Category Archives: Editor’s Journal

What our Executive Editor, Frank Cohen, has been up to this week.

Lenny & Joe’s Fish Tale Comes To New Haven Harbor

On a snowy night, although fried seafood isn’t especially our thing, we try the new Lenny & Joe’s Fish Tale in the restaurant space that formerly housed The Rusty Scupper in New Haven. This Lenny & Joe’s is the third installation, following popular locations in Westbrook and Madison. Lenny & Joe’s wears its seafood-loving heartContinue Reading

Yolande’s Brings French Bistro Fare & Crêpes To New Haven’s Ninth Square

In the space that recently housed Central Steakhouse, New Haven welcomes Yolande’s Bistro & Creperie. Owner Yolande Lacan, who grew up in the hospitality industry, has a blog called The Innkeeper’s Daughter. Yolande didn’t change the interior greatly, but appointed it with some Gallic touches. Yolande’s wine list is accessible, like this Chateau Tessendey BordeauxContinue Reading

Fresco In West Haven Offers Terrific Mexican Dining

A restaurant coupon led my friend and me to try out Fresco in West Haven. Honestly, our expectations for this Mexican restaurant weren’t high, but it turned out to be a wonderful surprise. The joint could hardly have been more welcoming or its management and staff sunnier. The cheerful ambiance couldn’t help but rub offContinue Reading