Late in 2009, at the invitation of old friend Hasni “Jeff” Ghazali of Bentara and Central Steakhouse, I accompanied the New Haven-based “Never Miss A Meal Club” to Queens. The Never Miss A Meal Club is a passionate group of New Haven-area restaurant owners, chefs, other food professionals and their families who periodically schedule stimulating… Continue Reading
Meigas Entertains Guests With A Wild Game Wine Dinner & A Hot Cuban Dancer
After a beloved restaurant changes hands, it’s always interesting to observe whether it retains the qualities that attracted one to it in the first place or develops new qualities that one can appreciate. Meigas Restaurant, located in the restored Trolley Barn in Norwalk, is an upscale contemporary Spanish eatery formerly owned by Ignacio Blanco of… Continue Reading
Bed & Breakfast And A Full Tour Of Old Lyme’s Bee & Thistle Inn
At the end of October, I stayed overnight at Old Lyme’s Bee & Thistle Inn. The Bee & Thistle is owned by passionate innkeepers Linnea and David Rufo. I checked into one of Bee & Thistle’s beautifully appointed bedrooms, After a long and tiring day, I looked forward to spending the night in a really… Continue Reading