First, I took dinner at Crown Street Kitchen Bar in New Haven, then I headed up the street and around the corner to College Street Music Hall for the evening’s entertainment. Crown Street Kitchen Bar—or CSKB according to its signage—opened in the long narrow Elm City space that formerly housed Nikkita, Press 200 and Naked… Continue Reading
Author Archives: Philip Innes
Small Plates Restaurant Cafémantic Is A Boon To The Town Of Willimantic
Just across from the Willimantic Brewing Company is relative newcomer Cafémantic. The restaurant originally opened about four years ago as a coffeehouse, but with the addition of chef Jonathan Hudak a couple of years ago became a tapas restaurant offering creative American fare. As you can see from the photos, Cafémantic’s quarters are appealing, drawing… Continue Reading
Anaya Sushi Brings All-You-Can-Eat, Made-To-Order Sushi to Downtown New Haven
Many foodies felt a loss when Thai Pan Asian Restaurant, arguably the most authentic of the downtown New Haven Thai eateries, closed on Chapel Street. However, its replacement, Anaya Sushi, has already been drawing a good audience. While Anaya Sushi offers a menu of Japanese kitchen and sushi items, its biggest draw is its all-you-can-eat,… Continue Reading