I need to try Lazeez!

Ah yes, they are solid. Good to know they’re still doing buffet.

Star of India in Orange is worth checking out too, good buffet.

I didn't know that about the corn field. We drive by it all the time! I do know if you own property and farm it, you get major tax breaks. I thought it was weird to farm it with the same crop year after year. Probably cow corn. Maybe the rent it out? Interesting

I found the place I’m living now (been here a year and a half) on Roomster. They were literally the first guys I messaged, there’s been essentially 0 issues with any of the 5 roommates, and since we’re splitting 5 ways my rent is obscenely cheap - 370 a month plus utilities in a decent neighborhood in New Haven proper. Obviously not everyone will get as lucky as me, but worth checking out the site. The one downside was that I did have to pay for a subscription to send messages on Roomster, I think it was like $12 a month, but I only needed the one month.

I'd second the Lunch specials at Sitar and House of Naan. You'll still get a variety of items for a relatively low price (nowhere near as much food as a full on buffet), but it'll taste a lot better than the Tandoor buffet line in my opinion.

You may find something on Roomies.com be safe !!

I imagine Yale has a resource you might ask about. craigslist and Facebook marketplace/local Facebook pages, maybe nextdoor, (and probably Reddit) are good places to look.

Lots of different directions to go here.

Milford, definitely great has a lot to do and great spots to go out and have some drinks/food...but if you are looking to walk from spot to spot, not so much.

Hamden, has some good spots but they are few and far between (just my opinion). Outside of Mikro I don't find myself going out in Hamden all that often... most of the bars are overrun with Quinnipiac students. Side Street and Aunt Chiladas are great for people in the mid to early 20's but you may feel out of place in your 30's.

Shelton, similar to Milford has some good spots but I don't think you'll find yourself walking from spot to spot. Probably expect to see a slightly older more "local" crowd at the bars. Honestly not super familiar with Shelton, only places I have been are Spotted Horse and Crave.

I'm sure as you know the closer you get to NW CT the "quieter" it is going to get...

As others have mentioned I think a spot like Westville or East Rock would be great especially if you are renting initially.

Yeah, so you are right around the corner.

I see one of them on Rock Rd pretty regularly in spring, summer, early fall.

Then I think the meeting place is on Wildwood Dr.

In CT, there still are laws on the books that allow you to drive farm equipment on the roads. He may have had his orange triangle on the back.

And it may not have been a beer in hand. I don't want to make any accusations about a citizen doing something completely legal. It might have been an energy drink. The cans look similar.

I want to be fair, and not call anyone out, or come to any conclusions about something I may know nothing about.

Did you know that the corn field on North High St is owned by the town?

What do they do with that corn every year?

I'll be watching out for them!

I'm in Foxon. Almost north Branford.

I do see the golf carts along the ⛱ Beach!

Rental property around here gets scooped up very quickly. Actually, any property really whether rental or purchasing, goes fast so I'd start looking for somewhere to rent a little bit before you plan on actually moving here. It's definitely what they call a sellers market which has been difficult on buyers/renters, at least everyone I know has had a difficult time.

Other than that, all the places everyone mentioned are great places. I saw someone mention Morris Cove which is really a great neighborhood but prob more suburban than you're looking for and there's no bars/restaurants immediately nearby within walking distance. It was a very Italian neighborhood at one point but has changed a bit so there are a few small markets but that's it. East Rock is probably more what you're looking for.

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My favorite two are probably House of Naan and Lazeez. Will definitely need to check out Coromandel!

Sitar is good but House of Naan and Coromandel are my favorite for traditional Indian. I do like Sherkaan too but that’s more “creative” Indian I’d say.

They’ve got curry goat. All you need to know

I recall my father speaking highly of D M Barberet Jewelers in Thomsaton CT. In conjunction with jewlerly, they also repair clocks.

RIP India Palace

If your heart is set on a buffet, then definitely Tandoor. But Sitar is still the best overall

Luv that place with my whole soul.

I second this, Guilford is awesome as well as Madison, . very family friendly and quiet and good education. North haven & Wallingford isn’t bad as well but Guilford and Madison are better

I’m from Guilford and now live in NHV. Guilford is an amazing town to raise a family with a brand new highschool but may be too suburban for you. But Deff go check out the green. NHV is amazing and I’ve very much enjoyed living here the past 9 years. East Rock and Wooster square are just phenomenal places to live. Also check out the up and coming neighborhood around the Quinnipiac River Historic District. A brewery and high end oyster bar have both opened up shop there in last 6 months.

No longer a buffet post-COVID unfortunately

New haven is great. I grew up in Beaver Hill. When we moved back to Ct, we opted for Branford due to my wife teaching in NH and our concerns with schools. If I were renting I would look in North Haven! Milford Hamden orange Branford and maybe West Haven.

Never tried it!