BUSINESS
CASEY LEWIS
Lamont promotes local entrepreneurs of color on campaign trail

The governor, who is up for reelection next month against Republican Bob Stefanowski, encouraged voter turnout at a networking event for Black and brown local business owners on Friday.

October 12, 2022

KHUAN-YU HALL
New Peruvian restaurant opens downtown

Local restaurateur Walter Vera is taking on a new project with Chacra, an upscale Peruvian restaurant serving nine types of ceviche.

October 5, 2022

SARAH BEN TKHAYET
MINIPNG brings a piece of New York to Audubon St.

MINIPNG — brainchild of Connecticut designer Eiress Hammond — is the newest fashion retailer on Audubon Street.

October 4, 2022

YASH ROY
Cox sues New Haven for $100 million; Elicker open to negotiate

Alleging violations of his civil rights, New Havener Randy Cox is suing the city for $100 million in damages after he was paralyzed in police custody in June.

October 4, 2022

ELENA UNGER
ArtEcon brings low-cost art programming to Westville, West Rock

A local nonprofit has been offering workshops for a breadth of ages and skill levels at local galleries, libraries, dance studios and parks on the city’s west side.

October 4, 2022

KHUAN-YU HALL
Mother-daughter duo takes over local cycling studio

Two former instructors at Joyride recently bought the studio from their parent company and are excited to open the doors to New Haveners.

September 29, 2022

MOLLY REINMANN
Raw Juicescape offers New Haveners healthy beverages and wellness advice

Alexis Evans is guiding her customers towards a more nutritious lifestyle, one juice at a time.

September 28, 2022

NATHANIEL ROSENBERG
Graduate Hotel workers form union, settle contract

Housekeepers, bartenders and receptionists formed the first new hotel union in New Haven in 25 years.

September 8, 2022

SAI RAYALA
New Asian market opens its doors in New Haven

New Haven’s Zakka Yale has a variety of Asian products for young buyers.

September 7, 2022

BRIAN ZHANG
“From all different walks of life”: Claire’s Corner Copia on community and cuisine

Claire’s Corner Copia prides itself on a lively community of people and a vegetarian menu accommodating various cultures and dietary restrictions.

April 7, 2022

JOAQUIN FERNANDEZ-DUQUE
Salsa’s Authentic Mexican Restaurant stands out for authenticity and familial warmth

The restaurant in Fair Haven has offered traditional Mexican food to the community for the last 14 years.

March 31, 2022