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Kitchen Zinc - January 28, 2011

Met some friends recently during happy hour at Kitchen Zinc, where all wines — some that sell for $10 a glass —  are a mere $5! Our hunger had us ordering a pizza to snack on while we enjoyed our …


The Suburban, in Branford, CT - January 20, 2011

Arturo Franco-Camacho and his wife Suzette have another hit restaurant, this time a gastro pub in the suburban town of Branford, aptly called The Suburban.

If you dine in Connecticut, you know this team from their first hit, the neuvo-Latino …


Ristorante Luce - January 14, 2011

I don’t know why, people rave about Ristorante Luce in Hamden, CT, as I find it acceptable but nothing to special.

I did have a decent dish last time I met some friends there. I requested the Salmone Risote ($14) …


Top 10 Best Pizza Places - January 4, 2011

OK, OK, so these are the Top Ten Pizza Parlors for 2010, but it’s only the first month of 2011, so what criterion would we base that list on? C’mon, 2010 plaudits are still valid.

WorstPizza.com seriously examined over 500 …


Restaurateurs of the Year in CT: The Barcelona Group - December 28, 2010

The Barcelona Restaurant Group’s Andy Pforzheimer and Sasa Mahr-Batuz received the Restaurateurs of the Year Award from the Connecticut Restaurant Association

These restaurateurs currently have six locations of Barcelona Wine and Tapas Bars throughout Connecticut (Greenwich, Stamford, South Norwalk, Fairfield, …


New Menu Website - December 6, 2010

Still collecting and organizing piles of menus? Trying to keep your own rolodex of your favorite places to eat?  Forget about it, thanks to MenuPix.com, the world’s largest menu website.  MenuPix is already the most popular website for restaurant …


Mory’s in New Haven Reopened - September 27, 2010

After being closed for over 20 months, the storied Mory’s Association, a fixture in the New Haven community for over 150 years, re-opened its premises at 306 York Street in August. Mory’s has a long and distinguished history since its …


L’Orcio, New Haven - September 15, 2010

With all the branzini I’ve eaten this year, I’m afraid this succulent fish might end up on Monterrey Bay Aquarium’s Seafood Watch for being over fished. Other names for this mild, fairly firm white flesh — tastiest when cooked on …

The Boathouse at Saugatuck Rowing Club - August 13, 2010

Living in Connecticut, I’m always looking for places on the water to dine when the weather’s conducive. You’d think we’d have many many places to dine, but oddly there are few where you can actually sit outside by the water. …


Brick Oven of Black Rock Opens - July 8, 2010

Brick Oven of Black Rock, the area’s newest brick oven pizza restaurant, will celebrate their opening with an event this Saturday, July 10 from 12 to 5 pm, offering specials and promotions throughout the day including:

- The first 25 …


Dressing Room Taps New Chef and Unveils Tapas Menu - June 2, 2010

Dressing Room: A Homegrown Restaurant, (Westport, CT)  committed to serving local, natural and organic American food, today announces the promotion of Jon Vaast to head chef. The restaurant also unveiled its new American tapas menu, featuring smaller portions to give …

Brunch at Sage American Bar & Grill - May 2, 2010

Dining by the water is a perk of living in Connecticut — one that I take advantage of as often as possible. So when friends wanted to meet for brunch one spring Sunday – we opted for Sage American Bar …

Malaysian Kitchen: Roti Chanai with Curry Lentil Sauce - April 5, 2010

“Please Join Malaysian Ambassador Dato’ Sri Dr. Jamaludin Jarjis for an introduction to Malaysian flavors,” said the invitation to a cooking demonstration at the International Culinary Center in New York City.

These four chefs demonstrated (and we got to sample) …


James Beard 2010 Restaurant Award Nominees - April 2, 2010

The James Beard Foundation recently announced the final nominees for the 2010 James Beard Foundation Awards for Restaurant and Chef Awards.
Winners will be announced on May 3, 2010 at the gala.

CATEGORY: BEST NEW RESTAURANT A restaurant opened in …


Qdoba Mexican Grill Giving Grub for Giving Blood in April - April 1, 2010

Qdoba Mexican Grill, a fast-casual restaurant known for its fresh and handcrafted cuisine,  announced a “Give Blood. Get Great Grub”  partnership with the American Red Cross — evidence of Qdoba’s ongoing commitment  organizations that positively impact the communities they serve.…

Rizzuto’s in Westport, CT - March 12, 2010

Lucky me!

I met Rizzuto’s publicist for lunch recently at the restaurant located in the Saugatuck section of Westport, and ended up trying many of their delightful and delicious menu items featuring simple ingredients in classic presentations.

We began with …


Pio Pio – A Delicious Bargain - March 3, 2010

Pio Pio — an upper east side Peruvian restaurant specializing in roasted chicken — is one of Manhattan’s true bargains.

Seriously, who would have thunk that an order of Matador Combo ($32) would stuff three with enough leftovers for two …


The Corner in Milford, for Sunday Brunch - February 21, 2010

My friend Diane and I like to catch up over Sunday brunch — generally trying new places but sometimes returning to ones we’ve liked.  We returned to The Corner (Milford, CT) — a cozy place filled with regulars (we know …


2010 James Beard Foundation Awards – Semifinalists - February 19, 2010

The  2010 James Beard Foundation Awards restaurant and chef award semifinalists were announced yesterday. Selected from thousands of online entries, the prestigious group of semifinalists represents a wide variety of culinary talent, from legendary chefs and dining destinations in 10 …


New Haven Edition: Ibiza Tapas Wine Bar and Cafe, Hamden CT — I Can’t Stay Away - September 10, 2009

Ignacio Blanco always sports a smile. And he should, as he has another hit restaurant:  His new no-reservations tapas and wine bar across from Home Depot in Hamden, CT. It’s easy to drive right past it on Dixwell Avenue, …


New Haven Edition: Luca Ristorante Italiano (Wilton, CT), Worth the Trip - September 8, 2009

My iPhone found Luca Ristorante Italiano — and what a find.

We were on our way to see my childhood friend Nancy Sinacori perform in “Beyond Therapy” at the Carriage House Arts Center in Cranbury Park, Norwalk and decided to …


From Iberia to Latin America: Second Stop Bespoke Restaurant - June 17, 2009

“Where do I get green apple juice?” asked Arturo Franco-Camacho, as he smiled and sliced a green apple before putting it through a juicer. “Simple!”

The rooftop of Bespoke restaurant was the second stop of the From Iberia to Latin …


A New Menu Sampling at 116 Crown (New Haven) - March 20, 2009

When the owner of a restaurant invites you in to sample the new seasonal menu, who could resist? I know I couldn’t.

Not only was I able to try the food, but also their new libations. 116 Crown (the address …


Bespoke’s Arturo Franco-Camacho’s Milk Chocolate Banana Terrine - February 11, 2009

During the Global Tastes Restaurant Tour as part of Sneak Peek Week in New Haven, Arturo Franco-Camacho demonstrated this incredibly easy Banana Terrine.

Seriously — you can make the actual terrine in a few minutes with melted chocolate, …


Chef Denise Appel’s Spring Rolls from Zinc (New Haven) During Sneak Peek Week - February 9, 2009

The first stop on the Slow Food restaurant tour during Sneak Peek Week was at Zinc (964 Chapel Street, New Haven). Denise — a fan of Vietnamese-inspired cooking — demoed her Market Vegetable Rice Paper Rolls with a Peanut Sauce…


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