From The Norwalk Hour: A Hudson Valley Lunch at the Culinary Institute of America
“The Hudson Valley à la Francaise,” the invitation announced. It was for a lunch at The Bocuse Restaurant, ground zero for French cooking at the …
From The Norwalk Hour: Speaking Up About Loud Restaurants
What’s that? I can’t hear you. Please, speak up! Look at me so I can read your lips! That’s what I’m overhearing at restaurants these …
Loud Restaurants, by Elise Maclay
Loud Restaurants By Elise Maclay Dining out is one of the most interesting and delicious ways to study contemporary anthropology. Trendlets appear hesitantly, flame …
From The Hour: Tasting Single Malt Scotch Whisky
“We’ll be tasting eight whiskies this evening,” Gregg said with a smile. The single malt scotches were lined up ready to go. Each had its …
From The Norwalk Hour: Visiting Kykuit, the Rockefeller Estate Overlooking the Hudson River
Standing before the classical façade of Kykuit, the Rockefeller mansion in Sleepy Hollow, New York, I understand that the uber rich have always been with …
From The Norwalk Hour: The Rewards of Herb Gardening
Back in May I planted some herbs in pots on my front steps. I’m happy to say the plants are flourishing and the pots overflowing. …
From The Norwalk Hour: Is this a Restaurant? How do you know?
The folks in Portland, Oregon are pretty serious about restaurants: they like to eat, eat well, and eat out often. The adventurous residents encourage and …
A Luxury Lobster Roll
We were at Match in SoNo for lunch last week and had a great lobster roll. Known as an avid supporter of local farms, the …
From The Norwalk Hour: Salad Days
Red leaf, green leaf, red butterhead, boston, swiss chard, kale, oak leaf, arugula, and radicchio – the farmer’s markets are overflowing with fresh greens. Salad …
From The Norwalk Hour: Sleeping Well in Seattle
In the business they say that the three most important things about a hotel are: Location, Location, Location! I agree with the first two, but …