It's the Shish CT Food Tour of the World at Shish Kebab House, West Hartford November 2023 "First food, then religion" Afghan Proverb Maybe you are aware of other Afghan restaurants in Connecticut, but I am not. Of course, since I live in the same town as this long standing and rather well-regarded one, I've … [Read more...]
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Chokaico Craft Chocolate
Ay Dios Mío Chokaico, Avon November 2023 & December 2024 Chokaico has opened a brick and mortar store in Avon! (At botttom) Chocolate is an indulgence. For now, I'd like you to indulge me. Let me tell you a story. A story that involves serendipity, talent, and love. Sounds nice, doesn't it? This same … [Read more...]
Rule of 3 Brewing
Three is the Magic Number East Hampton January 2023 The post-COVID slowdown of new Connecticut breweries was allayed a bit in August 2022 by Rule of 3 Brewing in East Hampton. And of course I'm here to write about my experiences at the corrugated steel clad brewery. The usual "I had these beers and here's the … [Read more...]
Lacroix’s Homemade Ice Cream
This Place is Mint Lacroix's Homemade Ice Cream, Plainville November 2023 That's right, November. I went and had some ice cream in November. I'm not sure if Lacroix's plans to keep winter hours, but why not? Other than the fact there's no indoor seating? And ice cream is cold? And winter is cold? Or it used … [Read more...]
Deerfield Farm
Cow, Field, Farm Deerfield Farm, Durham September 2023 I'm writing this in late 2023 and I must admit that I'm shocked - shocked! - that the state of Connecticut has not adopted my 15-years-old idea of creating an official Cheese Trail. It's been picked up and stolen by plenty of aggregator sites and fake AI … [Read more...]
Lost Tourist Brewing
Lost and Found Lost Tourist Brewing, Meriden Lost Tourist is a distribution only brewer with no taproom. This may sound a bit insane - because it is a bit insane - but I've been following Lost Tourist Brewing for years. No, not because I know someone involved (I don't at all) or because I'd been hearing good … [Read more...]
Rose Vineyards and Winery
Rose Colored Glasses Rose Vineyards and Winery, North Branford August 2023 I was in a very good mood before visiting this winery. I had on Rose colored glasses. The weather was lovely, the evening's plans were lovelier, and my date was the loveliest. So, really, I was going to enjoy my visit almost no matter what. … [Read more...]
Off The Rails Brewing Company
Something's Off About the Name Off The Rails Brewing Company, Stafford September 2023 I was excited to visit what was, at the time, Connecticut's newest brewery: Off The Rails Brewing Company. From the pictures online it looked beautiful: Large, open, clean, and had an especially attractive outdoor area among the … [Read more...]
Steamed Cheeseburgers at The Lunch Box (Closed)
The Lunch Boxed Up and Left The Lunch Box Steamed Cheeseburgers, Meriden After many successful years in business, The Lunch Box closed in 2019. I never made it to the Lunch Box, but putting this page together allows me to drop a Mark Bittman article about the Lunch Box from the early 1980's. Crazy, right? … [Read more...]
K. LaMay’s Steamed Cheeseburgers
Oh, K. LaMay K LaMay's Steamed Cheeseburgers, Meriden August 2023 I started "completing" the Roadfood "Eat Before You Die" list in 2009 or so. I actually plowed through the 60 or so places that was still open and then Michael and Jane Stern released another version of their fun book with a slew of new-to-the-list … [Read more...]
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