Metro Bis has moved less than a mile, and yet it seems like a big move, because the highly regarded restaurant is now ensconced in the historic Simsbury 1820 House, an elegant country inn with a rich history. The welcoming inn has 32 rooms, some upstairs and some in what was originally the carriage house.… Continue Reading
Monthly Archives: October 2013
Fleming’s Steakhouse Previews Incredible New Menu & Wine List Items At Press Dinner
It may seem like just yesterday that Fleming’s Steakhouse came to West Hartford, but Fleming’s has been a West Hartford mainstay for a while now, even before this exterior shot was taken in 2010. I’ve enjoyed numerous visits to this fine restaurant. Fleming’s interior is both extremely handsome and exceedingly comfortable. But we wouldn’t be… Continue Reading
Rive Bistro In Greenwich Offers Classic French Fare Overlooking The Saugatuck River
Over the years, I’ve covered talented chef Eric Sierra at Le Bistro des Amis in Westport (now Blue Lemon) and Il Palio in Shelton (now helmed by Margherita Aloi). Naturally, I was excited when I learned that Sierra would be opening a new French bistro in Westport in the space formerly occupied by River House.… Continue Reading