I was eager to see what the ambitious folk behind Leon’s in New Haven would do with Press 200, which occupies the former Nikkita space on Crown Street. Nikkita was a place that my best friend and I used to favor for inexpensive but flavorful small plates. Given that, the new restaurant hasn’t really changed… Continue Reading
Author Archives: Frank Cohen
Fourth Annual Stages Wine Dinner Held At Waterbury’s Palace Theater
Waterbury is home not only to the RestaurantsCT.com offices but to the magnificent Palace Theater. On Thursday, June 3rd, the Fourth Annual Stages Wine Dinner was held at the historic institution. It was my first visit to this impressive community resource, so I took many pictures. Posted on either side of the entrance were posters… Continue Reading
The Copper Beech Inn Hosts Community Music School Fundraiser & Patrons’ Special Wine Dinner
On Sunday, May 2nd, The Copper Beech Inn in the Ivoryton section of Essex hosted the Fifth Annual Viña Música, a fundraiser for Community Music School located in nearby Centerbrook. And I was fortunate enough to be invited. Well, consider this blog entry one long, slow striptease that tours you through the premises, the auction… Continue Reading