Kevin Roe
Kevin Roe
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Temple St. cafe stages coup d'etat of New Haven Asian fusion
Kudeta is nothing if not ambitious. Its epic-length menu, its army of waiters and its over-the-top decor scream, "Look at me! I'm a trendy restaurant!" And trendy it is, but I hope for its sake it's a trend that New Havenites can latch on to.
Sahara: so hot right now
Before this week, I had visited Sahara – wedged between Chapel and Crown on Temple – only once. I was tragically hung over and foolishly ordered chicken fingers, a mistake akin to ordering a cheeseburger at Pepe's. I had come within a hair's breadth of...
Melange trumps Ivy
I have had good food ruined by incompetent service, and vice versa. Some meals are spoiled by their hefty price tag. Some restaurants fail by trying to do too much, when they should just let the food stand on its own. I've had dining experience marred...
S'Wings aren't s'ingularly s'pecial, s'picy
New Haven may be king when it comes to burgers and pizza, but we're sadly lacking in another great American staple: the buffalo chicken wing. Yorkside offers a decent rendition, but their tenders are better. The wings at TK's are cheap and available in...
Bentara buys you Malay-tio
As Valentine's Day approaches, Cupid lurks around every corner, bow drawn, waiting to pierce your heart and your wallet. Societal pressure demands monetary output, and, in many cases, if you're not willing to put out, neither is your date. But fear...
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The diner is a national icon. Home to nighthawks, Seinfeldian banter, and orgasmic screaming, the interiors and exteriors of diners are a staple of Americana. Diners evoke memories of time spent with friends, usually as the coda of an evening on the...
Only dine at superlative eats
Everyone loves to argue about where to get the best burger or snag the best slice in New Haven, so I'm not going to waste your time. Here are 5 "Best of" selections that you might not have thought of but are well worth your attention and attendance.
Sustainability is good news for students, farmers and communities
In "YSFP expansions stretch budget," (11/14), Jerry Guo reveals the Provost's Office's distressing attitude towards the Yale Sustainable Food Project. The article quotes Provost Andrew Hamilton: "Given the expected pressures on next year's budget, we...
Secluded Sitar deserves arduous trek
For a group willing to go to extraordinary lengths to avoid doing schoolwork, Yalies can be surprisingly lazy. Many are staunchly unwilling to get up off the futon and walk somewhere unless the futon in question is on fire. If you suggest to a Central...
Noodle house awash in sauce and lethargy
The Asian cuisine scene in New Haven is -- in a word -- weird. Japanese is scattered about the town, ranging in price from expensive to sell-a-kidney, while Malaysian squats on State Street like an estranged uncle. Thai has such a stranglehold on...