As anyone who has visited in recent years knows, the Arsenal area has been saved from its former shabby mall form into the chic new Arsenal Yards by the introduction of such swanky eateries as Buttermilk & Bourbon, City Works, and yet another effort to capture the original New Haven nuances of Frank Pepe’s world-famous pizza.
And while legends like Pepe and Jason Santos have had a hand in bringing the area back from the brink of relevance (and health standards), another restaurant has recently taken a shot at the Arsenal.
As anyone who has watched “Bar Rescue” knows, Jon Taffer knows how to make a place to eat and drink work. That is why folks around the Arsenal and far afield are excited to have him open his signature Taffer’s Tavern. And while the Tavern has been cited by others in the know as the restaurant of the future, we can enjoy it right now!
As Taffer is in charge, you can be sure that the food in fresh, the staff is prepared, and the place is spotless and meets all health and safety standards (thanks to Taffer’s other signature item – the Taffer’s Safe Dining System™). But what is most important is the menu!
In addition to exclusive drinks like the warming Campfire (made with Taffer’s trademarked rye whiskey) and the cooling, cotton-candy topped Cloud 9, or a sharable set of Taffers tasters, the Tavern also offers a wide range of wines and beers that go well with their massive Tavern pretzels and tot roast fries and before their pot roast Stroganoff and towering chicken and waffles, fork and knife chili “dawg,” brisket-blend burger, and/or Maine-style lobster roll. Whatever you enjoy, be sure to save room for their adult milk n’ cookies or a donut trip that is so fresh you need to order it before you order your meal!
Apparently the future of food (and food service) is now- so get going!