Bloodroot in Bridgeport stars in its own documentary
In the midst of the Halloween downpour at the Westport Farmers Market this morning, I ran into Selma Miriam, co-founder of the legendary Bloodroot feminist …
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From The Norwalk Hour: Local Corn Season is Finally Here
When I was a kid, we used to spend summers on Cape Cod. One of the most memorable pleasures of those summers (and there were …
From The Norwalk Hour: Madeira wine, the favorite of our founding fathers
I’ve been told that George Washington drank a pint of Madeira every day. Throughout his lifetime, he ordered it by the pipe (a barrel containing …
From The Norwalk Hour: Holiday shopping made easy
How are you doing on your Christmas shopping? For the cooks, bakers, and eaters on your list, shopping should be a snap. For anyone who …
Window art at the Dry Dock
Last night we dropped in at the Dry Dock on Main Ave. in Norwalk for some delicious tacos. The beer was cold, the service warm, …
From The Norwalk Hour: August is just peachy
Late summer is the time for lots of seasonal farm stand pleasures – corn, tomatoes, and field ripened melons to name a few. Best of …
Find the face in the vine
The face is just to the left of the white box.
From The Norwalk Hour: Travel the World on Main Avenue
Marsha and I were speculating about the diversity and bounty of international restaurants in Norwalk. One afternoon, just for the heck of it, we made …
International Restaurants on Main
International Restaurants on Main Main starts out as Street but ends up as Avenue. I’m not sure where the transition happens,but it’s one sinuous route …
More History of Norwalk Diners
After my recent column on diners came out, I heard from Wesli AnneMarie Dymoke, a diner enthusiast and historian who lives in Rhode Island. She’s …