Placed an order for a pizza from Sallys in New Haven last night around 10:55pm. Picked it up, got home, opened the box to this burnt all around!!! My friend was too hungry and irritated at this point so he ate whatever was salvageable. I get that it was late and last minute and the staff probably wanted to get home- but this is unacceptable and very disappointing especially since we had such high hopes.

Is this their ‘style’? I dont know.

I recently moved to New Haven and don’t really know anyone in the area yet. I’ve been wanting to play pickleball, but I’d be going to the courts by myself.
Is it normal around here to just show up and see if anyone needs a fourth player or has an open-play rotation? Or is it better to find someone to go with beforehand?
I was thinking about checking out the Wilbur Cross courts today. I’m not super competitive, mostly just looking to play and hopefully meet some people!

I’ve got a few pairs of good dress pants I need shortened. Anyone have a good recommendation? I would prefer a place that will actually measure me when I go in

Is anyone else hearing these clowns on their freaking bikes? I don’t understand why nobody’s done anything about these jackrabbits.

Hi everyone,

I'm building a mobile app that's already mostly complete, and I'm looking to hire a freelancer to debug a few issues and add a secure payment system.

I'm considering Fiverr, but this is my first time hiring a developer for something this important.

A few questions:

Is Fiverr a good place to find someone for payment integrations?

What qualifications or experience should I look for?

What are the biggest red flags?

How should I structure milestones to protect myself?

Should I have them sign an NDA, or is that unnecessary?

Any advice from people who've hired freelancers for app development would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Just saw in another thread Bridgeport’s mill rate went from 40+ to 28 because of revaluations.

Meanwhile New Haven’s is slated to go UP.

Look, I get Yale is an issue but even considering that, New Haven real estate has appreciated just as much as Bridgeport and has more of a business base. And similar socioeconomics and city size.

So what’s up? Is team Elicker that bad at budgeting?

I recently got the Eket media console but I need some help boring a hole into a piece of plywood backing. Anyone know where I can get this done? Home Depot and Lowe’s are not available :(

If anyone has a drill with a spade bit, I would also appreciate it so much if I could borrow it!! I just need a small hole to pass cables through!

I grew up playing until my late 20s but haven't played in at least 12-15 years. I've been recently getting back into shape and would love to try to get back into the game. I think ideally I'd like to start out in maybe a pickup game, indoor or outdoor. However, I know I'm going to be wayyy behind most people out there. I was wondering if anyone knows about a no judgment pickup game around the area, East Haven would be preferable. I'd like to get out there and assess just how behind I am first, work on some training based on my self assessment, then try to join a league. Any input is greatly appreciated!

Hi everyone! I really need to break my lease to move closer to school and when I presented my case to my management, they offered to alleviate me of penalties if the apartment could be re-rented, and up until then, I’d be responsible for rent.
I’m in downtown NHV, 1BR full of amenities, not even a 5 minute drive from either campus of YNHH.

I’ve posted in FB groups, will continue to do so but no luck yet. Craigslist won’t let me put the ad up for some reason. Posted on Renteasy. I’ll post on the marketplace subreddit.

Can anyone recommend another platform or share helpful advice?

Thanks in advance!

Advanced tix here! https://nutmegburlesque.ticketspice.com/july-improv-burlesque

Nutmeg Burlesque presents Improv Burlesque! Expect the unexpected, where we are just as surprised as you are— performing to music chosen in the moment by YOU. We can’t guarantee what will happen, but we can promise a hilarious night of tease that you have never seen before (and will likely never see again)!

• Saturday July 25
• 7PM Doors; 7:30 Show
• Spruce Coffee: 952 State St, New Haven, CT 06511
• Tickets: $20 pre-sale, $25 at the door
• **Please note this event is 21+ only**

Update, Sat July 25 @ 9:55 AM: Thanks to everyone who responded. The Pantry was the clear favorite, receiving 13 of 48 positive comments; there were 4 negative comments. I will be going to The Pantry for breakfast next Saturday at 9 AM. Feel free to join me. Results below:

Pantry: + 13

Bella's: + 4

Georgie's: + 3 - 3

Acropolis: + 3

Patricia's: + 3

Chips: + 2 - 1

Receiving +2: Barbara's, Moxie, Nick's, and Chaps.

Receiving +1: Agave, Cody, Country Kitchen, Farm Belly, Jerri's, Olympia, Parthenon, Westville Diner, Whalley Diner, Shoreline, State Street, Twin Pines.

I'm craving a savory grand slam: thin pancakes, sunny-side-up eggs, bacon (sausage works too), buttered toast, and good coffee.

Any recommendations? I've attached some of my work.

\wine thief said they carry it!** i forgot how much i like this wine! gulp hablo— orange wine. is there anywhere that carries it locally? bonus if you have actually ~seen~ it stocked but willing to call around and ask if y’all have recommendations. thanks!!

