First Class
WELLNESS
New Haven in A Healthy Day
Yale’s hometown o;ers
nourishment for mind and body
New Haven Harbor
Lighthouse
America’s first planned city is easy
to navigate because it’s laid out in a
grid system of nine squares. ( Think
Hollywood Squares, with New Haven
Green in the center square, instead of
Paul Lynde). Amtrak delivers you to the
Beaux-Arts–style Union Station—the
rest is up to you.
MIND FOOD
There’s something about an independent bookstore that makes you feel good.
Atticus Bookstore/Café, near the Yale
Center for British Art, is stocked with
the classics, art books, graphic novels
and current fiction. Pierre Patrick, store
clerk and the author of several books on
Doris Day, calls the 30-year-old shop a
respite, a space for intelligent conversation and a delicious meal. “We have an
array of sandwiches and more salads
than you can imagine.” 203-776-4040;
atticusbookstorecafe.com
“You get a sense of the community when you go to the market,” says
Nicole Berube, executive director of
CitySeed, a nonprofit that promotes
healthy eating. You’ll find local cheeses,
fresh eggs, a bounty of veggies, plus
cooking demos, music and more. Enjoy
prepared foods, such as a fresh, grilled,
local cheese-and-tomato sandwich—
comfort food that doesn’t come with a
side of guilt. cityseed.org
A day at
the Farmers
Market
MEET THE FARMERS
Stretch your legs as you plan the
evening’s meal at one of several farmers
markets throughout the week.
Climb 70 feet to the top of the historic New Haven Harbor Lighthouse for
a real workout and a top-of-the-world
view. Lighthouse Point Park also is home
to a restored 1916 carousel that survived
the 1938 hurricane.
“It’s like taking a ride to the past,”
says Martin Torresquintero, outdoor
adventure coordinator for the City of
New Haven. The park o;ers some of the
best bird-watching on the East Coast, as
well as boat rentals and kayaking for all
skill levels. 203-946-6768
—Michael Hammett
An array of salads
are served at Atticus
Bookstore/Café
