Seriously? Ted's Restaurant Meriden I will revisit Ted's in 2023 and rewrite this page. I asked in the title, “seriously”? Apparently so. Ted’s is iconic in much the same way Louis Lunch in New Haven is. That is, it’s unique and it’s old and therefore it has cache and apparently people like to pretend it’s … [Read more...]
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Brats and Kielbasa at Windmill Tavern
I’m All Wound Up The Windmill Tavern, Stratford Writing this site has led me to a whole slew of fascinating places. Some have been hidden off in the woods and some have been in the dingy bowels of churches. The Windmill in Stratford, however, stands alone. I loved it – really and truly – but that doesn’t make it … [Read more...]
Hot Dogs at JK’s Original (Closed)
I Got Me a Nice Wiener (J/K) 126 South St, Danbury After nearly 100 years, JK's Closed in October 2022. The Roadfood hot dog slog continues… So. Many. Hot dogs. Going to 700 museums and hiking 100's and 100's of miles of trails in Connecticut seems easy in comparison. But I signed up for this and I will see it … [Read more...]
Ice Cream at Dr. Mike’s (Bethel)
Doctor, Doctor, Gimme the Ice Cream (Pt 2) Dr. Mike's, Bethel September 2010 (Don’t expect too much different here from the other Dr. Mike’s entry if you’ve read that one - from our visit to their Monroe location.) I thought it was a good idea to hit up both Dr. Mike’s locations. My reasoning was simple: … [Read more...]
Ice Cream at Dr. Mike’s v.Monroe (Closed)
Doctor, Doctor, Gimme the Ice Cream (Pt 1) Dr. Mike’s, Monroe July 2010 (Don’t expect too much different here from the other Dr. Mike’s entry if you’ve read that one – from our visit to their Bethel location. which is a good thing, since Dr. Mike's in Monroe has closed - Bethel location is still going … [Read more...]
Pizza at Colony Grill
Colony Has Spawned a Colony of Followers Colony Grill, Stamford This is a tough one. I so want to love Colony. One of my bestest friends in the whole wide world can’t say enough positive things about Colony. She has lived her whole life in Stamford and Colony is her main source of Stamford pride. She – … [Read more...]
Pizza at Modern Apizza
For Those That Consider 1935 “Modern” Modern Apizza, New Haven Ah, one of the Holy Trinity of Pizza. Notice I didn’t qualify “pizza” with “New Haven” or “Connecticut” or “American” or even “Worldwide.” That’s because as everyone who knows anything about the pizza arts knows that the greatest pizza in the world … [Read more...]
Ice Cream at Timothy’s
Sweet Jesus, That’s Good Timothy's, Bridgeport July 2010 Fact: Hoang never complains or rolls her eyes when I tack on an ice cream visit after another day of museum-going or other such Saturday activity a CTMQ wife must sometimes endure. And it’s not just because the girl likes her ice cream; it’s because Damian … [Read more...]
Fried Clams at the Sea Swirl
Me and My Girl Take a Whirl to the Swirl The Sea Swirl, Stonington You may find this surprising, so sit tight. As anyone who knows me knows, I love seafood. All of it, cooked or raw. However, fried seafood is definitely at the bottom of my list. Also, there is ONE thing from the sea I can think of that I just … [Read more...]
Donut Bread Pudding at Dottie’s Diner
Just Stick With the Doughnuts Dottie's Diner, Woodbury, CT Since this page was written, Dottie’s has moved. They now have a bigger and better space on the same road, slightly south of the original location. They've also redecorated in way that tells me that my family is not welcome at Dottie's Diner. So I will … [Read more...]
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