A sweet, tangy, crumb-crusted restaurant favorite By Frank Whitman Key Lime Pie was everywhere. Billboards, storefronts and menus touted the sweet, tangy, crumb-crusted local favorite. …

High Style Italian Restaurants By Frank Whitman There are a lot of Italian restaurants.  I’ll bet it’s America’s favorite international cuisine.  Here in Connecticut, pizza …

Best Restaurant Buzz By Frank Whitman There’s a lot of buzz right now about “Best Restaurants.”  Connecticut Magazine has just put out its comprehensive issue …

These restaurant awards are Crazie By Frank Whitman Everyone loves awards, especially if they’re presented at an elaborate and glitzy celebration.   Think Oscars, Tonys …

A New Restaurant from a Cultural Crossroad By Frank Whitman If you’re looking for something new in a restaurant, an unfamiliar but sophisticated cuisine in …

I’d hate to give up wine By Frank Whitman A couple weeks ago I read an article in the New York Times asserting that drinking …

Three New(ish) Restaurants that are Here To Stay By Frank Whitman Lately we haven’t been eating out much. Even so, we’ve recently enjoyed three stand-out …

Eating Well on the Road By Frank Whitman We’re just back from a bucket-list road trip – one that’s been postponed for years because of …

“Where Should We Eat?” By Frank Whitman People often ask me for restaurant recommendations, maybe because of my 45 years in the business, or maybe …

Another good eating year By Frank Whitman Well here it is, the end of a year – a year which brought considerable pleasure and enjoyment …