New Haven: the birthplace of the hamburger and, arguably, home to the finest pizza in America. But for centuries it was Crassotrea Virginica—the eastern oyster, a.k.a. the Atlantic oyster—that was the pride of New…
Waves Hello

A favorite among Daily Nutmeg’s early stories was this summertime visit to New Haven’s beachiest neighborhood. Enjoy!
When the wind is blowing in just the right direction in Morris Cove, you can smell the…
Something in the Water

New Haven: the birthplace of the hamburger and, arguably, home to the finest pizza in all of America. But for centuries it was Crassotrea Virginica—the eastern oyster, a.k.a. the Atlantic oyster—that was the pride of New…
Sound It Out

The word “flagship” gets used loosely a lot, to mean “the most important one of a bunch of things.” But if you’re a centuries-old city which takes great pride in its waterfront, you might actually have a flagship that’s a …
Come On In, the Water’s Fine

When the wind is blowing in just the right direction in Morris Cove, you can smell the saltwater in the air.
And on those days in particular—when residents boast that thanks to the breeze it’s ten degrees…
Surf and Surf

When I hear stories of old-time prisoners in Maine revolting over their steady diet of lobsters, I imagine myself committing crimes just to get thrown behind bars and into a bib. Trouble is, unless you know where to look, it’s …