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Chop Suey: Worth The View - September 14, 2008
I’m always asked for recommendations of where to dine in the Big Apple. Some places I recommend because of the food, others for the view or atmosphere. Chop Suey is the latter. It’s an Asian-style restaurant (obviously) in a glass-enclosed …
A Connecticut Shoreline Find (One That’s Not in My Zagat!) - September 12, 2008
I wasn’t expecting to discover a new restaurant last night. Instead I thought I’d be dining with friends at their restaurant. But smartly — they chose to actually enjoy dinner instead of jumping up every two seconds to deal with …
A Little Japanese Gem: Mishima (NYC) - August 15, 2008
Earlier this month, I treated my friend Diane to a NYC day for her birthday — one that included a massage at an Asian-style spa and lunch of her choice. We ended up at Mishima, a Japanese restaurant on Lexington …
Merkato55: Skip the Trip - August 6, 2008
African chants emanated from my computer as I clicked on the Merkato55 website to learn more about the restaurant before heading down to dine there. Wonderful sounds reminiscent of those I heard on my trip to Tanzania earlier this year. …
The Trick to Getting into David Chang’s Momofuku Ssäm Bar - July 24, 2008
I was sure we would have to wait — a long, long time — as Momofuku Ssäm Bar is known for its lengthy lines and — as the ’08 New York City Zagat guide says — “crushing crowds.” Add to …
Bespoke’s Warm Fig and Cherry Tart - July 23, 2008
I returned to Bespoke (New Haven, CT) with yet another friend, to introduce Arturo Franco-Camacho’s creative cuisine… again I wasn’t disappointed.
After stopping by the table to say hi, Franco sent out the evening’s dessert special for us to try. …
A French Bistro, A Couple Days Off - July 10, 2008
We were heading to Deer Valley in the morning, busy trying to pack and get everything we needed ready to bring for my dad’s (Eric’s granddad’s) 90th celebration and the TV spot we’d be doing. I would have preferred not …
Providence Restaurant Weeks: The Capital Grille - July 7, 2008
PROVIDENCE: Like other cities Providence sets aside a period of time where people have a chance to experience the dining scene at reduced pricing. During restaurant week you can sample a variety of the city’s restaurants from a pre-selected, three-course, …
Jasper Murdock’s Ales on Tap - July 6, 2008
“Do we have to go inside first to sit outside?” I asked Courtney, the effervescent waitress serving tables alongside the Norwich Inn as we walked into the open courtyard.
She refrained from laughing, sported a big grin, and said, “Sit …
Grilled Popeye Sandwich - July 4, 2008
The restaurant we had headed to for a bite was closed, which should not have been surprising as it was Fourth of July. As we stood there the aroma of grilled and fried food from the pub across the street …
Thali’s Konkan Crab - June 24, 2008
During the second stop of Saturday’s restaurant tour, Amal Raj — a chef from Thali — demonstrated how to prepare Konkan Crab, their signature appetizer, the one I’d call a Bite of the Best.
The restaurant and this mild flavored …
I’ll Take My Sommelier Chilled - June 23, 2008
Last weekend, some out-of-town friends, Eric and I did a progressive meal around New Haven (CT). We had different courses at different restaurants, giving my Tennessean guests a true taste of Elm City.
While sharing an entree at a restaurant …
Horned Dorset Primavera Restaurant - June 19, 2008
As you may or may not know, I also help run a travel company, www.VillasCaribe.com. We specialize in luxury vacation rentals across the Caribbean and Mexico. One of the best parts of my job are the travel perks; and …
A Taste of Bespoke with Arturo Franco-Camacho in New Haven - June 14, 2008
“Day boat scallops smell fresh, like sweet milk,” explained Arturo Franco-Camacho, owner and creative chef of Bespoke (New Haven, CT) as he began his demonstration of porcini encrusted sea scallops served with a cauliflower puree, fava bean shiitake ragout and …
SoNo’s Osetra - May 28, 2008
For those who don’t live in Connecticut (that’s most of you), SoNo is the nutmegger term for a neighborhood in the South of Norwalk. It’s a play on New York’s SoHo (that name btw comes from South of Ho…
Best Fried Chicken in America: NOLA’s Willie Mae’s Scotch House - April 16, 2008
Fried chicken so good that when it was served last week at a Food Media Seminar in New Orleans, LA (or NOLA as it’s called) there wasn’t even part of a piece left on the serving trays during …
A Find: Tuscany Restaurant - March 17, 2008
Sometimes it’s not easy to find a decent — and convenient — locale to meet a friend for dinner in certain parts of Connecticut. But sometimes in that search, I discover a gem worth the trip.
Tuscany Restaurant in Bridgeport …
Fraîche: A Newcomer to the CT Restaurant Scene - March 9, 2008
A newcomer to Connecticut’s restaurant scene, Fraîche offers a fresh twist to its menu with market driven dishes pumped with flavor. This inviting restaurant with sophisticated country touches is tucked in a small strip mall in Fairfield, an easy drive …
Azul Restaurant, Mediterranean + Asian = Innovation - March 3, 2008
While in Miami last week for the South Beach Wine & Food Festival, I slipped across the causeway for a sampling of the creative cuisine of Clay Conley (a Todd English protégé) at Azul at the Mandarin Oriental …
Arts & Ideas’ New Haven Holiday Season Restaurant Tours - November 7, 2007
New Haven Restaurant Tours: Devotees of the International Festival of Arts & Ideas’ popular food tours can indulge themselves in two tours offered during the holiday period.
Vino, Saffron y Sofrito: Flavors of Spain and Latin America will take …
Atlanta’s Watershed with Scott Peacock - October 24, 2007
Last time I headed to Atlanta, the answer from my food buddies as to where I should eat was Scott Peacock’s Watershed.
First time down West Ponce De Leon, we drove right past the gas-station turned casual-with-personality restaurant. Once finally …
Star Gazing: New Michelin Guides - October 9, 2007
Not surprisingly, Per Se, Le Bernardin and Jean Georges each kept their three Michelin stars in the just released New York City guide (October 10, $16.95). New Manhattan star holders include Blue Hill, Anthos, and L’Atelier de Joel Robuchon (in …
TidBites - October 3, 2007
Tidbits of information about food, travel, contests and more
The Tasting Table agrees with me as to their favorite Corkbuzz dish: the buttery bowl of bucatini with Brussels sprouts and chile oil. They like it with a glass of Trimbach Riesling Reserve with it — which is why they …
Read MoreEven if you don’t watch Mad Men, you’ve heard about the hot series based on life in the ‘60s and Don Draper, it’s lead character. The series is so hot that clothing styles and the cuisine and cocktails of …
Read MoreJust attended a “Destination DC’s 2012 New York Media Reception,” where I met Derek Brown, owner of the Columbia Room in Washington, D.C. He was serving a cocktail, made with Bowmore Single Malt Scotch —that was well blended, not too …
Read MoreChristina Verrelli’s Pumpkin Ravioli with Salted Caramel Whipped Cream was the winner of a million dollars at the Pillsbury Bakeoff last month in Orlando.
Martha Stewart announced all the winners live on her television show broadcast from the Bakeoff. Martha …
Read MoreIn a newsletter I received from Kardea Gourmet recently, I saw this simple recipe for chimichurri — an herb-oil sauce to add flavor to foods used widely in Argentina. Thought I’d share it!
Traditionally it’s used for grilled meats — …
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