Been to Union League Cafe in New Haven, CT lately?
We are celebrating a 50th birthday here and I emailed them asking of I could bring a birthday cake along? Haven't heard back yet? Is that tacky of me? Anyway, I have not been there is many years...what should I try besides fish? Thanks!
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Union League Cafe
1032 Chapel Street, New Haven, CT 06510
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We've been twice during the past six months and had great meals. The place was hopping both times. I tend to favor the fish there too, and my husband will go for any organ meats they offer.
Sorry to say, but yes, it is tacky to bring a cake to a restaurant, IMHO, whether at a family-style place or an upscale place. At Union League, get whatever fruit desserts are in season.
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Union League Cafe
1032 Chapel Street, New Haven, CT 06510›1 Reply -
linguist
Aug 15, 2011 06:10 PM
We haven't been since early summer, but I guess that counts as "recently." Whatever — Union League keeps getting better, and it's a fine place for a 50th birthday. I don't know about bringing your own cake: their desserts are really quite good (probably the best in town since the Queen of dessert chefs left Zinc to waste her talent at Leon's a couple of years ago).
What you should try depends on what you like (obviously), but don't be afraid of dishes that aren't just plain grilled X. The kitchen here is quite serious. One tip — sometimes my wife picks dish that isn't the one she most wanted, because of some accompaniment she really want (salsify, for example). She doesn't make that mistake any more, because they'll provide most anything they have as a side dish.
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Union League Cafe
1032 Chapel Street, New Haven, CT 06510
