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 …

The oyster extended an invitation to take a taste of the sea.  Glossy in its natural juices, perfectly opened without a blemish, it was the …

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 …

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 …

All across our area there are small museums offering a specialized look at some particular slice of the world.  Mostly they are historic houses or …

Following the trend of pumping your own gas or checking out your own groceries, there’s a restaurant where you can cook your own food, but …

The dining room was filling up.  Friends greeted each other with hugs, table to table waves, and welcoming smiles – many seemed to have a …

Pub, Tavern, Bistro, Gastropub whatever you call it, there’s nothing like a comfortable casual restaurant with ambition: cozy yet buzzing, with a great bar and …