Cafe Plans Opening In Downtown New Haven

NEW HAVEN, CT — Crafted by Hand Café will open July 27 at its 167 Orange St. location. The restaurant will specialize in unique all-day breakfast, artisanal tacos, sandwiches and salads.

Chef-Owner Christopher Bateman started his career in Stamford after graduating from The Culinary Institute of America in New York in 2000.

His culinary experience and travels range from Sous Chef for the Pierre Hotel 2000-2003 in New York City to Chef de Cuisine for the Four Seasons Resort in Maui 2003-2006. In 2006 he joined the Essex house NYC.

Open seven days a week, CBH Café hours are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekends. The cafe will serve breakfast and lunch, soups, and salads, with prices ranging from $5.50 for a Sunrise Quesadilla to $11.95 for Skirt Steak Salad. Sandwich offerings include Corned Beef Hash dip, Huli Huli Chicken tacos, Short Rib Grilled Cheese, among other selections that are inspired by Bateman's travels.

"I’m excited to begin this new venture," he said in a statement. "New Haven has always been my favorite city in Connecticut. I feel connected to the food scene here and even more with the community after moving to East Haven last year. I look forward to serving the local community who are looking for an approachable, quality food experience."

For information, visit cbhcafe.com, CBH Café’s Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/CBH-Cafe and https://www.instagram.com/cbhcafe/ on Instagram.