New Haven, a coastal city once home to the Quinnipiac tribe of fishermen and farmers, now home to the Gregorian architecture of Yale University, a cool art scene and a downtown retail hub for brands like Urban Oufitters, Barnes & Noble, Starbucks and the Apple Store. New Haven hosts hundreds of Zagat-rated restaurants, lunch carts and food trucks, representing food from all over the world. A person favorite is Louis’ Lunch, serving New Haven since 1895. Tea lovers will delight in the authentic flavor of Taiwanese signature drinks at ViVi Bubble Tea. Music enthusiasts will enjoy free music concerts during the summer months. Intriguing pets can be found at Petco, the latest on display, a vanilla lobster and black telescope goldfish.

[FROM YALE UNIVERSITY]

[VIVI BUBBLE TEA]

[MEXICAN ART]

[SOUTH ASIAN ART]

[PETCO]

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