It’s hard for me to think of two more appealing establishments to hang out with friends—drinking and dining—than the two Ginger Man restaurants. Unlike gingerbread men in a bakery display case, these Norwalk and Greenwich restaurants are not cookie-cutter twins. They’re more like cousins who share a passing family resemblance. The paterfamilias of these restaurant… Continue Reading
Monthly Archives: July 2009
A Follow-Up To Our July 4th Celebrations
Peter Cisek, my friend and fellow faculty member at Naugatuck Valley Community College, sent this today with the suggestion that we share it with a few people. So, here it is: A true “Welcome Home” to a HERO. Killed in action the week before, the body of Staff Sergeant First Class John C. Beale was… Continue Reading
American Steakhouse Might Be Connecticut’s Best Bang For The Buck
In these troubled economic times, it’s natural to look for ways to stretch your dining dollar. But some of us have always been budget-conscious. For years, I have viewed American Steakhouse as one of Connecticut’s best bangs for the buck. Much credit for the success of these surprising restaurants should go to hard-working owner Isabel Tartaglia. [...]… Continue Reading