Date Night at the Omni New Haven
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One of the greatest joys since moving to Connecticut is the endless number of new cities to explore. Within a two-hour drive from our coastal home, we have the beaches, the mountains, and charming towns. It allows us to get out and explore all that New England offers. Over the weekend, David and I had the pleasure of popping into New Haven for a sweet little date night hosted by the Omni. It served as a wonderful little teaser for Valentine’s Day celebrations and gave us an adventure that even I could handle at 7 months pregnant.
Check-in at the Omni
For those who don’t know, New Haven is home to Yale University, one of the prestigious Ivy League schools. The Omni of New Haven sits right next to campus and across from New Haven Green. Founded in 1701, Yale is a deeply historic school, and you can quickly see how that inspired the Omni’s decor. The black and white photos alongside vintage football programs feel very New England. Upon check-in, we were greeted by the warm Omni staff and found a sweet little treat waiting for us in our suite. In celebration of Valentine’s Day, they are offering a thoughtful Romance Package to start your date night on the right note. The bottle of champagne (which has been saved for post-baby) and the sweet treats were deeply appreciated.Â
Event with Casa Robles Wine
Before dinner, we were invited to a Valentine’s Day wine-tasting event featuring Casa Robles, held at their rooftop lounge, Bar 19. While I couldn’t partake fully, David loved their selection of cabernets. To let this pregnant girl feel included, the staff happily whipped up some delicious mocktails for me to sample. Plus, there were several little plates to pair with the wine. Each bite was more delicious than the last, but we had to pace ourselves for the 7:00 dinner reservations ahead of us.
Dinner at John Davenports
After one final mocktail and glass of wine, respectively, we headed over to the Omni’s rooftop restaurant. John Davenports is on the 19th floor and offers sweeping views of the New Haven Green and Yale campus. Off in the distance, you can see East Rock Park, which I’ve heard has some of the best hiking in the area. From appetizers to our entrees to dessert, it was tempting not to wipe our plates clean. So many dishes sounded incredible, giving us an excuse for a repeat reservation in the future. Feeling incredibly full, we returned to our room and relaxed in the cozy Omni robes before drifting off to sleep.
Breakfast at the Hotel
Is there anything better than a hotel breakfast? We decided to have a lazy morning in the hotel room, which started with a hot steam shower and Nest products, Sicilian Tangerine, to be precise! Soon enough, breakfast called our names, and we returned to John Davenports. Delicious! If you order their breakfast sandwich, I recommend getting a side of their pepper jam, which is made in-house. Also, I wanted to sing our server’s praises. Robin was a delight to talk with and has worked at the Omni New Haven for over 15 years. I think it’s a testament to the hotel and restaurant’s quality.
Thank you to everyone on the Omni team for making this such a special retreat! David and I can’t wait to return and experience even more of New Haven, the Elm City, in the future!
Love from New Haven,
Katie
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