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A Customer Special Message(s) sent to us
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Sent:
December
2007 |
Claire,
I just wanted to send a quick note to say "thanks so
much" for the opportunity to hand my artwork in your
restaurant during the month of November. It was an
especially positive experience that's even more
special because it happened at one of my favorite
places in New Haven.
I am proud to say that I was able to sell 3 pieces
of my artwork, and am donating $70.00 (10% of the
sales) to your rotating charities.
New Haven is very fortunate to have such a warm and
delightful establishment to brighten its' downtown
area. On behalf of myself and future new Connecticut
artists, thanks again for such a great opportunity
to display our work in such an accessible and
positive environment. Best Regards, Douglas Deveny
Response;
It is our pleasure to display the work of such
talented artists, and your show was one of the
finest ever. I hope you'll display with us again,
many times. Thank you for sharing your beautiful
work. Peace, Claire Criscuolo
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Sent:
Monday, August 27, 2007 |
My husband and I were at your restaurant
yesterday. You gave us two great mugs for our
anniversary. We were extremely touched and
enjoyed our coffee in them this morning. As I
told you, we had one of your carrot cakes for
our wedding cake. Our 18th wedding anniversary
was yesterday. We came in for a cup of coffee
and ended up sharing a piece of that same cake.
As we sat there enjoying the familiar homey
atmosphere we were both thinking of all that has
happened over the years.
Though you never met us before, Claire's Corner
Copia is woven through our lives. It has often
offered us sustenance for body and soul. Like
the week our son was in Yale's newborn intensive
care unit for the first week of his life. I was
there from 8 in the morning to 10 at night with
him. My husband would walk over and get food
from your restaurant and bring it back to me. It
offered such comfort during that trying time.
(My son is now a 6 foot tall 15 year old!).
I just wanted you to know how much we appreciate
Claire's' and what you have done for us. As I
said yesterday, you will never know the
influence you have had on people's lives.
We will treasure our mugs and the memories you
have helped create.
With gratitude,
Cathy J.
Response: It is because of wonderful people like
you that we do the work we do:) Thank you.
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Sent:
February
2007 |
Dear Claire's.... I've just had a month in New
Haven - I'm the Canadian who was giving out flag
pins - and your place saved my soul alive when I
first arrived, exhausted, traumatized, and hungry,
across the street at the Taft. If I hadn't had that
wonderful soup that first night, I think I might've
turned right around and gone home. Walker probably
has a better guess than I do about how many meals I
ate there, but it was certainly a fair number.
Thanks for having such a welcoming, relaxed, and
homey place - and of course, thanks for your
marvelous food.--Janet
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Sent:
February
2007 |
Claire & Staff: LOVE your restaurant. LOVE your
food. LOVE your cookbooks. Would love to have a
recipe for your quiche. Had some a few weekends ago
(mushroom & swiss)... YUMMY. Would you share? Lisa
Fairfield, CT
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Sent:
November
2006 |
Hi Claire, Tomorrow is a great day, as I bring
our daughter, Claire, to Yale College for her first
look. I attended YDS in the mid 80’s and my wife and
I ate at your establishment, along with our friends
on a regular basis. Yes, Claire is named after the
“good vibes” at Claire’s Corner Copia (back in the
day before you expanded!) and to this day we hunger
for your soups, sandwiches and Lithuanian Coffee
Cake! Claire, you are part of our family tradition!
Hope to see you again as our Claire checks out
Yale. With gusto, D....
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Sent:
September
2006 |
Claire, About six months ago we ordered three
cookbooks from you. We were aware of your
Corner Copia because we stop in whenever we pass
through New Haven, usually on our way to Cape Cod.
I just want to thank you for the cookbooks. I
can honestly tell you that they have resulted in a
tremendous improvement in the quality of our
family’s meals, and much fun and happiness in
cooking together and enjoying our meals. All
of your recipes have been big hits here, even with
our 17 year old football player. We are so
happy with your recipes I felt compelled to thank
you. Take care. L...
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Sent: August
2006 |
Dear Claire, I just had a Claire's Corner Copia night
at my house! I purchased your book on Friday and went
shopping yesterday to try some new recipes. I invited
my dearest friends ( who I have also taken to your
restaurant) over for dinner to sample the veggie burgers
and quacamole! Delicious! My husband and I were
craving a veggie burger and decided to take the train to
New Haven from Providence. Thanks for responding so
soon. Hope all is well. Next time, we are going to try
Basta Trattoria! Sincerely, Elaine
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| Sent: Thursday, March
10, 2005 |
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This week we were in New Haven and ate at Claires twice.
Being a vegetarian for almost 30 years it was wonderful to
find Claire's. My husband and daughter agree that Claires is
our favorite place to eat. A vegetarian haven. Unfortunately
we will be back in New Haven often for medical reasons but
we are so happy and look forward to eating at Claire's
again. I would also like to say how impressed we were with
your staff. The same person took our orders both nights and
he was a delight to talk to.
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| Sent: Sunday, March 6,
2005 |
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"What a find! While travelling through CT we decided to
pull off Rt 95 to stop and "smell the roses"! Busy café
located within quaint shopping and theatre district by Yale
University. Excellent Barbecued Tofu, Beef soy fajitas,
polenta, soups with your own mini loaf of sour dough bread,
huge salads, awesome homemade veggie burgers. Nice, cozy
atmosphere."
NE Ocean, NJ USA
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| Sent: Sunday, February
6, 2005 |
Claire-
Jackie and I have been coming here,
alone and together and with kids and friends for almost 3
decades now. Sitting here today, we were thinking about how
grateful we are for such a place that provides warmth, joy,
great food and conversation, and is a true respite from the
great weight of the outside world. And wouldn't it be
wonderful if the larger world stemmed from this center, this
special place, and its warmth and love was able to transform
this larger world? We'll try and share the warmth and love
of Claire's with us as we leave today.
Patrick (last name withheld) (and
Jackie (last name withheld)
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