A time to eat in New Haven

The Greater New Haven St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee has a "food fest" planned from 1 to 5 p.m. April 3 with food items the whole family will enjoy, organizer said.
The event will feature Irish and Italian dishes from popular local restaurants and pastry shops, the organizers said.
It will be held at the Knights of St Patrick, 1533 State St., New Haven.
A partial listing of the businesses supplying food include: Only the Best, Lorenzo's Restaurant, Corso's Deli, Anthony John's, Pasta Avest, Nick & Tony's Appiza, Francesco's, Paesano's Pastries, Lucibello's Pastries, Chibaso Bread, Playwright Restaurant, and Flemmings, organizers said.
Parade Committee members also will supply trays of homemade food and desserts, organizers said. The menu will range from pastas to various meat dishes. Vegetarian food and gluten free items will be offered.
Reservations are encouraged but a limited number of tickets will be available at the door.
Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children and can be reserved by contacting Joe Mastroangelo at 203-843-2612 or Kathleeen Saunders at camerakate@yahoo.com