The kind of restaurant that draws you back By Frank Whitman When a restaurant owner makes a recommendation for a restaurant other than his own, …

A Restaurant Stress Reliever By Frank Whitman A weekend dinner at a nice restaurant is an effective antidote to the weekday routine. A delicious meal …

A Restaurant Lunch to Celebrate Spring By Frank Whitman Weren’t the warm days this week a gift? This year’s first temperatures in the 70s pulled …

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 …