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Three New Haven dining rooms for a longer meal, from French cooking on Chapel Street to Spanish tasting courses and seasonal modern American plates near the Green.
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Union League · Downtown
Union League Cafe is a French dining room on Chapel Street with stained-glass windows, a fireplace and a substantial wine list. Its seasonal menu has included bibb salad, seared scallops and roast chicken; a soufflé du jour makes a fitting finish for a longer dinner.
olea · Downtown
Chef Manuel Romero's suckling pig anchors a tasting-menu meal at Olea. The dish was singled out for its preparation after a comparison with meals in Spain. Octopus and foie gras are other dishes to look for when they are on the menu; book ahead when Yale is in session.
ZINC · Downtown
Across from the New Haven Green, Zinc has served modern American cooking since 1999. Its kitchen favors Connecticut ingredients and brings techniques from several cuisines to seasonal small and large plates. The menu changes with the market, so the locally sourced produce is the thread to follow.