Open just a couple of months, Zafra Cuban Restaurant & Rum Bar on Orange Street in New Haven is an absolute gem. Dominick Splendorio, shown here beneath a photo of his Cuban grandfather, also owns Café Java just around the corner on Elm Street and La Granja (formerly The Whole Enchilada) a couple of blocks… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Editor’s Journal
Silver Spring Country Club in Ridgefield Hosts Club Chefs Of Connecticut For Spectacular Luncheon
Admittedly, the private club world isn’t my milieu. I’m sure I stand out like an extraterrestrial. Who let this guy in here? Historically, private clubs have been known for stodgy food, the chefs shackled by the members’ conservative tastes. But increasingly, private clubs have been serving more interesting food. Some great cooking can now be… Continue Reading
Eli’s On Whitney Offers A Wealth Of Choices During The Spring Edition Of Hamden Restaurant Week
Regrettably, numerous commitments around Connecticut limited me to taking just three Hamden Restaurant Week meals. However, as a key organizer of the event (along with the Town of Hamden and the Hamden Chamber of Commerce), I was gratified to see big crowds turning up at the 16 participating venues. The first meal I took was… Continue Reading