Hamden not only has some terrific restaurants but their diversity mirrors the actual makeup of its population. Hamden has a substantial Asian population (on my apartment floor there are four Asian families, counting my own) and more than a few Asian restaurants. There is a substantial Indian population in Hamden, and a rumor going around… Continue Reading
Hamden Restaurant Week 2—Eli’s On Whitney
As a Hamden Restaurant Week organizer, I feel like a proud papa seeing generous and intriguing prix-fixe menus developed by the participating restaurants and enthusiastic crowds responding to them. Restaurant Weeks are all about offering excitement and value, so people will break from their routines and try something different. The only thing I ask of… Continue Reading
Hamden Restaurant Week 1—Ibiza Tapas & Wine Bar
The spotlight is on my hometown of Hamden from September 20th through 26th. During Hamden Restaurant Week, eleven eateries are offering three-course, prix-fixe lunches for $12 and/or three-course, prix-fixe dinners for $20. Two additional participants elected to offer two-for-one deals instead. The event has been well-publicized, and expectations for an exciting week are running high.… Continue Reading