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Thursday night is date night. It’s a tradition that my husband and I started in 2009, shortly after I signed my life away to began working for a big law firm, as a way for us to make sure we spent some quality time together at least once a week...
I’ll cut to the chase. Here’s what I love about the food at Basil Restaurant: it’s fast, it’s cheap, it’s tasty, and it’s diverse. For the law student on a budget, you really can’t ask for much more. Basil is...
A few months ago, I stumbled upon – and blogged about – Sababa , a recently-opened falafel/shawarma shop in the mix-and-match style of Chipotle. Well, there’s another new kid on the block that lets you pick and choose how you want your...
I love food and I love Chicago (my hometown), so I thought it might be fun to do a little tribute to fellow foodie and proud Chicagoan Jeff Mauro, who not only has established himself as the Sandwich King of Food Network, but who also debuted a show this...
As of last week, summer has officially drawn to a close (commence weeping). When I reminisce about summer, one of the things I appreciate the most is the reappearance of farmers’ markets offering fresh, locally grown produce at affordable prices...
Since I was a student here, New Haven has really blossomed when it comes to dining. There were good restaurants here a decade ago, but not of the variety and quantity that exist today. When I first moved back, I didn't really believe it when I heard...
As I have come to learn this past month, the International Festival of Arts and Ideas is a New Haven summer staple. Although the Festival was new to me, it began 15 years ago and is now established as a significant arts festival. The Festival offers a...
I wrote a few years ago in my post, The $42,000 All-You-Can-Eat Buffet , about the abundance of free food at the Law School. Three years later everything I mentioned in the post, except the price, still holds true. To help illustrate the importance of...
After a week of more record snow (and shoveling), I decided to reward myself with a fun night out—well, for a 30+ year-old, a night out usually signifies happy hour and dinner so don’t expect anything wild. Although, stay tuned because Asha...
Upon my return from a recruiting trip a few weeks ago, I saw a big sign in Union Station that read: "New Haven Restaurant Week." I learned that like the restaurant week I was used to in Miami, the one here also offered prix fixe lunch and dinner...
It still feels unreal that I am back in New Haven. A Miami native, I never thought when I moved back down to Florida after law school that I would be back in New Haven, let alone walking around the law school again. It has been an unexpected, yet thrilling...
This is another posting in my quest to let you all in on the hidden gems of New Haven. If you are a cheese lover, this entry is especially for you. I am tempted to simply cut and paste the menu from this next restaurant, because it speaks for itself....
The Cupcake Truck is a quirky and beloved New Haven experience. The flavors change daily and so does the location of the truck. In order to stop by the truck for one of their delicious $2 cupcakes, you will first have to visit their blog ( http://fooddriven...
I am a traveler by nature. Back when I was accepted to YLS, I found out in a phone call home from the border between China and Laos. -By the way, for those of you waiting to hear back from law schools, I highly recommend a similar course of action. Doing...
There are many places in New Haven to find a great burger. Legend has it that a New Haven staple since 1895, Louis' Lunch, may even be the birthplace of America's first hamburger. ( http://www.louislunch.com/ ) The legend aside, I do think Louis'...
Thali Too, Vegetarian Cuisine of India 65 Broadway; http://www.thalitoo.com Thali Too is one of New Haven's newest restaurants. Open since this summer, it is located only a block from the Law School. A sister restaurant of Thali (to be found in the...
76 Orange Street You can definitely walk here from the Law School, but I have a rule that when it’s below 40 degrees I drive. So we drove. www.bentara.com Malaysian cuisine -Popia (Spring rolls) -Beef Nasi Goreng (fried rice) -Mee Hoon Goreng (fried rice...
The Blue Pearl 130 Court Street @ Orange Street About a 5 block walk from the Law School Location and décor: Downtown, but on a relatively quiet (dare I say deserted) street. Inside, the restaurant looks like an uber mod nursery – all blue and pink and...
Most of you are aware of Yale Law School’s reputation as one of the world’s premier educational institutions. You’re familiar with some of our amazing faculty, our reputation for cutting-edge legal scholarship, our leadership role in the legal community...
Zinc 964 Chapel Street http://www.zincfood.com/ Location and décor: Across the street from the New Haven Green and a short three block walk from YLS. Very wanna-be NYC trendy hot spot décor. Items Sampled: -Grilled Natural Hanger Steak -Scallops and Beef...
Bishop’s Orchards 1355 Boston Post Road Guilford, CT 06437-2399 About 14 miles from the Law School For months I had seen signs along I-95 for Bishop’s Orchards and wanted to check it out. Though I had gone with the intention of wandering out in some field...
Christopher Martins Pub 860 State Street http://www.christophermartins.com/ Location and décor: East Rock, the "Grad Ghetto", probably a 15 minute walk from YLS. Traditional pub interior, with a few tables outside if you want to people-watch...