My dining companion, Carrol, and I headed to Stamford to see if the recently opened Cask Republic could maintain the high standards set by its older New Haven sibling. The Cask Republics are part of the Skål Restaurant Group that also includes The Ginger Man in Norwalk and its Greenwich sibling. Situated in a back… Continue Reading
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Parker Steaks & Scotch Takes Trumbull By (Winter) Storm
The town of Trumbull, rarely mentioned as a culinary hotbed, has shown real improvement in its dining options of late, paralleling the strides made by a town like Bristol. Three additions of note are Parallel Post in the Trumbull Marriott, Prime One Eleven and Parker Steaks & Scotch, a sibling of Parker Eatery & Bar… Continue Reading
BB Shack In Branford Merits A Pair Of Visits For Beers And Burgers
I was sufficiently intrigued when I heard that a beer and burger joint called BB Shack had opened in outer Branford. When I heard it was cheffed by David Brooks, whose last venture was exalted Judies European Bakery, I knew I had to check it out. So my friend and I trundled out I-95 to… Continue Reading