Lucky Taco Giveaway (!!!!)
Know what’s great? Tacos. Know what’s also great? Hartford. Now that that’s cleared up, try your luck and enter my giveaway for some tasty treats at Hartford’s awesome Lucky Taco truck. Although I...
View ArticleFundraisers and Flavors: The Perfect Start To Spring
There are few events as creative and expertly planned as the annual Flavors of Connecticut benefit for the American Liver Foundation. Last night, I was honored to attend the fundraiser, show support...
View ArticleEverything Is Better With Brunch
It’s a fact of life. Anyway, in the spirit of spring and hopes for warmer weather, check out my latest article in Seasons Magazine, all about my favorite weekend meal. Featuring A’Vert Brasserie,...
View ArticleThe Half Door Gets A Facelift (Just In Time For Summer)
I’ve always really enjoyed The Half Door but now it’s even better with Chef Ben back on the scene. Since their reopening in April, a new menu features most of the restaurant favorites but includes a...
View ArticleThe Belmont Elderflower – An Onyx Original
If there’s one thing that keeps me going all summer – call it happy hour fuel – it’s the crisp, tangy, floral combination of fresh grapefruit, St Germain elderflower liquor, gin (or, in this case local...
View ArticleFarm-Focused Dining: Seasons Magazine
The new issue of Seasons Magazine is out! Check out my article about farm-to-table dining featuring Firebox in Hartford, Community Table Restaurant in Washington and Francesca’s Wine Bar and Bistro in...
View ArticleI’m on TV!
Check it out, friends – I’m on Better Connecticut talking about farm to table dining. Gotta love summer produce! WFSB 3 Connecticut
View ArticleA Victorian Holiday Repast at The Willows
It’s not every day you get to eat a meal prepared by one of the world’s 68 Certified Master Chefs. Last Monday, I did just that – and you can, too. The Willows Restaurant in Bristol (located in the...
View ArticleThe Heat Is On!
The holidays are nearly over, so I should probably post my most recent article for Seasons Magazine about great local cookie recipes. The magazine’s Delicious column is below, along with my segment on...
View ArticleFlavors, Fundraisers, and Bubbles Galore
Not only does late March mark the start to our desperately needed spring in Connecticut, but it also includes my favorite event of the year. Flavors of Connecticut, a fundraiser for the American Liver...
View ArticleA Blissful Experience at Kawa Ni
There are good restaurants that leave you pleasantly satisfied and there are those that leave you thinking “what the HELL just happened?” in the best way possible. I arrived at Kawa Ni in Westport on...
View ArticleIt’s time for the 5th annual Greenwich Wine and Food Festival
Each autumn, the area’s most renowned restaurants join forces with exquisitely selected spirits, wines, and craft beers for a weekend of fine taste and excellent company. Move over, fall harvest fairs,...
View ArticleThe Heart and Soul of Chef Jacques Pépin
Earlier this fall, I sat down with Chef Jacques Pépin at his home in Madison to chat about his new cookbook, PBS show, and life on the CT shoreline. Thrilled to get my hands on the latest issue of...
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