Apples are the season’s crowing glory
Apples are the season’s crowing glory By Frank Whitman Fall has lots going for it – colorful foliage, bright blue sky, and crisp cool breezes …
Music, restaurants and more around Connecticut
Music, restaurants and more around Connecticut By Frank Whitman It didn’t start out to be a tour of some of Connecticut’s best music, art and …
Another Italian Restaurant?
Another Italian Restaurant? By Frank Whitman Do we need another high-end, high-concept, high-style Italian restaurant? After all, we’re blessed with a raft of excellent eating …
A journey of discovery in Connecticut’s Quiet Corner
A journey of discovery in Connecticut’s Quiet Corner By Frank Whitman Summer is in my rear view mirror. I must have been going way over …
Surprising tableside service in Portland
Surprising tableside service in Portland (A guide to boning whole Branzino) By Frank Whitman You know how it goes. You’re out with another couple. They’ve …
Locavore, delicious and original, these restaurants have it all
Locavore, delicious and original, these restaurants have it all By Frank Whitman Our recent three-night visit to the seaport city of Portland, Maine turned into …
Twenty-five years later this restaurant is better than ever
Twenty-five years later this restaurant is better than ever By Frank Whitman Let’s start with the potato chips. “These chips are warm,” Marsha exclaimed. Thin …
A smashing burger on the grill
A smashing burger on the grill By Frank Whitman Smashburger? What’s that? I’d heard of them, of course, but I’d never been in the same …
It’s Ice Cream Season
It’s Ice Cream Season By Frank Whitman I can’t remember the last time it happened, but this past Monday I had ice cream twice in …
Skipping the sushi at a sushi restaurant
Skipping the sushi at a sushi restaurant By Frank Whitman “This place is unbelievable. Let us know when you go and we’ll come with you,” …