Until recently, the restaurant Chao Chi in the Sandy Hook section of Newtown was Chao Chao. Undoubtedly, the name change has confused some individuals. In fact, much more than just two letters in a restaurant name has been changed. Chao Chao drew its name from owner Elaine Chao, whom I have known (and liked) for… Continue Reading

I am a Hamden loyalist. I am a Sleeping Giant Junior High and Hamden High graduate as well as a current town resident. So when Mayor Scott Jackson and Chamber of Commerce President Nancy Dudchik requested my help in organizing a Hamden Restaurant Week, I gladly donated my time. Both individuals are warm, creative and… Continue Reading