Monthly Archives: August 2009

It’s Zuppardi’s, And I’ll Cry If I Want To…

For New Haven-style pizza so good that it will bring tears to your eyes, I recommend Zuppardi’s Apizza in West Haven. As you can see from the photograph below, I picked a rainy day to visit Zuppardi’s. I try to patronize the pizzerias with larger-than-life reputations in less-than-ideal weather, because I’m not a fan ofContinue Reading

Jack Rabbit’s In Old Saybrook Offers Gourmet Burgers & Dogs

I may have spent substantial time in other countries, I may have a wife and two children who are dual citizens, and I may have my sights set on a tropical island retirement—but I’m still American through and through. I can’t go very long without a serious craving for a hamburger or a hot dog.Continue Reading

Taste Of Hartford—Our Editorial Awards

The Taste of Hartford, which was extended an extra week, running from July 27th-August 9th, seemed to be a tremendous success overall. Thirty-two participating restaurants created special, usually-three-course, prix-fixe menus priced just $20.09. For the restaurant-going public, this promotion was a tremendous opportunity to try new restaurants or to revisit old favorites at an unbeatableContinue Reading