I regretted the closing of Montana Grill (not to be confused with the Ted’s Montana Grill outlets) located on White Street across from Western Connecticut’s Fairfield Hall in Danbury. My friend, Thiago Almeida, introduced me to the Brazilian joint’s namesake burger sandwich, two huge patties of beef topped with ham, bacon, a fried egg, corn… Continue Reading
Monthly Archives: May 2009
Caravela Restaurant In Danbury’s Portuguese Cultural Center
Having lived in the Danbury area the past year, I’m forced to observe that it doesn’t enjoy the embarrassment of culinary riches that some other metropolitan areas in Connecticut do. But one of its bright spots has been its Portuguese offerings. One of my favorite places to catch a good home-style meal is Caravela Restaurant… Continue Reading
Fe, Fi, Pho Vietnam
I remember about a decade ago when it was said that Vietnamese restaurants had become the most numerous in the Bay Area. I have always had a passion for Vietnamese food, from the simplest preparations to elegant modern dishes fused with French cooking techniques. In fact, for years my favorite restaurant on the Left Coast… Continue Reading