My companion and I headed through dramatic weather to Greenwich to check out Le Penguin, the bistro that replaced the venerable Jean-Louis, whose namesake, Monsieur Gerin, reportedly is now the VP of Culinary Operations and Executive Chef of the New England Culinary Institute in Vermont. But first we couldn’t resist checking out this vintage Triumph… Continue Reading
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Photo Tribute To The 2013 Flavors Of Connecticut To Benefit The American Liver Foundation
On April 9 at the Aqua Turf Club in Southington, the American Liver Foundation held its annual Flavors Dinner fundraiser. The following photographs are a tribute to the myriad medical professionals and volunteers, patients and family members, restaurant industry professionals, donors and guests who came together in support of this worthy cause. I believe a… Continue Reading
Bar Américain at Mohegan Sun Still Wows Its Dinner Guests
When most people reel off their favorite Connecticut restaurants, they tend to forget the casinos. Perhaps it’s an out-of-sight-out-of-mind thing. Perhaps it’s a feeling that, given that most are replicas of flagship restaurants located elsewhere, there’s not a lot of Nutmeg blood coursing through their veins. Or perhaps it’s a feeling that they’re not really… Continue Reading