event rentals.


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