From The Norwalk Hour: Shellfish and the fryer, a perfect catch
If ever there was a culinary match made in heaven, it’s between seafood and the deep fryer. When it’s cooked within sight of salt water, …
From The Norwalk Hour: Take time to smell the roses. Then stay for lunch.
Even the over-the-top names don’t do justice to the beauty of the blossoms at Hartford’s Elizabeth Park Rose Garden. Tuscan Sun and Arctic Ice, Tumbling …
Find the face in the vine
The face is just to the left of the white box.
From The Norwalk Hour: A restaurant where cheese is the main course
Good cheese shops are few and far between, but a cheese restaurant is really rare. In fact, I only know of one: Caseus Fromagerie Bistro …
From The Norwalk Hour: What’s Your Favorite Restaurant?
After a lifetime in the restaurant business, I’m now more of an observer than an active participant. Writing about restaurants including food, drinks, ingredient sources, …
From The Norwalk Hour: Didn’t Get Your Royal Wedding Invitation? Head to the Roger Sherman Inn
The royal wedding is coming up this weekend. The charismatic Prince will marry the beautiful American commoner on Saturday, May 19th. Our invitation must be …
From The Norwalk Hour: Wines to Toast Mom on Mother’s Day
I recently read that there’s a significant bump in wine consumption for Mother’s day. I can’t think of anyone more deserving of a glass, or …
From The Norwalk Hour: Cookbooks from the Stars
My favorite cookbooks come from restaurants. Based on the menus of well-known establishments or the experience of an industry professional, they seem to have the …
From The Norwalk Hour: It’s Tequila Season
Cinco de Mayo is about a week away – on a Saturday this year. Ostensibly a celebration of the Mexican army’s unexpected victory over the …
From The Norwalk Hour: Springtime Creativity at Farm-to-Table Restaurants
We’ve just returned from California where the farming season is well underway, and local produce of all types is widely available. The tomatoes in restaurant …