{"id":814,"date":"2019-09-22T15:14:10","date_gmt":"2019-09-22T15:14:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hqnn.org\/hqpress\/2019\/09\/22\/2019922take-a-bite-of-hamden\/"},"modified":"2020-09-05T19:29:07","modified_gmt":"2020-09-05T19:29:07","slug":"2019922take-a-bite-of-hamden","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hqnn.org\/hqpress\/2019\/09\/22\/2019922take-a-bite-of-hamden\/","title":{"rendered":"Take a bite of Hamden"},"content":{"rendered":"

You hungry for a bite? Next week is Restaurant Week in Hamden and below are just a few of the highlighted places to go.<\/p>\n

If you want to know what other restaurants there are CLICK HERE<\/span><\/a>!<\/p>\n

Aunt Chilada\u2019s <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
\n

\n
\n

Aunt Chilada\u2019s doubles a spot for students to go on weekends.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

WHERE: 3931 Whitney Ave, Hamden, CT 06518<\/p>\n

WHY: This is a Tex-Mex restaurant, with occasional live performances and it holds a great atmosphere. It is known for its drinks and is a very popular Quinnipiac hang out location. <\/p>\n

DELIVERY: Yes <\/p>\n

DISTANCE: a 5 minute drive and a 38 minute walk<\/p>\n

QVHD (Health Rating, see map below): B <\/p>\n

B&D Deli Works <\/strong><\/p>\n

WHERE: 3584 Whitney Ave, Hamden, CT 06518<\/p>\n

WHY: B&D Deli Works has a variety of sandwiches and salads. You hungry for lunch? This is a Quinnipiac go-to. It\u2019s close enough to school where you can walk and not have to worry about parking. It\u2019s a small place but has delicious food. <\/p>\n

DELIVERY: Yes<\/p>\n

DISTANCE: a 3 minute drive and a 20 minute walk <\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
\n

\n
\n

Eli\u2019s on Whitney is a hot spot for all Quinnipiac students.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

QVHD: A <\/p>\n

Eli\u2019s on Whitney <\/strong><\/p>\n

WHERE: 2392 Whitney Ave, Hamden, CT 06518<\/p>\n

WHY: Eli\u2019s has the perfect location, it has an outside patio for when it is a nice day and you want to sit outside. It has different kinds of food and is made for everyone. <\/p>\n

DELIVERY: No <\/p>\n

DISTANCE: 8 minute drive and a 53 minute walk<\/p>\n

QVHD: B<\/p>\n

Ixtapa <\/strong><\/p>\n

WHERE: 2547 Whitney Ave, Hamden, CT 06518<\/p>\n

WHY: Ixtapa is a mexican cuisine restaurant that many Quinnipiac students go to. It is small but tasteful. It\u2019s close to school and the perfect price range for college students. <\/p>\n

DELIVERY: Yes<\/p>\n

DISTANCE: a 6 minute drive and a 46 minute walk <\/p>\n

QVHD: A<\/p>\n

Mickey\u2019s Restaurant and Bar<\/strong><\/p>\n

WHERE: 2323 Whitney Ave, Hamden, CT 06518<\/p>\n

WHY: Mickey\u2019s is an urban bistro with Italian food and an outside patio. You can enjoy different kinds of food with family and friends. It has both booths and tables for everyone to enjoy. <\/p>\n

DELIVERY: No<\/p>\n

DISTANCE: 8 minute drive and a 54 minute walk <\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
\n

\n
\n

Wentworth\u2019s is another Whitney Ave. staple.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

QVHD: B<\/p>\n

Wentworth\u2019s Homemade Ice Cream<\/strong><\/p>\n

WHERE: 3697 Whitney Ave, Hamden, CT 06518<\/p>\n

WHY: Wentworth\u2019s Homemade Ice Cream is a cute rustic home with a backyard where you can relax outside. There is a patio where you can eat ice cream in front of the house. It has classic and creative flavors for everyone. <\/p>\n

DELIVERY: No<\/p>\n

DISTANCE: 4 minute drive and 24 minute walk<\/p>\n

QVHD: N\/A<\/p>\n

\n

The map below gives a complete list of restaurants in Hamden and they are sorted by their health rating.<\/p>\n