One of my favorite Connecticut restaurants is Sal e Pepe, which in Italian means “Salt & Pepper.” Not surprisingly, salt and pepper shakers like the ones pictured above are a recurrent theme throughout the restaurant. You can view photos of much of the owners’ collection at the close of this article. Sal e Pepe is… Continue Reading
Darien Restaurant Week (November 28 – December 3) Announced At Scena Wine Bar & Restaurant, Including List Of Participating Eateries
On a misty Tuesday evening, I headed down the turnpike to new Scena Wine Bar & Restaurant for the announcement of the first Darien Restaurant Week. Scena is located next to the Darien Playhouse. Arriving on the early side, I was able to snap a shot of the handsome dining room, this appealing curved banquette,… Continue Reading
Sans Souci Restaurant & Lounge In Meriden Pleasantly Surprises
In that dreary southern stretch of the Berlin Turnpike better known for its liquor stores and no-tell motels, Sans Souci is a pleasant surprise. Just as its bright signage guarantees the use of a certain quality of beef, its well-kept front entrance suggests that the same attention to quality extends throughout the entire enterprise. Stationed… Continue Reading