One-Day (Outbound) Getaways

Canal Quarter Tour, Downtown New Haven
May 4 through October 26
Saturdays, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Take a Taste of New Haven! The city's latest culinary and cultural incarnation is led by the animated and knowledgeable historian and food and drink lover Colin M. Caplan. The tour includes multiple food and drink stops with a carefully crafted menu that shows off some of the city's best cuisine and cultural surprises.  Downtown New Haven has both a rich past and a rich eclectic restaurant scene.

The Canal Quarter Tour starts off with tasting amazing fresh pastries and coffee at Koffee?, smoothies at Pure Health Lounge, then why not have some even more delectable cupcakes at Katalina's Kupcakes, traditional Japanese dishes, sushi and sake at Kumo Hibachi Steakhouse, a cheese tasting at Caseus, then down for rum and Cuban food at Zafra, a wine tasting at Odd Bins Bottle Shop and finally settle in for some beer and Irish fare at Anna Liffey's. Your bellies and your minds will be fully satisfied after this tour.

For more information on this tour visit www.tasteofnewhaven.com

Tours takes place rain or shine and please let us know about any food allergies.  You must email Colin at colin@tasteofnewhaven.com to check availability and to reserve, at least one week prior to the date of the tour you are interested in.  Please include your telephone number.  Once you’ve made your reservation, purchase your package at any Metro-North ticket office, full-service ticket machines (excluding New Haven or State Street Stations) or through WebTicket. WebTicket purchase must be made at least 5 business days in advance of travel date.

The deal

• Package price from GCT/Harlem-125th Street: adults/children 13 and over, $70.75; seniors, persons with disabilities and individuals receiving Medicare, $65.50.  Tour not suggested for children under 13.
• Package price from other stations: check here for price from your boarding station.

Take the New Haven Line to New Haven State Street Station. Check here for an ITINERARY.