Fifth Annual Stages Wine Dinner Held At Waterbury’s Palace Theater

There was no way that my wife and I were going to miss the Fifth Annual Stages Wine Dinner to benefit Waterbury’s Palace Theater, which was held on June 2nd. Those folks at the Palace sure know how to throw a party! For me, of course, it was a working meal, and my lovely wifeContinue Reading

C.J. Sparrow In Cheshire Is More Than Just A Bar Where Everyone Knows Your Name

C.J. Sparrow Pub & Eatery on the main drag in Cheshire has become one of my go-to places for good, reasonably priced food in a casual atmosphere. But first, I often like to get in a little exercise, and the short steep path to Roaring Brook Falls provides a nice workout. Cheshire has a niceContinue Reading

Review: 4 stars “Special,” Backstage, Torrington

I have a real weakness for upscale comfort food. The increased popularity of this kind of food just might be the only good thing that came out of 9-11. The term can refer to old standards reimagined, or just executed really well.

What are possible hallmarks of an upscale comfort food menu?[...]Continue Reading