Connecticut Restaurant Week provided a great excuse to return to one of my favorite haunts—Backstage, which is located next to the Warner Theater in downtown Torrington. In my eyes, Backstage provides an ideal balance between casual atmosphere, friendly service and great food. Its combination of great beer selection and elevated comfort food fare is, for… Continue Reading
Author Archives: Philip Innes
SnoJoy Café In New Haven Introduces Sushi Burritos, Shaved Snow Desserts & Other Innovations to Connecticut
SnoJoy Café owners Jolina Li and Nina Xiao would probably be the first to admit they didn’t open their Asian-themed dessert shop in the ideal New Haven location. Situated on the first block of Whitney Avenue, the neighborhood does strong lunch business but, except for nearby Anna Liffey’s Irish Pub, is pretty quiet at night.… Continue Reading
Hartford Area Restaurants & Other Businesses Show Up In Support of S.O.S. Taste of the Nation
Greater Hartford residents looks forward every year to the Taste of the Nation benefit held at Marquee Events & Catering in the Gershon Fox Ballroom in downtown Hartford. The annual event is held to raise money for Share Our Strength, an organization whose noble mission is to eradicate hunger in children (see www.nokidhungry.org). The chair… Continue Reading