Author Archives: Philip Innes

Artisanal Burger Company In Manchester Holds Its Grand Opening Party

Posted on December 8, 2014 by Philip Innes • 0 Comments

Apparently, Connecticut’s appetite for upscale burger joints is far from sated, judging by the tremendous turnout for Artisanal Burger Company’s opening night on Monday, December 1. Brought to you by Dorjan Puka, who owns Treva Restaurant and A’Vert Brasserie in West Hartford, Artisanal Burger Company has taken over the Manchester space previously occupied by Boston’s… Continue Reading

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At Village Bistro In Milford, Enjoy Everything From A Bagel Breakfast To A Delightful Tapas Dinner In Handsome Quarters

Posted on November 30, 2014 by Philip Innes • 0 Comments

For more than a dozen years, there was Village Bagel, an extremely popular breakfast and lunch stop on the Boston Post Road in Milford. But its owner, K Ghura, envisioned something greater. He moved his operation across and down the street into much improved quarters, retained his breakfast and lunch offerings, and added a Spanish-inspired… Continue Reading

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To Experience Brick + Wood In Fairfield Is To “Love Life {And Pizza}”

Posted on November 27, 2014 by Philip Innes • 0 Comments

Now and then, I encounter a restaurant whose business model so stands out and whose execution is so strong that I’m already anticipating it will replicate itself. Brick + Wood in Fairfield is such a restaurant. This exciting new pizza restaurant and wine bar didn’t quite come out of the blue, however. The former occupants… Continue Reading

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