Author Archives: Philip Innes

GW Carson’s Burger Bar In Branford Draws Enthusiastic Opening Crowds

The latest burger joint to open in Greater New Haven is GW Carson’s Burger Bar in Branford, which is located next to 9 East Hibachi & Asian Kitchen and shares some ownership. I paid a first visit with a friend in June, a second with my younger daughter in July. You have to pass overContinue Reading

Ibiza Tapas & Wine Bar In Danbury Provides A Grand Spanish Dining Experience

Ibiza Restaurant in New Haven may have closed earlier this year, but the Ibiza Tapas & Wine Bars in Danbury, Hamden and Northampton, Massachusetts are still going strong. A friend and I visited the Danbury restaurant this past weekend. To familiarize readers with the restaurant, let me first show you how Ibiza Tapas looked inContinue Reading

The Difference An Apostrophe Makes: From Le’s Vietnamese In East Hartford To Les’ Dairy Bar In Meriden

I live in the New Haven area but I venture all across Connecticut for good food. One of my favorite inexpensive dining places is Le’s Vietnamese (980 Main Street, East Hartford, 860-528-4100), which is owned by Hue Kim Depeau and her husband Bruce. The décor is simple, but includes nice statuary in the front window.Continue Reading