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1. ZINC New Haven
4.7
Exceptional(2975)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • New Haven
Booked 2 times today
Across from the historic New Haven Green, ZINC offers an innovative seed-to-plate menu that celebrates the surrounding community. Sustainable food has been the focus of ZINC since opening its doors in 1999 and has helped earn our place as a fixture in the downtown landscape. Our modern interpretation of “American Food” is local market inspired and globally infused with a focus on sustainable food, offering a dining experience fit for the most enthusiastic of foodies. ZINC offers a Wine Spectator award-winning wine menu.
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2. Heirloom - New Haven
4.3
Awesome(1510)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • New Haven
Booked 11 times today
A Farm Coastal Restaurant located inside the Study at Yale Hotel on Chapel Street at the heart of Yale University Campus in New Haven, CT. Our friends, farmers & growers in Connecticut, New England & beyond supply us with heritage ingredients showcasing the farm & coastal bounty, integral to American Heirloom Cooking. Our wine collection includes wines from Italy, Spain, France, Australia, Germany, South Africa and the United States. Our wine choices are eclectic and distinctive with a focus on value and boutique labels as well as Sustainable, Organic and Bio dynamic selections. Inviting warmth and hospitality, local-heartfelt fare; eclectic wines and cocktails and a commitment to honest service and value are paramount to the Heirloom experience.
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3. The Essex Brasserie
4.3
Awesome(51)
Price: Moderate
• French • Branford
Booked 1 time today
Chef Colt Taylor, celebrated for his culinary gem, The Essex in Old Saybrook, is proud to announce the opening of The Essex Brasserie in Branford, Connecticut, This is comfort food at its finest.The Essex Brasserie showcases Chef Taylor’s innovative approach to French cuisine with a focus on local ingredients and bold flavors. The menu features classic French dishes, including many of the favorites at The Essex. Among the highlights:Lobster Bisque, Clam Chowders & French Onion SoupThe Wagyu BurgerBeef Wellington served with pomme purée, haricot verts, and bordelaiseFluke Meunière: A zesty and flavorful dish with peanut chile crisp Moules Frites: Fresh mussels offered in three unique stylesThe famous Essex Lobster & Beet Fusilli

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  • marciaVIP
    New York City •69 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Dec 14, 2024
    Food was interesting and unusual and yummy. Lobster beet fusili was unusual and tasty. I had it as my main after delicious clam chowder. Husband had the boullabaise and could not have been happier. We were cold in the restaurant. A warm sweater would have been appreciated. Service was great until we had finished our meal.
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    The Essex BrasseriePrice: Moderate• French• Branford
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    4.3
  • Nina
    New York City •36 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Dec 12, 2024
    We love this place, but be ready for a whole new menu! We used to love the duck nachos now replaced with duck tostados...they are good but not like the nachos. That could be personal though. The place is still wonderful. Our waiter was amazing a lot of fun. It is now owned by the same restaurant group that owns Union League, but still nothing like Union League-the atmosphere is still the same.
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    ZINC New HavenPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• New Haven
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    4.7
  • Susan
    New York City •7 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Dec 3, 2024
    Great service and delicious lunch. The chicken salad sandwich and fries were perfect! Can’t wait to explore more items on the menu! Next time…
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    Heirloom - New HavenPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• New Haven
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    4.3

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