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Happy Six Year Anniversary to Ordinary in New Haven!
New Haven CT is home to some of the greatest little taverns and establishments. Locals refer to the city itself as the GSCIA (Greatest Small City In America). One of my favorite places to enjoy a cocktail in the greatest small city in America is on Chapel Street, right across from the historic city green, at Ordinary New Haven!
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| Ordinary at 990 Chapel Street, New Haven CT |
Ordinary, is considered New Haven’s oldest tavern, as it is housed in the space that originally operated as part of the former Hotel Taft in the 1900's. We love our local history and we love that Ordinary is now celebrating its six-year anniversary with a series of new initiatives and designs that kicked off in early May 2019.
We had a chance to visit last week and experience some of the fun Under the Big Top! And OH what FUN we had!!!
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| Ordinary New Haven - Menu |
That's right! Part of their new design is to feature a new circus theme to celebrate Connecticut's connection to P.T. Barnum, one of the greatest showman of all time, with a multi-month-long theme that will celebrate P.T. Barnum and his vision of the circus.
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| Photo Courtesy of Ordinary New Haven Welcome to Ordinary! |
Tim Cabral, one of the co-founders of Ordinary noted, “Ordinary has been transformed into the ‘Greatest Show on Earth,’ bringing you back to the glory days of the circus under the big top of the late 1800’s. Our bar area is modeled after the traditional entry-way into the big top, featuring hand-drawn original chalk art, reprints of historical posters and photographs, colored round lights surrounding our menu boards and relevant props. The door into our dining room will be tented, featuring material reminiscent of a classic circus tent, with the room itself featuring wall projections, additional artwork and posters and a few other surprises.”
Even better is that this is all being done in collaboration with the Barnum Museum in Bridgeport CT!
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| Chalk Mural at Ordinary New Haven |
So why the change? Tom Sobocinski, another co-founder summed it up nicely: “We heard a lot of great feedback from our patrons after our Miracle pop-up concept this past holiday season. Our regulars enjoyed the change in décor, the appropriately themed cocktail and food menu updates and the good-natured kitsch that went along with it! As we approached our six-year anniversary, we decided to run with this theme idea on a permanent basis, and a couple of times per year, will be launching a new concept to update the décor, food and drink menus, and of course welcoming back Miracle over the holidays.”
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| Photo Courtesy of Ordinary New Haven The Slush Puppy |
And the menu is FUN! Additions to the classic cocktail and food menu for this special theme include:
- Slush Puppy (Uncle Val's Restorative Gin, Otto's Vermouth, Pink Peppercorn Syrup, Citrus, Watermelon, Basil, Liberation Angelico Bitters)
- Now You See Me (Peloton Mezcal, Ancho, Chipotle / Tamarind Syrup, Citrus, Cotton Candy)
- Tunnel of Love (Hacienda Reposado, Green Chartreuse, Cocchi Americano, Beet Shrub, Liberations Mole Bitters, Lavender Smoke)
- Caramel Corn
- Funnel Cakes
- Alcoholic Cotton Candy
- Dirty Water Dogs
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| Hot Dogs at Ordinary New Haven |
I'm not the only one with a soft spot for my native New Haven and the people in it! The owners are too! Jason Sobocinski, Ordinary co-founder said, “We are beyond grateful to the city of New Haven and beyond for a fantastic six years here in a city that we all love. It is truly this city and our special patrons that helps continue the legacy and history of this watering hole, helping it continue to live on as a unique, welcoming tavern for another 100+ years! To give back to this city that has supported Ordinary, we are proud to be paying it forward, working with local charitable organizations to host pop-up fundraisers on Sunday afternoons over the coming months. We are also planning on donating $1 from the sale of each special P.T. Barnum Charitable Cocktail to The Barnum Museum throughout the run of this pop-up.”
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| Photo Courtesy Ordinary New Haven |
In addition to this new rotating theme concept and charitable component, the ownership team has also instituted a new service model to improve the overall experience for patrons.
Let me tell you, that is why Ordinary is EXTRAordinary!
Their service is spectacular no matter the season, day, or time. “Our goal is to always provide our guests with a superior level of service, which can sometimes be a challenge during crowded weekend periods,” said Mike Farber, co-founder, Ordinary. “To provide an unprecedented level of service in the area, we’ve added a doorman to our team during busy periods, who will greet guests at our front entrance. Prior to walking in, the doorman touches base with our floor manager to be able to direct every guest to a designated space at the bar, along the standing rail or in the back dining room. Each party will receive a personal introduction to their point person – a bartender or server, who is designated to take care of them for the entire visit. This alleviates the frustration of having to push through to order a drink or food at the bar, feeling uncomfortable not having a place to stand or sit, and more importantly, provides a New York City-level of attention for our patrons. We’ve been test-running this new model for the past few weeks, and after a resounding level of success, will be permanently implementing it during busy periods moving forward.”
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| Photo Courtesy of Ordinary New Haven Cotton Candy Cocktails |
It's no surprise that Ordinary was highlighted as one of the “Greatest Bars in the World” in 2015 by Conde Nast Traveler magazine.
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| Photo Courtesy of Ordinary New Haven |
Join me in congratulating the team at Ordinary for six wonderful years and visit them soon to experience the fun Under the Big Top for yourself!
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| Photo Courtesy of Ordinary New Haven Magic Tricks and Fortune Telling |
Ordinary New Haven
990 Chapel Streetwww.ordinarynewhaven.com
(203) 907.0238.
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