From The Norwalk Hour: Easter is the Time for Eggs
“Eastah time is da time fo eggs, and da time fo eggs is da Eastah time,” my mother-in-law used to chant in a singsong voice. …
From The Norwalk Hour: Crazy for Croissants
There are many icons of French food, but surely the croissant is the most recognized emblem of the Gaelic good life. You can have your …
From The Norwalk Hour: Travel the World on Main Avenue
Marsha and I were speculating about the diversity and bounty of international restaurants in Norwalk. One afternoon, just for the heck of it, we made …
International Restaurants on Main
International Restaurants on Main Main starts out as Street but ends up as Avenue. I’m not sure where the transition happens,but it’s one sinuous route …
From The Norwalk Hour: Cocktails are Taking Over Drink Menus
My father drank Manhattans whle my mother favored Old Fashioneds (water, not soda please). These were stalwart drinks of the type favored in the post-war …
Ginger Apple Cider Cocktail
Ginger Apple Cider (A cocktail in search of a name) Makes two drinks (So you don’t have to drink alone) 8 oz fresh sweet …
From The Norwalk Hour: Exploring The Mystery of Indian Food
Indian food has been a mystery to me. I know it’s one of the world’s great cuisines – a result of diverse culture, geography, history, …
From The Norwalk Hour: England Meets Italy at the Newtown Flagpole
At the Dere Street Restaurant and Bakery in Newtown a neutral palette highlights bright splashes of color. Poster-sized photo portraits from Italy and England overlook …
From The Norwalk Hour: The Spell of the Great British Baking Show
I’ve recently fallen under the spell of The Great British Baking Show. It’s an hour-long indulgence in my great weaknesses: cakes, pies, and tarts or …
From The Norwalk Hour: A New Chapter at New Canaan’s Roger Sherman Inn
Crisp white tablecloths and brightly polished silver set the table. The staff, murmuring with French accents, was audible in the civilized decibel level, the result …