Author Archives: Philip Innes

Chefs Toast Savor – A Celebration Of Wine, Food & Spirits Presented By Foxwoods Resort Casino – At Connecticut Convention Center

A press reception for Savor, A Celebration of Food, Wine & Spirits, was held at the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford on Tuesday, March 10 from 4:00-6:00 p.m. The event paid homage to Helmets to Hardhats, a major benefactor of Savor through the Robert Irvine Foundation, a not-for-profit organization that honors the men and womenContinue Reading

Fornarelli’s Ristorante In New Haven Offers Subtle Southern Italian Dining In A Handsome Setting

Fornarelli’s Ristorante in New Haven has taken over the Ninth Square quarters previously occupied by Yolande’s Creperie & Bistro and Central Steakhouse. Anyone familiar with the space knows it’s a highly attractive one, with a lower level that opens up all kinds of wine tasting and special event possibilities. The horseshoe-shaped upper level has beenContinue Reading

Boulevard 18 Bistro & Wine Bar Provides A Fine French Dining Experience In New Canaan

Located next to the fire station, and around the corner from a convenient municipal parking lot, Boulevard 18 has become a popular place in New Canaan for fine French dining, fortuitous given the closure of Bistro Bonne Nuit. This sibling of Strada 18 in South Norwalk offers a wide range of French fare, some moreContinue Reading