Category Archives: Editor’s Journal

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

New Haven Mourns Beloved Restaurateur Frank Criscuolo Of Claire’s Corner Copia And Basta Trattoria

Frigid weather didn’t stop hundreds of mourners from queuing up at Iovanne Funeral Home on Wooster Street in New Haven on Friday, December 16th, to say goodbye to Frank Criscuolo, one of New Haven’s most beloved figures. Many key community and press members could be spotted paying their respects. East Haven resident Criscuolo, along withContinue Reading

Ponte Vecchio Brings Tasty Italian Tapas To Fairfield

Whether you like it or not, your financial decisions affect others. In this strapped economy, where you decide to eat is a vote to keep one restaurant open and let others founder. Do you give your money to the chains that guarantee a certain minimum standard? Or do you support the independent restaurants in yourContinue Reading

Bon Appetit Café In Wilton Lives Up To The Promise Inherent In Its Name

♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ In Memoriam Roger Martin ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Despite a small enclosed patio in front, Bon Appetit Café in Wilton is easily overlooked in its strip mall setting next to a martial arts workshop. Bon Appetit’s regulars would probably prefer it stayed that way. Knowing the difficulty of acquiringContinue Reading