Italian PhD student visiting for a couple of weeks, few questions (?)

Submitted by ricktremila t3_10ldlco in newhaven

Hi everyone, I’m Riccardo (28M), I’m gonna stay in New Haven for a couple weeks at the beginning of March, since is my first time in the city (and in the area), I’d like to know a few things.

  • What’s the weather like in late February/March?

  • Is it possible to cruise the city just by walking? I’m staying in Dwight and I’m used to walk a lot, can I manage to?

  • Also, is safe walking at night?

Finally, I’d really like to meet local people of my age (more or less), anyone who might be interested in a future contact in Italy, don't hesitate to write!

Thank you, Take care!

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bgtdoug t1_j5x4st8 wrote

I would be happy to be a tour guide. I am around the first and second weeks in March, but away the third week. I own a restaurant, Next Door, which is on the other side of town from Dwight Street, but you would be welcome any time. I'm not in your age bracket, but I have lived in New Haven for 50 years and know it well. I also have a car and can take you around.

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ricktremila OP t1_j616pmn wrote

Thank you so much Doug for the kind words! Of course I will pass by Next Door and come shake your hand! Again, thank you so much! :)

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marche_au_supplice t1_j5w8sy2 wrote

The weather in late February/March is typically cold. We’ve had an unusually warm winter this year, but I would expect it to be near freezing for the most part. There might also be some days that are warmer, but it’s hard to say. I’d assume you’ll need a winter jacket and warm pants for the most part, but there could be a day that’s literally warm enough for shorts and a t-shirt—that’s just how weather is around here.

I’m terms of walking, it’s generally pretty safe. I wouldn’t necessarily plan to go on long neighborhood strolls at 2 am, but I wouldn’t feel unsafe walking home at 10 pm.

New Haven is a city, so there is always the possibility that some bad actor will give you trouble, but it’s usually pretty safe and quiet.

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Humbabwe t1_j5wb7mp wrote

Do me a favor and try a few pizza places (Frank pepe, Sally’s, modern) and tell us what you think. There are many who think that New Haven has some of the best pizza in the states (maybe the world). I know I’d be interested to hear what an Italian has to say about it!

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ilovetigerwoods t1_j5wxlfh wrote

My Italian boss likes Zeneli's, think that style is more Italian

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Humbabwe t1_j5wy75k wrote

I mean, the point is to try American pizza, but yea.

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ricktremila OP t1_j616trm wrote

Absolutely. I will try all these places and the other suggested, trying to find the perfect italian/american pizza in NH! Thank you so much! :)

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Kim_Jong_The_Illest_ t1_j5wa4d6 wrote

Where you will be is a good walking area. If you’re coming for some yale thing, more than likely, you’ll have no trouble walking to it.

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flytweed t1_j5xa5vm wrote

It may be Climate Crisis Mild; yes you walk everywhere; yes walking at night Be street smart No headphones

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ricktremila OP t1_j616juj wrote

Thank you everyone for your answers, they were really helpful, hope to meet ya all in New Haven!

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thekaz1969 t1_j6dtr6t wrote

Get to skappo if you get a chance. Good food, good wine, run by a wonderful Italian family. Mama is from Italy and would love to meet you, I'm sure (of course, she loves meeting everyone).

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