On November 18th and 19th, the historic Hartford Club was the site of the Connecticut Wine & Food Festival, an eleemosynary event held to benefit the Arthritis Foundation. My friend and I came to Hartford to attend the Physician’s Award Dinner the first evening, and the V.I.P. Grand Cru Tasting the second. Although many worthy… Continue Reading
Monthly Archives: November 2011
Madonia Restaurant & Bar In Stamford Serves Delicious Modern Mediterranean Food
When I was home from college in the 1970s, I sometimes visited my college roommate in Stamford. But except for the cinema, there was nothing to do and little to eat. Fast forward to 2011—and Stamford has become a cultural Mecca, with great offerings like this Joan Baez concert at the Palace and fine dining from… Continue Reading
Spanish Food Series 1—A Cantabrian Tasting Menu At Ibiza Restaurant In New Haven
I enjoy all manner of foods, but Spanish is my favorite by a wide margin. Few cuisines can rival it for regional variety or intensity of flavor. In the eyes of many experts, Spain has passed France in recent years for preeminence in the culinary arena. Due to the prominence of Spanish food, I write… Continue Reading