Amarone. “Can I get that al dente?”
Amarone della Valpolicella – an Italian red wine from the Valpolicella region in the province of Veneto and made from a blend of indigenous grape varieties. There is a wonderful restaurant in Guilford with this superb wine as it’s namesake. If you’re familiar with this particular wine, you know that it’s extremely rare to find […]
1928 Cocktail Club. “Vinny sent me.”
Branford is a beautiful little hamlet on the Connecticut shoreline. This lovely town has a lot to offer; Branford Point historic district, the Thimble Islands, Stony Creek Brewery (a haven for craft beer aficionados), and a Town Green worthy of a Hallmark Movie. I’m sure that “this town could really use a speakeasy” was never […]
Bacari Social. “I’m Connor and this is my first day!”
Bacari. (ITALIAN) Noun, plural of bacaro (masc): A simple restaurant or wine bar, typical of Venice serving small meals. Oxymoron, but more on that later. You won’t stumble upon Bacari Social in your travels. In fact, it’s tricky finding it when you have directions. Nestled at the far end of Westbrook’s Safe Harbor Pilots Point […]
Friends and Company. An old sweater.
Tonight we grabbed some food at an old favorite, Friends and Company, This Madison eatery has been serving up good eats since 1980. They clearly know what they’re doing. Aptly named, Friends is an old friend. A comfort spot. You’ll find meatloaf on the menu. Need I say more. We seated ourselves at the […]
Il Gabbiano. When you have to ask for salt……
When, exactly, was it that restaurants removed the salt and pepper shakers from the tables, and why? I’ve always thought it was because the chef felt that her/his culinary creations were perfect just as they were. If only that assumption held water. More on that later. Tonight we dined at Il Gabbiano (Italian for The […]