Monthly Archives: December 2010

The Pine Social In New Canaan—Where The Girls Are

New Canaan is a town with a well-developed dining scene that I don’t find time to visit as often as I should. So I was thrilled to receive an invitation not too long ago to a press event at the The Pine Social, a new restaurant concept developed by owner Joe Rocco in the spaceContinue Reading

Sal E Pepe In Newtown Offers Terrific Contemporary Italian Food In A Lovely Setting

One of my favorite Connecticut restaurants is Sal e Pepe, which in Italian means “Salt & Pepper.” Not surprisingly, salt and pepper shakers like the ones pictured above are a recurrent theme throughout the restaurant. You can view photos of much of the owners’ collection at the close of this article. Sal e Pepe isContinue Reading