Eat where the locals eat
Eat where the locals eat By Frank Whitman In the shade of the awning at the family-run Arsenis Taverna in Athens, the patriarch took the …
Eating like a local in Athens
Eating like a local in Athens By Frank Whitman Marsha and I just got back from a journey through the remarkably healthy Mediterranean. On our …
Let us eat cake
Let us eat cake By Frank Whitman Say, “Napa Valley,” and the reaction is immediate: world class wines in a stunning setting just an hour …
A Measure of Heaven by Bliss Carman
A Measure of Heaven Heaven is no larger than Connecticut; No larger than Fairfield County; no, no larger Than the little valley of the Silvermine …
The Pleasures and Perils of New Restaurants
The Pleasures and Perils of New Restaurants By Frank Whitman It’s cool to be among the first to try a new restaurant. The opening buzz …
On Vacation, the Kids take over the menu
On Vacation, the Kids take over the menu By Frank Whitman Marsha and I try to eat right – lots of fruit and vegetables, plenty …
Local Restaurants Feature a Southern Favorite
Local Restaurants Feature a Southern Favorite By Frank Whitman I love shrimp and grits. The regional classic is so good, Southerners just can’t keep the …
Shrimp and Grits
SHRIMP AND GRITS Serves two 2 Strips bacon ¼ c diced onion ¼ c diced red pepper 1T diced jalapeno pepper 1 …
Besotted by Bounty
Besotted by Bounty By Frank Whitman At this time of year, our house is overflowing with fruit. If you’re like me, besotted by the bounty …
Digging into local Greek food
Digging into local Greek food By Frank Whitman With some restaurants, it’s easy to tell what they’re selling from the moment you walk in. At …