Edgewood is a great neighborhood. I've lived here for coming up on 10 years now, on Hobart. I'm raising 2 kids. If you want to ask any specific questions, feel free to DM me.

Bald eagles have nested there in past years, along with the monk parakeets.

https://www.newhavenindependent.org/article/bald_eagles

I'll second Franklin Giant Grinder, as mentioned above, and add the Cowgirl at Nica's in New Haven. Chicken cutlet, LTO, bacon, hot cherry peppers, provolone and mayo on pressed focaccia. 🤌

Imagine wanting to live in the homogeneous burbs with no character.

I wish someone would tell the rival buyers who keep going $100k over asking that no one wants to live in New Haven. 🙄

LOL, well, I agree that the place is a bit too East Haven Italian for my taste. My god, they have a signed picture of Jon Voight on the wall! I had to put a dog down early in the pandemic, when all the dining restrictions were still in place. I was pretty distraught and just wanted a bunch of comfort food, so I put in a big takeout order at Adriana's. I stopped in to pick it up and not only was no one wearing masks, but a bunch of old Italian dudes were sitting around dining in. So yes, if politics matter when it comes to your dining choices (which I totally get!), don't go there. But, I stand by Adriana's as a vintage red sauce place with solid food, even if I don't care for their politics.

If you want a classic, red sauce place with huge portions (read: classic comfort food), Adrianna's is awesome. I think your taste is already on full display with your insane claim that there are only 2 good restaurants in New Haven 🙄

This is terrible advice. While these two restaurants are great (especially the oyster house), New Haven has a restaurant scene that punches above it's weight. It really depends on your price point and what you like. I just had a birthday meal at Olea that was excellent. Union League is great for French. Zinc might be a good option if you're really focused on local ingredients, especially if you like a bit of an Asian influence. As someone else said, September in Bangkok is excellent for Thai, and the owner just opened a second restaurant downtown called Noa. I hear good things about Tibetan Cafe since they relocated from Middletown, but haven't had a chance to try it out yet. I prefer Adriana's and L'Orcio for Italian. If you like sushi and want a special (but expensive) experience, the tasting menu at Otaru is awesome. I think Lazeez has done a good job of filling the void Thali left when it comes to Indian. We've had a few seafood-heavy meals at South Bay that we've enjoyed recently. I could offer lots of other recs if I knew more about your taste, OP.

They were stocked at the CVS on Whalley at Dayton Street yesterday morning.

Hmm, maybe you're right. I was told by a friend who is a regular at Nebco that they'd decided to stay in Woodbridge. I thought it had to do with fighting appeals of variances they were granted for the new location in West Haven (and there are stories up about that: https://www.nhregister.com/news/article/Jimmie-s-files-second-appeal-against-West-17436419.php#photo-22919311), but maybe I'm wrong and they haven't formally announced any change in their plans to relocate.

Sounds like the NEBCO-to-West-Haven thing has fallen through now, so I wonder if there is any chance of revitalizing those original plans....

I usually like regional foodstuffs. I'm a SW Ohio native, so grew up on and love Cincy-style chili, for instance. Always makes me grouchy when I hear people diss on my beloved local chili. But damn, Ted's has to be the most vile regional food thing I've ever tried. Steamed ground beef: as gross as it sounds!!

Hopkins is in New Haven.

I don't understand the love for Mamoun's. I've lived in New Haven for 15 years and have tried it a few times. It's always been terrible. They use ReaLemon, for goodness sake! I don't even like it when I'm drunk! In the New Haven area, the Turkish places in West Haven are solid (Suray and Turkish Kebab House). Too bad Bab Al Salam in Orange closed, it was excellent. One of the cooks there opened Westville Emesa in New Haven. It's not bad for things like shawarma. Avoid Mamoun's! If you want good falafel, drive to Hartford and get one from Tangiers International, and order it spicy.

Yup, he helped us buy, but we'll be using him again if/when we sell, so here's to meeting you in the future!

We used Mike--can't recommended him enough. He's patient, knowledgeable, and never pushy. He grew up in New Haven and knows the city and market well.

I lived there for 2 years almost 15 years ago and it was fine even then. Great location!