follow that cupcake II

Want to see guests get really excited at a wedding? Pull up to the curb in a food truck and let everyone's inner child order up their own frosting/topping combo on a cupcake. I've been patiently waiting for months to check New Haven's Cupcake truck in action and you simply can't underestimate the power that marshmallow frosting and even afew multi-colored sprinkles can have...





































These two cupcake truck owners are trying to make some dough from a baking obsession, but they must also enjoy making people deliriously happy.

http://www.followthatcupcake.com/
Daily parking locations: http://twitter.com/cupcaketruck

every cheese has a story

Usually we go to the Villa Gourmet in Milford for our cheese, but we were running Derby Day errands in New Haven and stopped off at Caseus, another favorite shop (and restaurant) for some provisions. Unfortunately it was way too crowded to eat lunch upstairs and I find the lower level a bit too cave-like on a nice day, so we went to Pot au Pho for lunch instead.


















Caseus
93 Whitney Ave
New Haven, CT 06510
(203) 624-3373
www.caseusnewhaven.com

mashed potato pizza

Our friends came all the way from New York for mashed potato pizza at BAR in New Haven. I have heard good things about this combo, but have always been dubious. Today I became a believer. I love the buttery mashed potatoes on the white pie with the hints of rosemary and garlic.

BAR

254 Crown St
New Haven
(203) 495-1111

follow that cupcake!

I don't live on the shoreline, but a friend recommended subscribing to The E-List. Today I was giddy with excitement reading Erica's thoughts on the cupcake truck that can be found at various locations in New Haven, CT and is available for private events. Ever since I saw the coolest looking cupcake stand, (Hey Cupcake in Austin) housed in one of my favorite vehicles, the Airstream, I've been fascinated by the idea of a sweet treat on wheels.

http://www.followthatcupcake.com/

And for the latest, up-to-date truck locations:
http://fooddriven.blogspot.com/

studying the penthouse lounge

The Duncan Hotel got a serious renovation and is now the sleek and modern Study Hotel on Chapel Street in New Haven. We quickly popped in and were met with a very friendly bartender, but oddly no cocktail menu (and they've been open 4 months). We didn't stay for dinner at Heirloom, but nibbled on the dates wrapped in bacon which are well-worth sampling.

The bartender also tipped us off to the penthouse lounge which is a great space for private events, mentioning there had been a cocktail party of 100 or so the night before. The front desk was happy to allow us access to check it out. Seemed a little tight for that many guests, but if you're looking for an aerie perch above New Haven or Yale, this is a quite the backdrop for your next soiree. Not to mention it's a bit more hip than John Davenport's at the top of the Omni Hotel. Though it's higher up and also has a great view of New Haven.

Leave me a comment if you know of any other restaurant or event locations that are available for rental in New Haven. I'm always curious about the view from above. My first taste was from the top of the A&A building and I've been smitten ever since.

the study hotel at yale
1157 chapel street
new haven, ct 06511
ph: 866.930.1157