The American Story in Menus By Frank Whitman I read recently that QR code menus were being phased out. That’s OK with me.  They were …

Surprising Pacific Rim flavors at California eateries By Frank Whitman Our arrival in Los Angeles coincided with the arrival of the latest atmospheric river. In …

New-found status for Shrimp By Frank Whitman Shrimp are having a moment with new-found status on fine dining menus.  You’re right if you’re thinking that …

There’s a category of restaurants across the south called meat and three. These beloved restaurants serve home-style food – bountiful plates of southern favorites available …

With his close-cropped gray hair, sparkling eyes and broad grin, John, our waiter at Farmhouse at the Crossroads, made us feel welcome right off the …

Four hundred and eight weeks ago, I started writing the Not Bread Alone column.  Chrs Bosak, business editor at The Norwalk Hour, took a chance …

Wine dinners are back!  For a while they were yet another casualty of pandemic hunkering, but lately my mailbox has been filling with news of …

The moment you walk through the restaurant door, the excitement begins. Right away, you know a lot about the experience to come – style, cuisine …

As we lingered after an excellent dinner at Ginkgo in Fairfield, I saw the chef in his white jacket join other members of the staff …

Chinese cooking is a lot like Italian. No, it’s not based on pasta and tomatoes, carefully crafted salumi and a dazzling array of cheeses.  But …