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Keeping it Real in New Haven CT
Ordinary is one of Keeping it Real in New Haven CT.

1. Ordinary

8.2
990 Chapel St (College St.), New Haven, CT
Lounge · Downtown New Haven · 24 tips and reviews

Alan Z.Alan Zibluk: I am so impressed with the Cheese dishes. Checkout the history timeline by the restrooms.

Firehouse 12 is one of Keeping it Real in New Haven CT.

2. Firehouse 12

7.4
45 Crown St (Orange St.), New Haven, CT
Cocktail Bar · Downtown New Haven · 12 tips and reviews

Alan Z.Alan Zibluk: One of the best kept secrets in downtown New Haven, CT. Carlos the bartender sets the tone. He was voted one of the best bartenders in New Haven Advocate.

ZINC Modern American Food is one of Keeping it Real in New Haven CT.

3. ZINC Modern American Food

7.5
964 Chapel St (Between College & Temple), New Haven, CT
American Restaurant · Downtown New Haven · 19 tips and reviews

Alan Z.Alan Zibluk: The is the place I would take someone if I wanted to impress. It is fancy without being snooty.

Prime 16 is one of Keeping it Real in New Haven CT.

4. Prime 16

7.9
172 Temple St (btwn Chapel & Crown), New Haven, CT
American Restaurant · Downtown New Haven · 111 tips and reviews

Alan Z.Alan Zibluk: I found the staff not to be friendly. Who cares? Sometimes you are just jonesing for a good burger and this is the place in New Haven.

La Quinta Inn & Suites New Haven is one of Keeping it Real in New Haven CT.

5. La Quinta Inn & Suites New Haven

4.7
400 Sargent Dr (at Church St), New Haven, CT
Hotel · 22 tips and reviews
Elm City Market is one of Keeping it Real in New Haven CT.

6. Elm City Market

6.7
777 Chapel St (State Street), New Haven, CT
Supermarket · Downtown New Haven · 34 tips and reviews
The Wine Thief is one of Keeping it Real in New Haven CT.

7. The Wine Thief

8.5
181 Crown St (Temple St.), New Haven, CT
Wine Store · Downtown New Haven · 12 tips and reviews

Alan Z.Alan Zibluk: I go in at least once a week to experiment with different wine. Very knowledgeable and enthusiastic staff. You will see wines you won’t see anywhere else.

Sage American Grill & Oyster Bar is one of Keeping it Real in New Haven CT.

8. Sage American Grill & Oyster Bar

100 S Water St, New Haven, CT
Seafood Restaurant · 13 tips and reviews

Cat LCat L: Ordered baked brie, garlic bread and oyster appetizers. Totally delicious and just the right quantity. Perfect location by the water. The bar man could be a little friendlier however.

Karaoke Heroes is one of Keeping it Real in New Haven CT.

9. Karaoke Heroes

6.0
212 Crown St (btwn College St. & Temple St.), New Haven, CT
Karaoke Bar · Downtown New Haven · 10 tips and reviews

Darlene E.Darlene Erlingheuser-Marks: Fun crowd. Bartenders are not good but the owner is friendly. Bring a card they don't take cash.