As a Hamden Restaurant Week organizer, I feel like a proud papa seeing generous and intriguing prix-fixe menus developed by the participating restaurants and enthusiastic crowds responding to them. Restaurant Weeks are all about offering excitement and value, so people will break from their routines and try something different. The only thing I ask of… Continue Reading
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Hamden Restaurant Week 1—Ibiza Tapas & Wine Bar
The spotlight is on my hometown of Hamden from September 20th through 26th. During Hamden Restaurant Week, eleven eateries are offering three-course, prix-fixe lunches for $12 and/or three-course, prix-fixe dinners for $20. Two additional participants elected to offer two-for-one deals instead. The event has been well-publicized, and expectations for an exciting week are running high.… Continue Reading
Chao Chao In Sandy Hook Becomes Chao Chi, Changing Much More Than Two Letters In Its Name
Until recently, the restaurant Chao Chi in the Sandy Hook section of Newtown was Chao Chao. Undoubtedly, the name change has confused some individuals. In fact, much more than just two letters in a restaurant name has been changed. Chao Chao drew its name from owner Elaine Chao, whom I have known (and liked) for… Continue Reading