You might not think of the Woodbury bakery, Ovens of France, as a place to eat, but we beg to differ. True, inside the bakery there’s only one tall table that accommodates four, augmented by outside seating which, at this point in the season, is rapidly diminishing in appeal. But we’ll fight for a spot… Continue Reading
Author Archives: Philip Innes
J. Gilbert’s In Glastonbury Can Be Relied Upon For Some Of Connecticut’s Best Steaks & Seafood
After years of hearing great reports about J. Gilbert’s, which, like Morton’s and Fleming’s is a high-end steakhouse chain, we finally made the trip to Glastonbury to try it. We were glad I did. J. Gilbert’s occupies a square building located on that overly homogenous stretch of high-end malls along Glastonbury Boulevard. Unlike many steakhouses,… Continue Reading
Tarry Lodge In New Haven Opens As A Major Player From The Get-Go
I revisited Tarry Lodge for dinner two days after attending its opening party, the first day it accepted reservations, and the day before New Haven Restaurant Week madness descended upon it. I found the setting warm and intimate, the staff gracious and attentive, and the food delicious. My companion and I started with a sausage… Continue Reading