On September 26th, I attended a Spanish wine dinner at Meigas featuring wines from Grupo Bodegas Olarra and flamenco dancers brought in from New York. For those who haven’t yet had the pleasure, this elegant Spanish restaurant is located in the restored trolley barn at 10 Wall Street in Norwalk, which also houses offices and… Continue Reading
Avon Old Farms Inn, Avon
4 Stars… Special
Something New Is Afoot At Avon Old Farms Inn
There has been a tendency in some of Connecticut’s most storied inns to serve less than spectacular food. A couple of these, in towns like Wilton and Wallingford, have recently closed, one a presumed casualty of a constricting economy or a failure to maintain its connection with the dining public, the other due to a fire. Others, like the Spinning Wheel Inn in Redding Ridge, have been retooling, making an effort to elevate their game. I visited Avon Old Farms Inn, without doubt one of Connecticut’s most appealing dining venues, to determine [...]… Continue Reading
Katz’s In Woodbridge Is One Of Connecticut’s Best New York-Style Delicatessens
Unless you’re from Woodbridge or the Westville section of New Haven, you’d probably be hard pressed to name a single restaurant in Woodbridge. There are a few eateries—mostly tucked just over the New Haven line—but Woodbridge residents looking to dine out mostly turn up in New Haven, Hamden and Orange. Those who stay close to… Continue Reading