The Yale Repertory Theatre (known as the Yale Rep) will be presenting Richard III http://www.yale.edu/yalerep/ The Rep is an easy walk from the downtown hotels.

The Long Wharf Theatre will be presenting Black Forest by Frank Giardina, "A marvelously funny and acute look at the fiendish complexity of academia"  http://www.longwharf.org/ The Long Wharf Theatre is on Sargent Drive at Exit 46 I-95 . This is a short drive from downtown hotels.

The Shubert Theatre on College Street is presenting the Carnegie Hall Jazz Band on the 17th http://www.shubert.com/
The Shubert is a short walk from the downtown hotels.

New Haven Symphony Orchestra Pak Conducts Mahler March 16 http://www.newhavensymphony.com/frame.htm
Jung-Ho Pak, conductor.  Featuring: Scriabin Symphony No. 4 (Poem of Ecstasy) Mahler Symphony No. 6 (Tragic). The concert will be held at Woolsey Hall on the Yale campus on the corner of Grove and College. This is a 10-15 minute walk from the downtown hotels.

Downtown

Amalfi Grille   196 Crown St., New Haven, CT  203-777-4745   Fine, fancy dining downtown. Close to Shubert Theater.   Price range: $10 to $20 (average meal/person, w/o drinks) Credit card info not available. Handicapped access info not available.

Anna Liffey's  17 Whitney Ave., New Haven, CT  203-773-1776   Voted Best New Bar in New Haven, 1998 New Haven Advocate Readers' Poll. Anna Liffey's offers a hearty pub lunch, Guinness on tap & simple, tasty Irish dinners. Price range: Information not available. Plastic: V/MC/AMEX   Handicapped access: no

Atticus Bookstore-Cafe 1082 Chapel St., New Haven, CT   203-776-4040  Good coffee, daily soup & sandwiches, pastries, variety of breads, books, cards. Street parking.  Handicapped accessible. Open daily 8 a.m.-midnight. Price range: less than $10 (average meal/person, w/o drinks) Plastic: V/MC/AMEX. Handicapped access: yes

Bangkok Gardens  172 York St., New Haven, CT   203-789-8684  Well-regarded Thai food with great people-watching across from the Yale Rep. Some vegetarian  offerings. Catering available, free delivery with $50 minimum. Street parking. Mon.-Thurs.  11:30 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri. 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m., Sat. noon-11 p.m., Sun. noon-10 p.m.  Price range: $10 to $20 (average meal/person, w/o drinks)  Plastic: V/MC/AMEX/Diners.  Handicapped access: yes

Bentara Malaysian Restaurant  76 Orange St., New Haven, CT 203-562-2511 Spicy Malaysian cuisine now in downtown's Ninth Square. Don't skip the shaved ice dessert.   Street parking. Sun.-Thurs. 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. & 5-11 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.  & 5 p.m.-midnight.  Price range: $10 to $20 (average meal/person, w/o drinks)   Plastic: V/MC/AMEX/Diners.  Handicapped access: yes

Caffe Adulis 228 College St., New Haven, CT,  203-777-5081  Ethiopian. The College St. fixture serves international beers & martinis. Occasional jazz & pop  entertainment. Street parking. 7 days, closed holidays.  Price range: $10 to $20 (average meal/person, w/o drinks).  Plastic: V/MC/AMEX.  Handicapped access: yes

Galileo's  Omni New Haven Hotel, 155 Temple St., New Haven, 203-974-6859. Enjoy a bird's-eye view of New Haven while dining on crispy, seared sea  scallops or rack of lamb. Finish with hazelnut-chocolate bread pudding. L (Mon.-Sat.) D LS SB, $$$. Plastic: AE, MC, V, DC. S/NS. R (recommended). WA * (12/98)

