“Another Italian restaurant,” I grumbled on my way to join friends at Tappo in Stamford. “Just what Connecticut needs.” But of course there’s plenty of room for any good restaurant. And Tappo, which recently opened Bank Street in Stamford, is not just another Italian restaurant—not by a long stretch. The food we tried on just… Continue Reading
Red Lulu Cocina & Tequila Bar Shakes Up South Norwalk
When I heard that cb5 Restaurant Group owner Jody Pennette, the ingenious restaurant and club developer who brought Lolita to the Byram section of Greenwich, was opening a sibling restaurant called Red Lulu in the space that previously housed Ocean Drive in South Norwalk, I couldn’t wait to check it out. Streaking down Washington Street… Continue Reading
A West Haven Restaurant Week Visit To Saray Turkish Restaurant
Due to inescapable commitments, I wasn’t able to get out for West Haven Restaurant Week until the final day, Saturday. That night found me at Saray Turkish Restaurant on Campbell Avenue. Despite an avalanche of customers, the door was opened for us and we were greeted by these gentlemen. We were seated in the busy… Continue Reading