The Bite Has Been Postponed and Rescheduled for Saturday, November 7, 2020
After careful consideration, due to concerns related to the ongoing spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), we are postponing The Bite Foodie Festival and rescheduling it for November 7, 2020. While we are disappointed that we have to shift the date, our primary concern is always the safety and comfort of our staff, guests and colleagues.
If you have any questions, please check the frequently asked questions or contact Lisa Wrubleski at lwrubleski@ctpublic.org
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
All tickets that were purchased for April 4th are now valid for the rescheduled date of November 7th is now valid.
Please contact Lisa Wrubleski at lwrubleski@ctpublic.org to request a refund. Refunds will be issued with in 5 business days of the request.
Yes! We welcome donations in lieu of a refund; we will provide a tax acknowledgment letter for your contribution. Please contact Lisa Wrubleski at lwrubleski@ctpublic.org to receive your tax donation letter.
Reserve your General Admission and Master Class tickets here.
General Admission tickets are $130 and Master Classes are $10 each. The ticket is tax deductible.
General Admission admits you to the Omni Hotel in New Haven to experience vendors, tastings, demonstrations and the PBS Chef Showcase including a 3-course lunch.
This ticket is tax deductible and includes a complimentary 1 Month All-Access Membership Pass from America's Test Kitchen, a copy of Cooking with Nick Stellino, Nick’s newest eBook , and a Connecticut Public swag bag.
Optional tickets for Master Classes with our celebrity chefs may be added on to your General Admission ticket for just $10. Master Class tickets are only an option if you have selected a General Admission ticket.
The detailed event schedule and map of the venue will be available soon!
Your ticket is tax deductible. The Bite is a fundraising event for Connecticut Public.
Our mission is to inform, educate and inspire the people of Connecticut, connecting and empowering them through outstanding journalism, storytelling, education and experiences, to make our state a more extraordinary place to live, work and play.
Parking is available in the Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale parking garage. Parking is not included in the general admission price.
Please check your spam folder. Confirmation emails will be coming from lwrubleski@ctpublic.org with a subject line of Event Registration- The Bite. If you still have not received it, please email Lisa Wrubleski, Donor Relations Manager at lwrubleski@ctpublic.org.
All ages are welcome, however unfortunately our furry friends aren’t allowed.
Seats are not assigned and are available on a first come first served basis. An additional $10 registration fee is required for all master classes.
If you are a food, dining or lifestyle business interested in showcasing your products and services at The Bite, please submit an application here.
Vendors are approved on a juried basis and must tie in to our event.
Please ensure that you when you register online we have your email address. The e-cookbooks will be delivered post event via email.
Please contact Lisa Wrubleski, Donor Relations Manager at lwrubleski@ctpublic.org or 860-275-7250.
DIRECTIONS TO THE BITE
How to Get to the Omni New Haven Hotel
The Bite will be held at the Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale is located at 155 Temple Street, New Haven, Connecticut 06510
FROM TWEED NEW HAVEN AIRPORT - 4 MILES
Take I-95 South to Exit 47 (downtown) onto Route 34. Take Exit 1 and proceed to the first traffic light. Take a right at the light onto Church Street. Take a left at the third traffic light onto Chapel Street. Take a left at the next traffic light onto Temple Street. The hotel will be on the left side.
FROM HARTFORD BRADLEY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT /I-91 SOUTH: (50 MINUTES/45 MILES)
Take Exit 3 (Trumbull Street) - go to the third traffic light and take a left onto Temple Street. Follow Temple Street and proceed through three traffic lights. After the third traffic light, the hotel is located on the left.
FROM I-95 NORTH AND I-95 SOUTH
Take Exit 47 and proceed onto Route 34. Take Exit 1 on Route 34 and follow to the first traffic light. Turn right at the light (Church Street) and follow to the third traffic light. Turn left at the third traffic light (Chapel Street) and follow to the first traffic light.Turn left (Temple Street) and the hotel is on your left. Directional city signage (large yellow signs) is also available to assist from the I-95 exits.
FROM LAGUARDIA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT - 80 MILES
Take Grand Central Parkway east from Exit 7 to Whitestone Expressway to Whitestone Bridge to I-95 North. Take Exit 47 (downtown New Haven). Take Exit 1 and proceed to the first traffic light. Take a right onto Church Street. Take a left at the third light onto Chapel Street. Take a left at the next traffic light onto Temple Street. The hotel entrance will be on your left.
FROM JFK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT - 80 MILES
Take the Airport Exit North - the road name changes to JFK Expressway. Take the ramp right onto I-678 (Van Wyck Expressway). Turn right onto the ramp toward I-95. Take the ramp right onto I-95 (Bruckner expressway) toward New England/ Connecticut. At Exit 47, take the ramp left onto SR-34 toward CT-34/Downtown New Haven. At Exit 1, turn right onto the ramp toward downtown New Haven and keep left on the north frontage road. Turn right onto Church Street and then turn left onto Chapel Street. The hotel is at 155 Temple Street.
FROM UNION STATION - LESS THAN 1 MILE
Take a left onto Union Avenue. Take the next right onto Church Street South and go straight. You will reach an overpass. Continue to go straight. At the fourth traffic light, take a left onto Chapel Street. At the next traffic light, take a left onto Temple Street. The hotel is on your left.
DIRECTIONS TO HARTFORD/BOSTON/POINTS NORTH
Follow Temple Street to the end; the road bears to the right. Get over to the far left lane and take a left at the light. Go over the bridge and take a left at the next light. Bear to the left and take I-91 North.