Reviews of recipes & restaurants in Connecticut and beyond
The Trumbull Times reported today that the Cheesecake Factory is seeking permits for outdoor dining and liquor from Trumbull’s Planning and Zoning Commission. If the permits are approved it looks like the Cheesecake Factory is planning on moving into Westfield Trumbull Mall. Fingers crossed this one gets approved! Famous for their decadent and creative cheesecakes […]
MorePie. The word alone or combined with other wonderful words like Jes’, apple, blueberry, chocolate, banana creme, peanut butter, or pecan grabs my attention. Make it a la mode and you have a culinary masterpiece, unless you’re a pie purist (and on some days I am just that) and then a piece of pie by […]
MoreThe stage is often no longer round and sometimes the stage itself becomes a different venue – school auditoriums, festivals, and even the park – play host to his characters and his words. Yet no matter where we watch a performance, Shakespeare always remains Shakespeare, the bard with the ability to teach us about human […]
MoreI was born on a day that barely exists; once every four years I can celebrate my birthday. I cherish birthdays and do not understand people who do not. I’ve always had the challenge of when and how to celebrate and the older I become the more I make sure I enjoy birthdays, even during […]
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 […]
MoreWhether you celebrate Valentine’s Day or prefer to believe Cupid is stupid (Isn’t that great?! A friend shared that one with me recently), today is the day many will tell and show their loved ones how much they are loved. Small acts of kindness and food are two ways I like to show my love […]
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 […]
MoreFor all you romantics out there Valentine’s Day is almost here and I know that means you’re looking for a way to do something special for your valentine. How does oysters, caviar, a signature cocktail, and more sound? Parallel Post, a modern-American restaurant focused on seasonal and regional cuisine based in the Trumbull Marriott and […]
MoreOne year ago today I launched my blog with a recipe for oatmeal muffins and my coverage of Chowdafest 2013. One year go today marked a month’s work of excessively watching the Cooking Channel and the Food Network, creating my website after watching lots of YouTube tutorials, and writing about a dozen posts so I […]
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