Beautiful place to hold any of your special occasions! Chanel is the best and knows exactly what…read moreshe's talking about!! Definitely recommend talking to her if you are interested in having any type of party..her and the staff will make it one you won't forget!!

From the owner: The Balcony Banquet Facility specializes in helping our clients host an event they will love and…read moretheir guests will never forget. With the ability to bring in your own caterer and decorate the hall as you wish, you can let your imagination run wild in building the event of your dreams! Call us for your: Wedding, Bridal Shower, Baby Shower, Quinceanera, Birthdays, Anniversaries, Post- Funeral Reunions, Business Events, Bar/Bat Mitzvah, Engagement Party and more!

I visited this gallery during the Westville Art Walk and was impressed with the artists who were…read moreexhibiting. I didn't find something to take home but thought the prices were reasonable. They seem to have a good variety. Keeping this one in mind for future exhibitions.

I attended for the gallery opening of a craft beer art exhibit. The gallery is a nice empty canvas…read moreand was great for showcasing 2-D, framed artwork. The event included beer (with event ticket) and a food truck in the back. The vibe was chill, and there was a nice diversity of attendees and appreciators of beer. I wish there had been more info about a food truck before the event itself because we would have modified our plans slightly. One bathroom in the back.

I had a 95-person wedding reception at the Graduate Club this past month and cannot recommend the…read morevenue enough! Sandra was responsive and professional in coordinating the event and pulled everything off flawlessly. Compared to other venue options, the Club was also very reasonably priced. If you're into an old-fashioned, New England B&B feel, this is the right place for you. The staff is friendly, the food great and the entire place charming and cozy.

Although I'm not a member, I've eaten at the Grad Club many times, and booked the club on behalf of…read moreorganizations that I represent. Their reservations staff has been exceptionally helpful, their service is excellent, and the food is worth coming back for. (Their popovers are justifiably famous.) The only problem is parking: there is a lot behind the Club that can be used by the public in the evenings and on weekends, but the Club shares the lot with several of the surrounding academic buildings, and parking can be tight, even after the close of the school day; during graduation week, the public can't use the lot at all. Fortunately, there are parking garages in the vicinity if you're willing to walk a couple of blocks.

Graduate Student Dormitory. Situated right across the street from the Office of International…read moreStudents & Scholars. Convenient 2 minutes walk from the shops on Whitney Avenue.

Sat in the cozy upstairs space on a banquet. Had lovely, personal service. Ordered the bread -…read moreWOW!!! Don't miss it. Wish they sold it at a bakery counter. Their flatbread crackers that came with cheese plate too. We just had small plates because read that's their thing. They do have entrees. Everything was very good but the breads and dessert were outstanding! Worth the visit alone.

Opening night can have its challenges, but overall, the State House venue is very promising…read more More could have been done with the space aesthetically. And there are pockets of the space with super bright lights. And bathrooms by the entrance is weird. (Plus, there's a bigger bathroom in the basement.) That being said, the wood floors are good for dancing, and the sound system is pretty good for the size of the space. It has a subtle warehouse club feel, which is great for the New Haven scene. The event itself had some issues, like pure silence before the opening act. Felt a bit amateur; at least try to transition! Also, there was a big gap between the openers and the headliner. The guy doing tickets basically shrugged. The crowd on this given night was pretty diverse and excited to hear DJ Lag, whose unique genre of electronic music kept most of us intrigued and entertained. No liquor license yet, which was a drag. Looking forward to seeing who else comes to this venue.

We hired Vin and his crew for my dad's 70th birthday/family reunion. From the very beginning they…read morewere professional and communicative. On the day, the truck arrived on time and they got to work right away. Once the pizzas were ready, they explained the different topping combinations to the guests, and I was quickly surrounded by family telling me how delicious the food was! Highlights were the peach and goat cheese, the spicy pepperoni, and the Mexican street corn. Just when we thought we couldn't possibly eat any more, the dessert pizzas were put out and blew everyone away again. Vin was great about allergies, and even used vegan cheese we provided to ensure that everyone present was able to enjoy a truly delicious meal! I cannot recommend Slice of New Haven more highly - we wouldn't hesitate to use them in the future!

