When I was home from college in the 1970s, I sometimes visited my college roommate in Stamford. But except for the cinema, there was nothing to do and little to eat. Fast forward to 2011—and Stamford has become a cultural Mecca, with great offerings like this Joan Baez concert at the Palace and fine dining from… Continue Reading
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Spanish Food Series 1—A Cantabrian Tasting Menu At Ibiza Restaurant In New Haven
I enjoy all manner of foods, but Spanish is my favorite by a wide margin. Few cuisines can rival it for regional variety or intensity of flavor. In the eyes of many experts, Spain has passed France in recent years for preeminence in the culinary arena. Due to the prominence of Spanish food, I write… Continue Reading
What’s a “Tap Takeover?”
Craft brew aficionados all around the state know the answer to that one. Gastropubs (restaurants or bars that take food AND beer seriously), will devote several of their taps to a particular brewery on a given day. BACKSTAGE* in Torrington is just such a place, and tonight, Thursday, November 3rd, they will be hosting a… Continue Reading