Monthly Archives: May 2011

Silver Spring Country Club in Ridgefield Hosts Club Chefs Of Connecticut For Spectacular Luncheon

Admittedly, the private club world isn’t my milieu. I’m sure I stand out like an extraterrestrial. Who let this guy in here? Historically, private clubs have been known for stodgy food, the chefs shackled by the members’ conservative tastes. But increasingly, private clubs have been serving more interesting food. Some great cooking can now beContinue Reading

Eli’s On Whitney Offers A Wealth Of Choices During The Spring Edition Of Hamden Restaurant Week

Regrettably, numerous commitments around Connecticut limited me to taking just three Hamden Restaurant Week meals. However, as a key organizer of the event (along with the Town of Hamden and the Hamden Chamber of Commerce), I was gratified to see big crowds turning up at the 16 participating venues. The first meal I took wasContinue Reading