Reviews of recipes & restaurants in Connecticut and beyond
A new restaurant has opened in Stamford with food and decor that is as vibrant as the downtown scene it now calls home – Gastro Bar! Overlooking Columbus Park Circle from its location at 78 West Park Place, Gastro Bar’s large glass doors open onto their outdoor patio area allowing diners to experience the […]
MoreOn the corner of Washington Street and Water Street is South Norwalk’s newest formidable addition to the food scene: Washington Prime, Eating + Drinking Well. The large glass windows, clean brick façade with a pop of orange in the outdoor seating and bold lettered sign outside grabs your attention and beckons you to go inside. […]
MoreIt really is a simple dish if you think about it – all it requires is a soft roll or bun, butter, and fresh lobster…or lobstah. Yet, somehow it takes just the right skill to produce a lobster roll you want to tell everyone about, a lobster roll that reminds you of lobstah rolls in […]
MoreThere’s a new addition to Whitney Avenue in Hamden you should check out for lunch – Smoke Box BBQ! You’ll know you’re close to Smoke Box BBQ as you drive down Whitney Avenue because the smell of barbecue fills the air. Seriously. Just follow your nose! I found out about Smoke Box BBQ through Instagram […]
MoreWhat: Brunchcrawl Eggstravaganza When: Sunday, June 8th, 2:00pm Where: Downtown Stamford Tickets are on sale now! $45 per person Have you heard about Dishcrawl yet? This national start-up brings together people through a unique food adventure, think pubcrawl but with FOOD! Dishcrawl helps you explore your neighborFOOD (so clever, I love it. Check out […]
MoreOne of the things I love about eating out and exploring new food spots is finding memorable meals in some of the most unexpected places. Several weeks ago I had the privilege of being invited to dine at one of Fairfield County’s up-and-coming restaurants: Bistro 7 in Wilton. Known for their seasonal menu created from […]
MoreI keep a list in the notepad of my iPhone. The list is called “Restaurants To Try”. A few times a month we try a “new” place on my list. The “new” part means, more often than not, that they’re new to me and a place I’ve been hearing about. As you can guess it’s […]
MoreWhen Dew Drop Inn reopened a few weeks ago after a month’s hiatus for renovations, they opened their doors with 60 new wing flavors on their menu (you can read more here). Seriously, sixty new flavors. I’m determined to try as many of the 60 new flavors as possible and I’ll be posting regular wing […]
MoreEggs scrambled, fried, and whipped into omelettes. Fresh fruit drizzled with honey. Pancakes, waffles and crepes. Roasted meats ready for carving. Do you have the image in your head? Add a Mimosa or a Bloody Mary and you have one of my most favorite meals – brunch. Brunch means lazy Sundays, or at least a […]
MoreView looking inside the restaurant from the street. When you first enter Bistro B: American Bistro & Wine Bar, or peek through the large windows from the sidewalk like I did when I first visited (yes, I’m one of those people who peeks in at restaurants and peruses menus before committing to a meal) you’ll […]
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