Had their pizza at a catered high school reunion and what a delight!…read more It was a chilly afternoon and I was lucky enough to have a few slices right out of the oven and it hit. I went into thinking "great, another pizza truck with *sh!tty cold pizza". It was the exact opposite. I will say that as the night went on they are not as good cold, but the staff was nice enough to reheat them. I would love to experience this again on a warmer day parked right next to the table to enjoy straight out of the oven. We are team New Haven pizza and they nailed it. I was happy to see an escarole version which is oh so underrated. Having just got back from Italy and having escarole on pizza, it made my day. The Staff was very friendly and accommodating and you can see that they were really working hard to put out amazing pizza. They care about their product. Food breakdown: Crust, soft interior and crunchy and slightly charred exterior in all the good ways. You can taste the long fermentation process in the dough- not quite sourdough but great complexity and not flat tasting. I base a good dough on whether or not I need salad dressing to get down the pieces of crust that didn't have toppings. Did not need the dressing! Also, most toppings went right to the edge! Score! Sauce: perfect tomato flavor with very little acid/tang, not sweet, just good ol tomato-ey flavor. Holds on to the crust well and no slipping! Toppings: great selection and great quality. If I had to say, MAYBE the size of the toppings were a little too thick cut as you got that flop and the pointy end. The crust is so delicate that the toppings should be cut a tad smaller for some , especially the mushrooms as they are heavy. Otherwise, the meat toppings were appropriate. Best pizza truck for me. Well done guys and don't lose your passion, you can taste it.

Perfect venue! My husband and I had our wedding here in October. We fell in love with the views of…read morethe golf course, food, groom suite and bride suite, and the rustic ambiance. However, what really sets this venue apart from others is the service. From day one the staff at the Birchwoods had been attentive, compassionate, and creative. They really pulled things together to create our perfect day. The wedding was taken care of so my husband and I could enjoy the moment with friends, family, and each other. Recommend using the recommended vendors they were amazing! I wish I could leave 10 stars!!

Attended a wedding for our friends Edwin and Stephanie here last Friday. The ceremony took place…read moreoutdoors and was promptly followed up with the reception and happy hour which was within short walking distance at the same location. There is a bar area next to the reception area. The staff was extremely friendly and accommodating. The balcony was a perfect spot for pictures, overlooking the grounds. The location was spacious enough for accommodating the dance floor and guests comfortably (guest list was approximately 50-60). Dinner service was prompt and overall, everyone had a fantastic night celebrating the newlyweds.

Tapas tour. The restaurants were all situated on the same street, starting with Soul de Cuba and…read moreending at Barcelona. Our guide Bree was outstanding, peppering local knowledge with history and personal stories of the owners of each restaurant. Colin dropped in while we were at Geronimo and bought a round of shots. My only regret is that I waited so long to experience a Taste of New Haven walking tour. I've already booked the westville tour for next month. Amazing experience, well organized and guaranteed good time.

What a fun way to spend a Saturday afternoon! Huda was an enthusiastic and friendly tour guide who…read moretook us to four different iconic pizza places. Unlike many food tours where you are offered sample sized portions, this tour includes full sized slices with boxes provided for leftovers. At the end we voted on our favorite crust, sauce and cheese. Beer and wine and specialty sodas were included at each stop. By the 4th stop our group of 16 all became great friends with full bellies and ideas on which restaurants we wanted to revisit.

Looks like no one has reviewed Yale Rep in years! Lucky for me that I have some recent experience…read moreto share. Unless you've been living under a rock, you probably already know that Yale Repertory is a world-class theater in downtown New Haven. They have multiple productions each year and bring in world-class acts. I've found my brief interactions with people who work here very straightforward but also warm. They really make you feel welcomed here! The two shows I've seen were very thought provoking. Father Comes Home in March 2018 was truly epic and moving. The Prisoner in November 2018 was not as enthralling to me, but it was unique. On our most recent visit, we learned we could not bring in bottles into the theater after it had already been opened. No big deal because we had time to drink it quickly, but keep that in mind.

I've seen several shows at the Rep thanks to the $10 student tickets that you have to buy in packs…read morebut can easily pawn off on friends. The tickets really are a steal, and I've enjoyed every show (I think that's Tartuffe, A Woman of No Importance, and Happy Now?). Seats are comfortable, and the shows start and end on time, which is...I don't know why I'm impressed by this, but I am. All in all a great way to spend an evening. Just a note, though - if you want coffee at intermission, run. You can pee later while everyone else in the building is waiting in line for coffee.