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Taqueria de Rojas -
285 Nicoll Street, New Haven
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Chips & Guacamole | $12.00 |
House made guacamole with baked corn tortilla chips | |
Chips & Salsa Rojas | $5.00 |
House made baked corn chips and red salsa | |
Choose Your Tacos | $13.00 |
Pick Three Tacos Served with Onions, cilantro, salsa, lime, cucumber and radish on House-made gluten free corn tortillas. |

TACOS
Te Amo Tequila Bar & Tacos
182 Temple St, New Haven
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Rice Bowl | $10.00 |
Yellow rice, pinto beans, pico de gallo, romaine lettuce, corn, pepper jack cheese, jalapenos, and tortilla chips. Served with sour cream on the side. | |
Elote | $7.00 |
Fresh grilled corn on the cob topped with Mexican crema, chili powder and crumbled queso blanco. Topped with cilantro and served with a lime wedge. | |
Churros | $6.00 |
Served with a side of Dulce de Leche |

TAPAS • FRENCH FRIES
Sherkaan Indian Street Food
65 Broadway, New Haven
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Gobi Pakora | $9.00 |
(Vegetarian, Gluten Free) chickpea fried cauliflower, sweet yogurt, cranberry habanero chutney | |
Baingan Bharta | $15.00 |
(Vegan, Gluten Free) smoked eggplant, roasted tomato, cauliflower, crispy chickpeas, basmati rice (substitute naan instead of rice+1) | |
Hakka Noodles | $10.00 |
(Vegetarian) Chinese wheat noodles, garlic chili soy, onion, pepper, cabbage (add chicken +$4) |

The Place 2 Be - New Haven
338 Elm Street, New Haven
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Fresh Fruit Smoothie | $7.95 |
24 oz. cup of real fruit blended to a thick consistency | |
*The Morning Rooster | $20.00 |
golden jumbo belgian waffle, topped with our famous bone in finger lickin’ southern fried chicken to make a sweet & savory breakfast masterpiece | |
Spicy Steak Melt | $15.00 |
Shaved ribeye steak, topped with cheddar cheese, jalapeños, tomatoes, sautéed onions, roasted peppers, & Chipotle mayo on toasted Italian bread. Served with choice of french fries or a garden salad |

Lalibela Ethiopian Restaurant - 176 Temple Street
176 Temple Street, New Haven
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Doro Wot | $18.95 |
Ater Kik | $15.95 |
Veggie Combo For 2-4 | $17.95 |

SOUPS • SEAFOOD • SALADS • SANDWICHES • TAPAS • CHICKEN
Soul de Cuba Cafe - New Haven, CT
283 Crown St, New Haven
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Lechon Asado | $23.00 |
Traditional celebration dish! Mojo marinated pork roasted until tender then hand pulled and topped with caramelized onions. Served with moro rice and sweet plantains. | |
Empanadas | $18.00 |
Crispy turnovers filled with seasoned beef, chicken and sautéed veggies (one each) Served with tomato aioli dipping sauce | |
Cubano | $14.00 |
Cubano, The Classic! Baked ham, salami, roast pork, swiss cheese, mustard-mayo and pickles |

Mecha - New Haven
201B Crown Street, New Haven
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Wings | $10.00 |
togarashi, tamarind, sichuan peppercorn Allergies: Fish, MSG, Sesame | |
Kinoko Ramen | $14.50 |
mushroom dashi, shiitake salad, king trumpet, shio kombu(marinated seaweed), brown butter Allergies: Mushrooms, MSG, Sesame, Soy, Gluten (can accommodate), Dairy (can accommodate) | |
Paitan | $14.50 |
chicken ramen, black garlic, nori, scallion, egg, menma (bamboo shoots) Allergies: Gluten (can accommodate), Fish / seafood (can accommodate), Soy, MSG, Egg (can accommodate) |

80 PROOF American Kitchen & Bar
196 Crown Street, New Haven
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Wings (6) | $12.00 |
Choice of homemade BBQ sauce, homemade Honey Chipotle, buffalo sauce, mango habanero, garlic parmesan, mango pineapple BBQ sauce, teriyaki, or dry rub (choose 1). Served with carrots and celery and ranch or blue cheese | |
Wonton Nachos | $18.00 |
Fried wonton chips topped with tuna tartar, seaweed salad, pickled red onions, spicy mayo, wasabi cream sauce, and sesame seeds | |
Steak Sliders | $16.00 |
Hanger steak, baby watercress, caramelized onions, and truffle aioli. Served with coleslaw and your choice of fries or side salad |

Pedals Smoothie & Juice Bar - State Street - 999 State Street
999 State Street, New Haven
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The Grand Tour 🚲 | $12.00 |
Acai Bowl (Acai, banana, pineapple and coconut milk ) topped with coconut, hemp flax granola , mango and almond butter | |
Giro D’Italia 🚲 | $12.00 |
Acai Bowl topped with banana, strawberries, hemp flax granola and newtella | |
The Bunny Hop | $9.25 |
Carrot, ginger, turmeric, banana, apple, lemon, coconut mylk, dates |

