Upon the invitation of Cynthia Bulaong, one of Connecticut’s top event planners and restaurant promoters, I attended the Vina Musica fundraiser and Star Chefs Wine Dinner held on May 1st on behalf of Community Music School in Centerbrook for the second year in a row. Last year, the event took place at the Copper Beech… Continue Reading
Monthly Archives: May 2011
Zafra In New Haven Is Connecticut’s First Rum Bar & A Cuban Gem
Open just a couple of months, Zafra Cuban Restaurant & Rum Bar on Orange Street in New Haven is an absolute gem. Dominick Splendorio, shown here beneath a photo of his Cuban grandfather, also owns Café Java just around the corner on Elm Street and La Granja (formerly The Whole Enchilada) a couple of blocks… Continue Reading
Review: 4½ stars “Special,” Treva, West Hartford
Our grapevine reaches into every nook and cranny of Connecticut. We’re always scouring the state for what’s new and good. Recently, the name Treva has come tripping off the tongues of chefs and foodies whose opinions we respect.[...]