We are proud of the accolades we've received over the years and we have our entire staff and community to thank for each and every one of them. Thank you so much.

New Haven Advocate Best Vegetarian Restaurant, 2008

Connecticut Magazine

Best Vegetarian Restaurant, 2008

Connecticut Magazine

Best Vegetarian Restaurant, 2007

Best Quiche, 2006

New Haven Advocate

Best Vegetarian Restaurant, 2007

Atlanta Journal, Travel Section, Sunday, February 3, 2008 

And, for a not-so-light finale? How about Lithuanian Coffee Cake at Claire's Corner Copia, A vegetarian and kosher hangout since 1975. The bundt cake, massive as a wedge of iceberg, hides brewed coffee, sour cream, nuts, cinnamon and raisins under that butter cream frosting.

Claire's may be the perfect spot to start the day, sipping tea under the hand painted sunburst ceiling, or to wrap it up, tucked against a window on the dimming world outside.

In this little hippie cocoon, it's a cozy spot to watch the parade of Birkenstocks and bow ties that is Yale and New Haven.

Claire Criscuolo, RN - Chef/Owner, Claire's Corner Copia

 VEGETARIAN CHEF NAMED
RESTAURATEUR OF THE YEAR
BY THE CONNECTICUT RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION   

(New Haven, CT - June 16, 2003) For the first time in its 30 year history, a vegetarian chef has been named Restaurateur of the Year by the Connecticut Restaurant Association. Claire Criscuolo, R.N.,majority owner with husband Frank of the acclaimed Claire's Corner Copia restaurant in New Haven, CT, is the award's 2003 recipient. More than 30 restaurateurs were considered in this year's competition, who represented more than  6,000 dining establishments throughout Connecticut. Candidates were selected based on leadership abilities and community involvement. 

In addition to her role as restaurateur, Claire is an established writer, having published three nationally distributed cookbooks (Claire' Corner Copia Cookbook, Claire's Classic American Vegetarian Cooking, and Claire's Italian Feast) and serving as a food columnist for the New Haven Register newspaper.

Partnership Award, 2002, from Children in Placement, a child advocacy program in Connecticut.

Aids Project New Haven Award for Outstanding Community Service,  1993