SEAFOOD • SANDWICHES
Barracuda Bistro & Bar
1180 Chapel St, New Haven
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Steak Arepas | $12.00 |
Three delicious Colombian corn cakes topped with sautéed flank steak with tomatoes, onions, peppers, and cilantro | |
Salchipapas | $12.00 |
A bowl of French fries topped with chorizo, shredded queso blanco, diced tomatoes and scallions. Served with a horseradish and ketchup aioli | |
Barracuda Salad | $8.00 |
Baby greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, candied walnuts, gorgonzola cheese, and our balsamic vinaigrette |

Atticus Bookstore Cafe
1082 Chapel Street, New Haven
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Lox Croissant | $14.50 |
smoked salmon, red onion, arugula, caper + miso cream cheese, everything seasoning, on a croissant | |
Grain Bowl | $12.00 |
organic brown rice, pumpkin seed romesco, pesto, marinated kale, fried egg and roasted mushrooms, and delicata squash **can be made vegan with tofu this dish is wheat free** - choose your protein add on | |
French toast latte | $4.50 |
made with oat milk, maple syrup, and a spice mix- if you would like a different milk please specify |

Willoughby's Coffee & Tea - Church Street
258 Church St, New Haven
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Iced Latte | $0.00 |
Iced espresso with milk | |
Colombia Supremo Swiss Water Decaf French Roast | $22.50 |
Sumatra Mandheling Fair Trade Organic French Roast | $20.00 |

Ma's House
873 Whalley Avenue, New Haven
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Streater Special | $25.00 |
Fried Fish or Fried Chicken, BEP, Mac & Cheese, String Beans, Roll or CB | |
White Rice | $5.00 |
Starch | |
Ma's Favorite | $25.00 |
NY Sirloin, Baked Potato, Cabbage, Roll or CB |

HAMBURGERS
Elm City Social - Elm New Haven
266 College Street, New Haven
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Coconut Shrimp | $14.00 |
Coconut Crusted Jumbo Shrimp | Pina Colada Sauce | Banana Pepper Jelly | |
Jalapeno Bacon Wrapped Dates | $12.00 |
blue cheese stuffed | calabrian chili relish whole grain mustardo | |
Panko Chicken Bites | $12.00 |
Hand-battered & fried chicken bites | honey-sriracha glaze green onion | sesame seeds |

Fin and Scale
920 Whalley Ave, New Haven
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POKE BOWL | $21.00 |
Diced tuna and salmon garnished with avocado and cucumber, served on a bed of sushi rice, sprinkled with scallions and masago and drizzled with spicy mayo. | |
MOUNT FUJI | $20.00 |
Rice triangles of tuna, salmon, avocado, spicy tuna, spicy salmon sprinkled with a sweet crunch. Made with soy paper. 6 pieces | |
CALIFORNIA ROLL | $10.00 |
Kani, avocado and cucumber roll |

Next Door - New Haven
175 Humphrey St, New Haven
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SMALL CHEESE | $12.00 |
classic tomato sauce + mozzarella | |
TAKEOUT SPECIAL: LARGE CHEESE | $12.00 |
Plain cheese pizza, no toppings or modifications. | |
LARGE VINNIE'S VEGGIE | $21.00 |
mozzarella, seasoned kale, caramelized onions, mushroom & gorgonzola | vegetarian |

Panicale Pasta
285 Nicoll Street, New Haven
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ROASTED CAULIFLOWER | $10.00 |
Marinated with salmorejo, garnished with mixed herbs, Purple Haze Goat Cheese and Lemon Breadcrumbs | |
FAZZOLETTI RIPIENI | $16.00 |
smoked ricotta, tomato, garlic, basil, parmesan | |
FETTUCCINE | $17.50 |
lamb ragu, fresh mozzarella |

Pedals Smoothie & Juice Bar - York Street - 284 York Street
284 York Street, New Haven
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Make your own bowl | $12.00 |
pick you favorite base, and four favorite toppings! | |
The Bunny Hop | $9.25 |
Carrot, ginger, turmeric, banana, apple, lemon, coconut mylk, dates | |
Shoreline Greenway | $9.25 |
Named after a Connecticut biking trail, we blend our sweet green juice (green apple, pineapple, cucumber, mint) with banana and avocado to make a sweet and silky smoothie! |

Olives And Oil - Olives New Haven
124 Temple Street, New Haven
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Arancini | $12.00 |
Parmesan Reggiano | Fontina | Vodka Sauce | |
Olives Salad | $9.00 |
Field Greens | Cherry Tomatoes | Olives | Cucumbers | Balsamic Dressing | |
Cacio E Pepe | $22.00 |
Spaghetti | 120 Minute Egg | Black Pepper | Garlic | Parmesan Reggiano |

BBQ • FRENCH FRIES
Ricky D's Rib Shack
302 Winchester Ave, New Haven
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Dinner (regular) | $17.50 |
1 meat, 2 sides, cornbread | |
Loaded Baked Potato | $8.75 |
Kansa-Lina Fries | $0.00 |

