At the time, these might have been pretty ordinary scenes and not something most people would immediately think is of value to document. Fast forward to 2015 and I think these photos are very interesting – The New Haven Hospital no longer exist (now YNHH) but Libby’s does. Help us document The Signs of New Haven […]
Signs of New Haven – An Invitation To Submit Photographs – Jeffrey Kerekes
Anstress Farwell of the Urban Design League invited I LOVE NEW HAVEN and New Haven residents to participate in a project to capture images of the signs of New Haven. Anstress explains: “The concept for the exhibit is to show photographs of New Haven signs. Public interest in “legacy” signs has increased since the debate started […]
Only Boring People Get Bored????? – Jeffrey Kerekes
I recently heard something very provocative and what I initially felt was down right offensive. Then I thought about it some more and, while not a very graceful comment (and still a little offensive in tone), I think there is a kernel of truth in the message in that there is plenty to do for […]
City Point Kitchen – Jeffrey Kerekes
This is a concept born in the neighborhood among neighbors, owned by neighbors, built by another neighbor and staffed by neighbors. City Point Kitchen is neighborhood. Fresh local ingredients is what inspires Derrick the chef who also lives in New Haven. He noted people love their eggs (from Branford), their biscuits and gravy as well […]
Beyond New Haven – Two Roads Brewery – Jeffrey Kerekes
A short trip to Two Roads Brewery, 1700 Stratford Avenue, Stratford, CT, was a pleasant trip. A $5 tour of the facility also allows you to sample a variety of their beer offerings and was certainly worthwhile. They have a food truck outside because of stupid licensing/legislative issue, they cannot serve food inside so eat […]
Street Scenes – Jeffrey Kerekes
Candids from downtown New Haven.