There’s no one in Connecticut, and perhaps the entire country, who can present Latin American flavors with more authenticity and vibrancy than Arturo “Franco” Franco-Camacho. Which is why this most recent Saturday night found my friend and me at Tacuba Taco Bar in Branford, where a sign on the door advertised that the restaurant was… Continue Reading
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Roia Restaurant & Café In New Haven Fills The Old Hot Tomato’s Space Admirably
In February 2012, I met Avi Szapiro at a sustainability discussion held at Miya’s Sushi in New Haven. I learned that Szapiro and his wife, Meera Laube-Szapiro, planned to open a French-Italian restaurant in the old Hot Tomato’s space. I did not learn the restaurant’s name. It was a bit of a wait, but earlier… Continue Reading
The Inn At Woodstock Hill Is Well Worth The Considerable Drive It’s Likely To Be
From most parts of the state, the Inn at Woodstock Hill is a considerable drive. Don’t let that discourage you. There’s plenty of sightseeing, antiquing and other entertainments in Connecticut’s Quiet Corner which will pair nicely with a visit to this terrific establishment. Walking from the farther parking, the sprawling inn with its many dormers… Continue Reading