Branford’s Stony Creek section, along a picturesque shore home to beaches, residences and a few restaurants, is a popular spot to visit during the warmer months. Next time you’re in the neighborhood, though, think about heading away from the shore and towards the not-so-distant Thimble Islands. (more…)
Walk-Ins Welcome
From her perch on a faux-fur settee in the back area of Therapy’s L-shaped boutique—past racks of daring cocktail dresses, classy gowns, comfy-svelte knits and artsy shoes and jewelry and artifacts—Angelina Davydov confirms what’s already clear to see. (more…)
Bread and Oil
On one Westville menu, Turkey Sausage costs $4,600. Pasta Primavera goes for $4,800. That’s because they’re paintings, part of Frank Bruckmann’s (more…)
Sit Tight
“I’ve been to a lot of Thai restaurants,” says Boret Lonh, who’s just put in a takeout order, “and this one is really up there.” It’s also really down there—in size (tiny) and location (downtown). (more…)
Be Their Guest
White-walled guest rooms are cozy and bright, with feather-soft beds and light streaming through wide windows. Meanderers stroll around the lobby, stopping to check their email on a central computer or read complimentary copies (more…)
Hair-doers
“You look ridiculous. We can fix that.” So said a sign last month outside The Hive Hair Studio, an upstart salon opened just last year on Whitney (more…)
Concrete Plans
The Pirelli Tire Building looms long, color-shifting from tan to gray depending on the weather and time of day and your vantage point, with rows of windows at even intervals save a two-story gap between the second floor and the rest. You’ve almost definitely spotted it if you drive, as it’s prominently positioned near the […]
The Rest is Grave-y
Evergreen Cemetery’s 85 sprawling acres provide the final resting spots to over 85,000 individuals, including an array of New Haven’s passed-away notables (more…)