Sandra’s Soul Food Celebrates 25 Years, Announces Expansion and Housing Project
Sandra's, a popular soul food restaurant in New Haven's Hill neighborhood, celebrated its 25th anniversary with a community cookout. The event also served as a platform for owners Sandra and Miguel Pittman to announce new ventures. They plan to open…
Hartford & New Haven, CT, August 24, 2026 —
Sandra’s, a well-known soul food establishment in New Haven’s Hill neighborhood, recently marked its 25th anniversary with a community cookout. The celebratory event provided an occasion for the restaurant’s owners, Sandra and Miguel Pittman, to unveil significant future plans.
The Pittmans announced their intention to open a new, expanded restaurant location early next year. The new establishment will be situated at 790 Congress Ave. This move signifies a growth in their culinary operations, offering a larger space for their popular soul food offerings.
In addition to the restaurant expansion, the owners are also developing plans for a new housing complex. This ambitious project is slated for their current location at 209 Davenport Ave. Further details regarding the scope and timeline of the housing development were not immediately available.
The 25th-anniversary celebration and the announcement of these new ventures highlight Sandra’s continued presence and commitment to the New Haven community.
Story summarized from the original created by Brandon Cortes on www.newhavenindependent.org, see more information here.
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