When I heard Zula Bar was opening in Hartford, I was curious what kind of an establishment it would be. It wasn’t long before I got the chance to check it out for a late lunch. Spying a Connecticut Shellfish Company truck parked outside, I couldn’t help reflecting on what a hellacious winter it has been for… Continue Reading
Matsu Sushi In Westport Hosts A Sake Seminar & Sushi Blowout
I and other fortunate members of the food press headed to Matsu Sushi in Westport last week for a sake seminar and sushi blowout. In the entry were some of Matsu Sushi’s awards, including one of our own in the upper left. We were warmly welcomed by husband-and-wife owners Pauline Lee and Paul Teoh, and… Continue Reading
Backstage Takes Downtown Torrington By Storm
Backstage, whose motto is “Eat. Drink. Live.”, is taking downtown Torrington by storm (and goodness knows, we’ve seen plenty of those lately). Situated on the site of the former Cambridge Brew House, Backstage’s location next to the Warner Theatre suggests a symbiotic relationship. The owner of Backstage is Keith Mahler, who is the president of Premier… Continue Reading