Author Archives: Frank Cohen

Connecticut Restaurant Week, October 2011 (3)—Crave In Ansonia

As a restaurant critic and food writer of 17 years, I have visited many of the significant restaurants in the Nutmeg State. A goodly number still manage to elude me, however. I eat out virtually every night, but there are still only 365 days in most years. One of the great aspects of an eventContinue Reading

Connecticut Restaurant Week, October 2011 (2)—Peppercorn’s Grill In Hartford

How time flies! I remember the excitement when Peppercorn’s Grill first opened in Hartford—and now it has been delighting area diners for more than two decades. If you haven’t dined at Peppercorn’s before, Connecticut Restaurant Week is a great opportunity to do so. And if you have dined at Peppercorn’s before, it’s a perfect timeContinue Reading

Connecticut Restaurant Week, October 2011 (1)—Backstage In Torrington

From October 10th through the 16th, the Connecticut Restaurant Association brings you the Fourth Annual Connecticut Restaurant Week. With almost 100 participating eateries, there is bound to be one near you. Offers vary, but the majority of the restaurants are offering generous three-course prix-fixe menus. Check the offers out on this site or at ctrestaurant.org.Continue Reading