Surprising luxury at a long-time favorite restaurant By Frank Whitman The manager stopped by our table to welcome us on our anniversary. She tapped a …

In the display kitchen, the cooks plated the desserts with the intensity of World Series pitchers.  They were carefully placing each element on the plate, …

The Connecticut River sparkled, ruffled by the early spring breeze.  At the marina, empty slips were a sign of a season just getting underway.  But …

I had the best seat in the house.  To my right, through the expansive small-paned window, I could watch people roam up and down busy …

It was one of those menus where everything was so original, creative, and tempting that I just couldn’t decide what to order. There are restaurants …

It’s a fortunate coincidence that both America and France celebrate their independence in July.  Quite different in style, both occasions revolve around food. While grilled …

It’s been a rough ride for restaurant dining this summer. We’ve been out a few times, but not as often as in summers past.  The …

Right off the bat, the steaks looked different. Streaks and flecks of fat were evenly and lavishly visible throughout the meat — a look vastly …

Have you been out to eat? Marsha and I have hit a few restaurants since they’ve reopened.  We’ve dined both inside and out at some …

The last time I had coronation chicken was at the Royal Deck Tea Room on the Queen’s yacht, Britannia, now in retirement and permanently moored …