Monthly Archives: May 2012

Frankies In West Haven, Where The Fast Food Is Good, Varied & Inexpensive (But Where The Humor May Come At The Customer’s Expense)

I have been a Frankies fan for decades. How could I not be, when I like the name so much? There are two Frankies I patronize most frequently: the Chase Avenue location in Waterbury and the Boston Post Road location in West Haven. (There are seven Frankies in all, including a far-flung one in Tampa, Florida.Continue Reading

An Idyllic Outdoor Lunch At The Schoolhouse At Cannondale In Wilton

Although I hadn’t visited The Schoolhouse at Cannondale in Wilton for a couple of years, it remained one of my favorite Connecticut restaurants. So I was most pleased to be invited by friends for lunch (Friday and Saturday only) at the Schoolhouse. I arrived slightly ahead of my friends, which gave me a chance toContinue Reading

Frank Pepe’s The Spot On Wooster Street In New Haven Hosts Cape Verdean Classic Pizza Fundraiser

A few minutes before eleven on this past beautiful sleepy Sunday morning, I could be found on lower Wooster Street in the heart of New Haven’s Little Italy. I parked at the bottom of the street and walked back up, taking in Tre Scalini, this shrine, Abaté, Libby’s Pastries, Tony & Lucille’s, and Consiglio’s, allContinue Reading