The Grand Central Oyster Bar is an iconic New York City restaurant.  Open since 1913, it has been serving impeccably fresh seafood to generations in …

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, …

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, …

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 …

Of the many lasting legacies of the 60s counterculture, the most surprising is the impact on how America eats. It’s an undeniable outcome of the …

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 Main starts out as Street but ends up as Avenue. I’m not sure where the transition happens,but it’s one sinuous route …

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 …

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 …

Another year of eating well is winding down. Best of all, I’ve been able to share some of the experiences with you. When Marsha and …