From The Norwalk Hour: Small batch booze is a big deal
The enthusiastic crowd was gathered to sample some of America’s most interesting and innovative craft spirits. Small batch booze is a big deal these days. …
From The Norwalk Hour: Cherries are making their annual appearance
“Life is just a bowl of cherries,” Rudy Vallee sang in 1931. The happy lyric forever cemented the link between good times and sweet cherries. …
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 …