Monthly Archives: May 2009

Still River Café, Eastford

Posted on May 29, 2009 by Jonathan Braverman • 0 Comments

5 Stars… Extraordinary

Still River Café Runs Deep

One of Connecticut’s most intriguing, and cutting-edge, restaurants is Still River Café, located improbably in the town of Eastford. Frankly, I sometimes wonder how this restaurant survives its isolated location. From any significant city, it’s a substantial trip (it’s just 15 minutes from Storrs). But the fact that Still River Café not only survives but thrives is a tribute to the extraordinary dining experience it provides. Although I live more than an hour away from the restaurant, I have made the trek three times, and undoubtedly will do so again.… Continue Reading

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An Iberian Evening At Real Art Ways And Costa Del Sol

Posted on May 26, 2009 by Frank Cohen • 0 Comments

I am periodically drawn to Hartford, not only by its maturing dining scene but by other cultural offerings. Last week, friends and I decided to make an Iberian evening of it, combining a fado documentary at Real Art Ways with dinner at Costa del Sol. Real Art Ways was absolutely packed, but the vast majority… Continue Reading

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Silver Spring Country Club In Ridgefield—How The Other Half Lives

Posted on May 25, 2009 by Frank Cohen • 2 Comments

The idea behind my frequent blogging is to share with readers my culinary adventures great and small. As one who eats out virtually every day of the year, those experiences run the gamut from casual to formal, from impromptu to planned, from conventional to cutting-edge, from inexpensive to priceless. Some experiences readers may be able… Continue Reading

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