Man, I love my boss lady! I love her for many reasons…. she is kind, thoughtful, considerate and an adorable workaholic! But mostly I love her because she understands my foodie obsessions… which is what led her to introduce me to this super delicious and ultra authentic food at La Esquina Latin Grill! One day when out of the blue, she proposed to me that we step out the office and try this new restaurant which opened up just around the corner…. I could not resist!
I was in a state of frenzy! Excited and restless - to take it all in….. all at one time, if possible. Too anxious about missing something un-missable! I wanted to shout out, “Step Aside And Fork It Over”!!!
Those were my true feelings the whole time I was at the “Fork It Over” brunch hosted by three phenomenal Westport based businesses: The Whelk, Fleisher’s Craft Butchery and Saugatuck Grain & Grape. The event was to raise funds for the Westport Farmer’s Market - an organization I truly admire because it brings pure … Continue Reading ››
So what on earth is Latin-Nikkei cuisine? Who started this? How did it come to be? Wait….. is this a typo?
Nope! No typos. Latin-Nikkei cuisine actually exists. It’s a phenomenon founded in Peru… a latin country with apparently a lot of Japanese immigrants. The result of which is a fusion….. a dynamic marriage of two culinary cultures….. giving birth to a very unique and a very unexpected flavor profile…. christened the “Latin-Nikkei” cuisine.
I was as surprised, as you probably are now, to hear this. Until recently I had never heard anyone mention this type … Continue Reading ››
Busy day at work? Feel like taking a break and going out for lunch? Need something fast? And definitely something good? Love seafood? Well….. I have the perfect answer for you!
Fjord Fish Market in Cos Cob, Connecticut.
I have visited there a few times in the past couple of months. It is Fairfield county’s premier fish market - well known for its quality and fresh seafood offering premium and responsibly-sourced seafood. How perfect that they also offer prepared as well as made-to-order foods - complete with party platters as well as lunch options … Continue Reading ››
With the constant buzz and hype (on the internet, social media and in personal conversations) about “what’s new” in the ever-changing culinary scene around us - some of us self-proclaimed foodies get so focused on trying to catch up!. So much so, that it is easy to overlook the tried and true staples that have been around for years. They are right here under our noses. They have never failed us. They see us running around from one restaurant opening to the next wine-dinner to the next food festival - and all the while they patiently wait for … Continue Reading ››
What a breath of fresh air. As I dined at Le Fat Poodle in Old Greenwich it occurred to me that, with the tiresome explosion of gastropubs and modern american restaurants all around us, this newcomer is a welcome change. It made me feel like I was on a vacation. Where, I couldn’t say - because it is hard to discern one distinct corner of the globe the restaurant may draw its inspiration from. Could I be in Fiji? Or Paris perhaps? But the mussels tasted like Thailand …. so maybe Asia? The menu and decor at this … Continue Reading ››
A super creative Fairfield county chef is redefining our dining-out experience - with an impeccable menu, comprising of dishes prepared with the perfect balance of passion and restraint, complete with flavor profiles and textures that are unique yet comfortably familiar.... and wonderful twists and surprises at every turn. Top it all off with a staff that is incredibly professional, attentive and friendly and what you get is a dining experience par excellence.
My honey and I had a fabulous and memorable dinner at South End in New Canaan recently. I had been there before for Continue Reading ››
I just couldn’t say “No” to a recent invitation to check out the updated menu at LobsterCraft in Darien. I have followed captain Mike all over Fairfield county since he first started his business in a food truck. He has since expanded with a brick and mortar location in Darien as well as his first location in New York city (1 Penn Plaza). I love LobsterCraft and its creative menu - and judging by captain Mike’s recent business expansion, I am obviously not the only one who feels that way.
The menu is getting better … Continue Reading ››
Bold. Big hearted. Bursting with flavor. BAM!!!
Sunday night at a dinner table full of friends (old and new), unusual selections of beer, impeccably chosen wines paired with delicious and hearty food! Laughter and camera flashes bursting every now and then. Unanimous oooh’s and aaah’s heard all around as each dish arrived at the table. Each unmistakably oozing with love, passion and pride that went into it. Conversation ranging from topics of food to nuances of wine to upcoming beer festivals to local gossip to who can drink the most alcohol to travel destinations to….. Don’t you … Continue Reading ››
The bright yellow Mexican food truck in Norwalk at the intersection of North Ave and Main St always seems to be there. Always surrounded by tons of parked cars and groups of people (mostly hispanic) eagerly waiting for their order to be ready. Some are there on a lunch break with their co-workers and some are there with their wives and kids.
What does that tell me? That the food must be authentic. And one day when I finally pulled up my car to try a few dishes from El Azteca food truck… well! It looked authentic … Continue Reading ››
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