Author Archives: Frank Cohen

Bru Room @ BAR In New Haven Does Three Things Really Well

I’ll tell you a story about Bru Room @ BAR… A few years ago, there was a Brazilian panini shop on Whitney Avenue opposite Sleeping Giant State Park in Hamden called Copacafe. I loved the little place, but it didn’t last long. Sometimes one’s favorite food spots just aren’t properly tooled to survive. I usedContinue Reading

Meigas In Norwalk Showcases Adventurous Spanish Chef At White Truffle Dinner (Take Wild Photo Tour!)

Rumors of an exciting new chef from Santander, Spain brought me last week to a white truffle and wine dinner at Meigas in Norwalk. Those rumors were certainly not exaggerated. Check out my photographs to see some of the most interesting and picturesque food to come down the pike in a long time. Meigas isContinue Reading

Wood-n-Tap Holds Its Grand Opening In Orange

I have been a fan of the Wood-n-Tap restaurants for some time now, patronizing most frequently the Farmington and Hartford locations. But for those who don’t know, there are also Wood-n-Taps in Rocky Hill, Vernon, Southington, and now—Orange! Yes, Orange. Wood-n-Tap now occupies the former Humphrey’s location next to Chip’s Family Restaurant on the BostonContinue Reading