On Monday, October 20, Gerry Iannaccone, chef-owner of Goodfellas Restaurant in New Haven, held an amazing Caymus Wine Dinner in support of Connecticut Food Bank. The event was a smashing success, a complete sellout with roughly 200 guests filling the main dining room downstairs and private function room upstairs. It certainly wasn’t as if anything… Continue Reading
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Goodfellas Restaurant In New Haven Holds Caymus Wine Dinner To Raise Money For Connecticut Food Bank
Backstage In Torrington Is A Terrific Place To Dine, Not Just During Connecticut Restaurant Week, But Anytime
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
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