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@bearpatrol @tastytouring @jrandallscott O good! Prob to Little Asia north of 183. Manna + whateverAustinBBGocallingitselfnow still nearby. (Jan 25)

A dark day for Austin: New Oriental Market is gone. Will be crying into Manna's not-as-good rice cake and dumpling soup. (Jan 25)
Fearless Critic restaurant review of the day
New Haven
Woodland Coffee & Tea
A Ninth Square relaxation station that’s mastered coffee, but needs to work on the attitude

Free Wi-Fi, warm vibes, and good blues: it’s a magical combination for working. That’s why much of this Third Edition was composed (in consultation with our copious notes, of course) at Woodland Coffee and Tea. Of course, there are still the service issues—if you stumble upon a review in the Fearless Critic New Haven Restaurant Guide that ends abruptly, you can attribute it to one of the times we’ve been unceremoniously kicked out of the place, several minutes before the… [More]

 

From the Super ’Stache The underpriced underdogs
New Haven
Food
Feel
Price
8.6
7.5
$15
Mother’s Homestyle Kitchen
A true Jamaican gem, best for take-out, hiding in the side streets west of downtown New Haven

This is an out-of-the-way find in a part of New Haven most Yalies probably don’t even know exists—it’s somewhat west of downtown, off Derby Ave. With a half-broken TV and ripped plastic upholstery, the atmosphere is so drab it’s almost a joke; but the place is so genuine in its lack of intentional aesthetic that it comes off as purely endearing. And take-out orders are the best choice anyway. Huge family-style portions make it a great option for a dinner… [More]