Eastford is a bit of a haul from Hamden, but I make a point of visiting Still River Café every so often. Open just Friday through Sunday, Still River Café is a required pilgrimage for any true Connecticut foodie. I’m going to show readers photographs of a snowy January 2011 visit as well as a… Continue Reading
Author Archives: Frank Cohen
Cumin India Opens In Old I.H.O.P. Location In Hamden
I have lived intermittently in or near Hamden since the early 1970s, with absences for college, law school and jobs in Portland, Oregon and Manhattan, and as far as I can remember, the town hasn’t had an Indian restaurant. Yet the increasingly diverse town hosts a substantial Indian population (including my daughter’s best friend, Naini).… Continue Reading
Zula Bar Opens In Downtown Hartford
When I heard Zula Bar was opening in Hartford, I was curious what kind of an establishment it would be. It wasn’t long before I got the chance to check it out for a late lunch. Spying a Connecticut Shellfish Company truck parked outside, I couldn’t help reflecting on what a hellacious winter it has been for… Continue Reading