Between Bread and Twirl Opened in New Haven

Two new eateries celebrated their grand openings at the Shops at Yale this week.

Updated on Oct. 14, 2026 in Openings & Closings

Two brick-faced restaurant storefronts on a city sidewalk during golden hour, with warm light glowing from the windows. — Between Bread and Twirl officially launched at the Shops at Yale in New Haven this week, expanding the city's local dining options. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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Between Bread and Twirl officially launched at the Shops at Yale in New Haven. Both restaurants held ribbon cutting ceremonies to mark their arrival in the city.

Why it matters

Twirl owners established the business to address a local demand for affordable and accessible Italian dining options. The openings represent new additions to the retail mix at the Shops at Yale.

Twirl offers pasta bowls starting at $10 and a three-course Sunday Sauce meal for $25. The restaurant also features a 12-foot communal table for diners.

The players

Danielle Ginnetti

She is one of the co-owners of the new establishment, Between Bread.

Linda Minichino

She serves as a co-owner of Between Bread.

Craig Hutchinson

He is a co-owner of the new pasta-focused eatery, Twirl.

Jim Baronowski

He is a co-owner of Twirl.

The details

Between Bread occupies the former site of Copper Kitchen at 1008 Chapel St. Meanwhile, Twirl at 260 College St. operates with a model where customers select specific pasta types to pair with various sauces and add-ons.

The owners of Twirl first identified a need for local pasta restaurants in 2018.
Ribbon cutting ceremonies for both businesses occurred on October 14, 2026.

Market Landscape

These openings follow a pattern set by the Shops at Yale's ongoing efforts to attract and retain independent local businesses. By filling former storefronts, these additions contribute to the continued densification of the downtown commercial district.

Local diners now have new options for casual meals, including $10 pasta bowls and prix-fixe menus. These restaurants provide additional variety for residents and visitors shopping or working in the downtown area.

The takeaway

The addition of these eateries provides New Haven residents with more accessible and affordable dining choices downtown. Residents interested in checking out the new venues can visit the establishments directly at their respective locations on Chapel and College streets.