Pika Tapas Cafe 39 High St., New Haven, 203-865-1933. Blond wood tables and mural-covered walls set the scene for this hip take on a Spanish classic. Pika Tapas serves up fine finger foods, and the selection is almost as eclectic as the art. Choose from appetizers like grilled baby squid, mussels  steamed with white beans and baked goat cheese with parsley bread. EntrE9es include roasted pork tenderloin and paella. Open daily. L (Wed.-Sat.) D LS, $1/2. Plastic:  AE, DC, MC, V.  S/NS, WA (11/98)

Roomba    1044 Chapel St.   New Haven    203-562-7666  Nuevo Latino cooking.. Everything's delicious so you can't really go wrong. Highlights:  empanadas filled with eggplant, tetilla cheese and mushrooms, coconut shrimp with mango horseradish salsa, roasted lamb loin with mojo de ajo, roasted duck with a tamarind  glaze, and chocolate guava lava. ­ Elise Maclay

Scoozi Trattoria and Wine Bar 1104 Chapel St., New Haven, CT  203-776-8268  Nouvelle Italian in the heart of downtown New Haven. Dine under the stars on an outdoor patio with live jazz bands or sip wine surrounded by artwork. Attentive staff.   Price range: $10 to $20 (average meal/person, w/o drinks).  Plastic: V/MC/AMEX/DISC.    Handicapped access: yes

Samurai Restaurant   230 College St., New Haven, CT    203-562-6766  Elegant dining across from the Shubert, open late on theater nights. Multi-floor seating. Price range: Information not available.  Credit card info not available.  Handicapped access info not available.

Templeton's at the New Haven Hotel  229 George St., New Haven, 203-498-3222. The downtown ambience and proximity to theaters are key here. Try the rack of New Zealand lamb. Piano player Fri. and Sat. nights. Open daily. B L D LS, $$$. Plastic: AE, DC, DIS, MC, V. E. R. S/NS. WA

The Union League Cafe 1032 Chapel St., New Haven, 203-562-4299. Reminiscent of a Paris brasserie, this cafE9 boasts high ceilings, starched   tablecloths and a host of delectable French specialties. Lobster salad, lamb tenderloin and roasted breast of duck are highly recommended. Open daily. L (Mon.-Fri.) D, $$. Plastic: AE, DC, MC, V. R. S/NS. WA

Zinc  964 Chapel Street  203-624-0507 American  International/Ecclectic  Dinner  Reservations Accepted  Bar/Lounge  Smoking Section Wheelchair Access  Private Rooms Available. Lunch.  Major Credit Cards Healthy/Vegetarian Choice Micro-Brew  Take Out Available

Wooster Street Area

A short drive from the downtown hotels and worth it if you're looking for good Italian food.

Alto Basso 232 Wooster St., New Haven, 203-865-1109. The name means tall and short, and it describes the two owners, Culinary Institute of America  graduates, who will entice you with upscale cuisine featuring lobster ravioli and flash-seared Angus beef carpaccio. An extensive wine list is offered. Closed  Mon. L (Tues.-Fri.) D, $$. Plastic: AE, CB, DC, MC, V. R. S/NS. WA ** (4/99)

Frank Pepe Pizzeria 157 Wooster St., New Haven, 203-865-5762. THE SPOT, 163 Wooster St., New Haven, 203-865-7602. While world-famous clam pizza is the standout at these Wooster Street landmarks, many other varieties, including the white broccoli and white spinach pies, are also well worth the usually long wait. Beer only. Closed Tues. Best Pizza--Statewide (Frank Pepe Pizzeria). L (Fri. & Sat.) D, $. Plastic: NC. NS. WA

Sally's Apizza 237 Wooster St., New Haven, 203-624-5271. Sally's is a New Haven institution, serving world-class pizza baked in a coal oven that  imparts a delicious smoky flavor to every bite. Whatever you order, get one to take home. Beer only. Closed Mon. Best Pizza (runner-up)--Statewide. D LS, $. Plastic: NC. R. WA

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