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
Author Archives: Frank Cohen
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
The Chefs Move To Schools Initiative Bears Fruit In West Hartford
The town of West Hartford is taking a prominent role in the movement to bring healthier, better-tasting foods to schoolchildren in an effort to set better eating patterns that hopefully will last for life. This has been one of First Lady Michelle Obama’s pet projects, called the Chefs Move To Schools Initiative. Last year, Billy… Continue Reading