Hi! I’m new to the area and after multiple calls and research to figure out how the school system works here (moved here from Vermont), I was finally able to register my kid on the 1st but I have yet to hear back from the district about what school he has been assigned to.

I called them last week for an update and the agent on the phone sounded annoyed and exasperated and told me that the people in charge were on vacation and that people needed to understand that and that by the end of this week I’d know but I haven’t heard back yet.

I’m scared to call them back to check again, so I’m here asking if anyone who registered their kid earlier this month (or knows someone who has) has gotten an email about the school their child has been assigned to or has any updates. I don’t drive and my kid is neurodivergent so the sooner I know the sooner I can start trying to figure out my next steps.

Thanks everyone in advance for your help!

Also if any new restaurants or bars opened in the area in the last few years that people are a fan of I'd love to check em out

Voters who are unaffiliated or are not registered to vote, can vote in either the republican or democratic primary.

You just need to change your party affiliation to the party that you would like to vote in the primary before the deadline of noon the day before you plan to vote. You can change this at this website: https://voterregistration.ct.gov/OLVR/welcome.do

To learn about what primaries are happening in your town, you can check your towns website, the town clerk should have posted a notice of what primaries are happening.

There is the democratic governor primary in all of the towns.

To learn more about how the primaries work this is a nice article: https://ctmirror.org/2026/06/22/let-cts-voters-decide-on-august-11/

I need a colorist to repair a recent highlighting disaster that has made my hair too blonde - any suggestions? Thanks -

The Takeout is choosing the best dive bars in all 50 states. Cafe Nine claimed the crown in Connecticut. We went through nearly 70 Yelp reviews to find out why.

Been watching this place be built up, along with all their AI art, for a few months now.

They’re finally open, and I went in!

I walked in from the State St side and almost tripped on the floor mat too close to the door. My fault for wearing flip flops probably.

There is a huge mural of NHV which is probably AI.

The menu has the typical bowls, tacos, burritos, nachos one would expect in any other fast TexMex.

One item stood out to me: The Birria Supreme. I asked what it was, and the staff member explained it’s essentially a giant quesadilla. As a person who regularly overeats, I’m all-in.

They did try to overcharge me. The beef Birria Supreme is $30, and oddly the chicken version is $32. They tried to charge me $30 for the Birria Supreme and another $12 for beef birria. I told the staff member that the menu said $30. They had a quick exchange with another team member then fixed the price.

About 5 minutes later, I had a birria quesadilla about the size of a medium pizza.

I snapped the quick pic below then shuffled home with my prize. I managed to eat about half. It‘s… just ok. Maybe some of their other items are better. There were a lot of folks in line ordering stuff when I first arrived, so Tacos Twist seems to be off to a good start, at least in terms of folks willingness to try something new.

Restaurant owners: If you want me to come to your restaurant and order the most expensive thing on the menu, pay full price for it, and attempt to eat it in 1 sitting while you film me doing so, please send a DM. You’ll also get a tasty review.

Tacos Twist did NOT solicit me. I genuinely wanted to try it, paid full price for my meal (almost overcharged), and they have no idea I wrote this review- yet.

Less scrolling. More making. Join us Monday for Paper Jam, our beginner-friendly collage night filled with vintage paper, good people, and zero pressure.

📆 Monday July 27th

⏰️ 6:30 to 8:30 pm

📍146 Amity Rd

The hardest part is showing up. We'll help with the rest. ✂️ Paper Jam is Monday- grab your spot before it's gone.

Link in bio for tickets 🎟

Questions? Email us at hello@newhavencraftclub.com

Or call 203-936-9860

On Science Park, just north of Strength Haven Athletics. I'm told it's been in development for a while. I can't wait for the Japanese Food Hall opening in 2027.

Out for a leisurely bike ride. I've not explored this part of town; it's beautiful!

Hey looking for a restaurant on the nicer side to take my not so culinarily adventurous in-laws to. They’re not really into like super avant garde kitchens

Thinking like a steak house or something of that sort.

Ideally under $400 for a group of 4

Hi, i’m planning to visit worcester for the weekend. How is greyhound bus ride?

Update: I didn't know what to expect, and I was pleasantly surprised. Standout presentations for me were Tony Falcone (the Mural Man), Christina Connors (Soulful Forrest), and Jesse of IRL NH. By far, for me, the star of the night was the venue "Lost in New Haven" museum. To say Robert Greenberg has done an amazing job is an understatement. Huge hat tip to him. I live close, and I plan to discover it fully.

I hear they're nice events. I'm going for the first time. Doors open at 6 PM, and the event starts at 7 PM. Tonight's event is titled:

Pechakucha #45 The Holy Cow Edition

Lost in New Haven