Category Archives: Editor’s Journal

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

Noel Jones Announces His Partnership In The Copper Beech Inn

Highly regarded chef Noel Jones, who left ON20 in Hartford’s Polytechnic Club earlier this month, has resurfaced at Ivoryton’s historic Copper Beech Inn. Named Best Country Inn for 2009-2010 by Connecticut Magazine, the Copper Beech Inn is one of Connecticut’s premier venues for dining and lodging. It’s also one of its prettiest. Jones says heContinue Reading

Noel Jones Announces His Departure From ON20 In Hartford (Plus 25 Questions For Noel Jones)

Hailed by many as Connecticut’s top culinary artist, Noel Jones announces his departure from ON20 in Hartford. Jones served for eight years as executive chef of the Polytechnic Club’s 20th-floor restaurant, raising it to exalted heights that matched its literal elevation. Jones brought Zagat recognition to ON20, including a food ranking of 28/30 in theContinue Reading

Ibiza Restaurant’s Manolo Romero Prepares A Ten-Course Tasting Menu For Star Chef Noel Jones And Us

Even more fun than selecting one’s own meal from an intriguing menu, my wife and I really love putting ourselves in the hands of a chef whom we completely trust. We have done that a number of times with Noel Jones, best known for his work as executive chef of ON20 in Hartford, and evenContinue Reading