I have a fondness for the town of Stratford, having coached boys track at Bunnell High School two decades ago. Fine restaurants come to Stratford (Plouf, Tristan, Abalone), but all too often they don’t find enough support in this blue collar town. Thus, it’s good news when someone brings an appealing new restaurant to Stratford,… Continue Reading
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A Third Rizzuto’s Opens In Westport
The first two Rizzuto’s, already well-established in Bethel and in West Hartford, were joined in late September by a Westport sibling located in the space that previously housed Conte’s Market & Grill (which has taken up residence at the Westport Inn). I eagerly attended an Election Day press dinner at the new Rizzuto’s Wood-Fired Kitchen… Continue Reading
A Night Of Faith Middleton & Flamenco At Ibiza Restaurant In New Haven
On a torrential autumn evening, I returned to my favorite restaurant to enjoy an event featuring my favorite radio personality. The restaurant was Ibiza in New Haven, the event a culinary tour of Spain, and the personality Faith Middleton, beloved host of WNPR’s popular talk show “Food Schmooze.” Posted on a pillar was a sign… Continue Reading