Zinc

Across from the historic New Haven Green, ZINC offers an innovative seed-to-plate menu that celebrates the surrounding community. Sustainable food has been the focus of ZINC since opening its doors in 1999 and has helped earn our place as a fixture in the downtown landscape. Our modern interpretation of “American Food” which is local market inspired and globally infused with a focus on...

Across from the historic New Haven Green, Zinc's chef/owner Denise Appel features a farm-to-table menu that changes seasonally as Appel scours markets and farms for hormone- and antibiotic-free meats and organic produce. Smoked and… Read More

In a sexy, dimly lighted storefront space looking toward the glorious city green, Zinc turns heads with its artfully prepared, globally inspired cooking. You can't go wrong with starters like the grilled shrimp with polenta grits, shiitake mushrooms, and bacon, or the Saigon beef lettuce wraps with peanuts, chili, and garlic. The pan-seared barramundi in a blue-cornmeal crust with...

Zinc Restaurant Review: Across from the historic New Haven Green, Zinc's chef/owner Denise Appel features a farm-to-table menu that changes seasonally as Appel scours markets and farms for hormone- and antibiotic-free meats and organic produce. Smoked and slow-roasted Berkshire pork, pan-seared barramundi, charred Vietnamese chicken breast and smoked duck Korean barbecue are examples of what...

The first thing you will notice after entering the wide doors with door pulls in the shape of a "Z," is the very cool, chic interior, where minimalist and sleek go hand in hand. Located just a few steps from the Chapel Street shopping area and the financial district, Zinc boasts a view of the New Haven Green from the zinc-plated community table, serving limited edition wine and a fresh-market,...