Jack's Bar Steakhouse - New Haven
212 College Street, New Haven
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WILD SALMON | $15.00 |
Pan seared salmon, mashed potatoes, asparagus, lemon butter white wine sauce | |
MEATBALLS | $14.00 |
Mashed potatoes, marinara sauce | |
SPINACH | $12.00 |
Sautéed with garlic, olive oil |

Fair Haven Oyster Co. - 307 Front Street
307 Front Street, New Haven
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Foot Long Weenie | $14.00 |
with fermented cabbage, chili relish & bacon aioli. Served with shoestring fries | |
Butter Lettuces | $18.00 |
with fried oysters, green goddess, pickled shallots, bonito | |
Baked Camembert | $16.00 |
with honey, toasted almonds & crusty bread |

Willoughby's Coffee York St - Yale Arch Library
Yale Architecture Library 194 York St, New Haven
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Box of Coffee, House Blend | $20.00 |
Box-to-go serves 8-12. If more than 1 box is required, please call in your order to 203-789-8400 and allow extra time for preparation. Thank you. | |
Box of DECAF Coffee, Willoughby's Decaf Blend | $20.00 |
Box-to-go serves 8-12. If more than 1 box is required, please call in your order to 203-789-8400 and allow extra time for preparation. Thank you. | |
Latte | $0.00 |
Espresso with steamed milk |

SANDWICHES • CHICKEN • FRENCH FRIES
Haven Hot Chicken
21 Whitney Avenue, New Haven
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THE Sandwich | $12.99 |
Buttermilk-marinated, boneless chicken breast, creamy vinegar slaw, garlic-dill pickles, Rob Sauce, on a toasted Martin's potato bun | |
Tendie Trio Combo | $16.74 |
Three buttermilk-marinated jumbo tendies, garlic-dill pickles, served on white bread with choice of sauce. Served with your choice of side & a drink | |
The Sandwich Combo | $16.74 |
Buttermilk-marinated, boneless chicken breast, creamy vinegar slaw, garlic-dill pickles, Rob Sauce, on a toasted Martin's potato bun. Served with your choice of side & a drink |

Meat & Co - 285 Nicoll St.
285 Nicoll St., New Haven
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D. Wayne Johnson | $14.00 |
house smoked thin sliced turkey breast, tomato, bacon, mixed greens, salad cream | |
Haute Tuna Melt | $12.00 |
sicilian tuna, cherry pepper, american cheese, chives | |
50 Cent | $14.00 |
grilled chicken, local tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil pesto from the 116 garden |

Bear's Smokehouse BBQ - New Haven
470 James Street, New Haven
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Corned Beef Eggrolls (2) | $8.00 |
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! STUFFED w/ ⦿Bear's Smoked Corned Beef ⦿ Cheese ⦿ Kraut SERVED w/ Thousand Island | |
2 Meat Combo | $18.00 |
Not one, but TWO choices of Bear's BBQ Meats + 2 Sides | |
Family Deal | $54.00 |
Feeds 4-5 people. Includes your choice of: Full rack of ribs (+$10) or whole chicken. (1) pound of any meat. (3) pints of any side (may sub 3pcs of cornbread for any pint) |

Raw Bowls & Juice - Inside of EAST ROCK MARKET
285 Nicoll Street, New Haven
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Mango Acai Bowl | $13.00 |
Mango açai banana almond milk & honey topped with granola, pineapple, gogi berries, raspberries, coconut & raw honey | |
Chocolate Delight Smoothie | $11.00 |
Banana, almond butter, plant based protein, cocoa, oats, almond milk - topped with coconut | |
Ohh Bowl | $13.00 |
Banana, dates, oats, protein powder, almond milk blend topped with granola, strawberries, blueberries, almond butter, honey |

Jazzy's Cabaret -
4 Orange St., New Haven
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The "Outkast" (Southern Classic) | $24.95 |
Buttermilk Fried Chicken, Turkey Collard Greens, Candied Yams, Cornbread | |
The "Marley" (Jamaican) | $24.95 |
BBQ Jerk Chicken, Caribbean Cabbage, Rice & Peas, & Fried Sweet Plantains | |
The "Wyclef" (Haitian) | $25.95 |
Griot (Fried Pork) with a side of Sexy Sauce, Rice & Peas, Pikliz, Sweet Plantains |

Chacra New Haven - 152 Temple Street
152 Temple Street, New Haven
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Yuca Frita | $12.00 |
Huancaina sauce | |
Lunch Jalea | $18.00 |
Special marinated, deep-fried calamari, shrimp, yuca fries, salsa criolla and our house made sauces | |
Lomo Saltado | $30.00 |
Rib eye, chunk of red onions, tomatoes, aji amarillo, potato sauteed in a wok with a touch of red vinegar and soy sauce |

Villa Lulu - 230 College St
230 College St, New Haven
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Black Fettuccine | $26.00 |
Prawns, Salmon, Sun Dried Tomatoes, Scallion, Saffron Cream | |
Caesar | $12.00 |
Heart of romane, Slivers of Parmigiano, Brioche Crutons, Anchovies, Garlic Dressing | |
Caesar | $12.00 |
Heart of romane, Slivers of Parmigiano, Brioche Crutons, Anchovies, Garlic Dressing |