Earlier this week, a friend and I dropped by the Mystic Marriott Hotel & Spa for lunch. It had been several years since my wife and I had stayed overnight in one of the Mystic Marriott’s posh suites, enjoying the attention lavished upon us by the talented folk at the Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spa… Continue Reading
Author Archives: Frank Cohen
The Pine Social In New Canaan—Where The Girls Are
New Canaan is a town with a well-developed dining scene that I don’t find time to visit as often as I should. So I was thrilled to receive an invitation not too long ago to a press event at the The Pine Social, a new restaurant concept developed by owner Joe Rocco in the space… Continue Reading
Sal E Pepe In Newtown Offers Terrific Contemporary Italian Food In A Lovely Setting
One of my favorite Connecticut restaurants is Sal e Pepe, which in Italian means “Salt & Pepper.” Not surprisingly, salt and pepper shakers like the ones pictured above are a recurrent theme throughout the restaurant. You can view photos of much of the owners’ collection at the close of this article. Sal e Pepe is… Continue Reading