On the search for the best dumplings in Connecticut brings us to Nummy in West Hartford. Nummy is one of those semi-pan-Asian restaurants, which is always dangerous. Sometimes that is because the owners are from somewhere that is not China…
Fine Dining: Union League Cafe
On the search for the best fine dining restaurant in Connecticut brings us to Union League Cafe in New Haven. The inside of this formal private club is gorgeous. The gas fireplace lends a homey air that is great for…

Cheese & Steak Grinder; Woodmont Pizza
On the search for the best grinder in Connecticut brings us to Woodmont Pizza in Milford. Steak & Cheese Grinder Honestly, it is kind of pathetic looking. Cheese is light and applied to the bun directly. But when you bite…
Espresso; Kevin’s Coffee Roasters
There are a lot of espresso roasters in Connecticut, we are trying them all. Next on the list, Kevin’s Coffee Roasters in Vernon. With about 20 different types of coffee and only 1 type of espresso, it made it easy.…

Best Dumplings in CT Worth Traveling for (so far) – 2023 edition
Dumplings. Many cultures have some variation of meat wrapped in a carbohydrate wrapper. But when we think of dumplings, we tend to think of eastern ones, bao, momo, gyoza, and the like. Here we work towards making a list of…
Onion Rings; Smokin’ With Chris
While searching for the best BBQ in Connecticut, we stumbled across some truly amazing onion rings at Smokin’ With Chris in Southington. We’ve tried quite a few things here, with the BBQ being mostly, okay. There are some bright spots,…
Espresso; Black Owl Roaster
The goal is to try every espresso roaster in Connecticut, next up is Black Owl Roasters (online only). This espresso roaster is one of the online-only roasters, so you have to order online and either drive to the owner’s house…
Tuna Tartare; The Charles
This winter, we will be reviewing all of the fine dining options in Connecticut, in the hope we can find the best of them. Up first, The Charles in Wethersfield. The Charles is beautiful on the inside, with a working…
Burrito; ¡Ay Güey! Cafe & Cocina Mexicana
On the search for the best burrito in Connecticut brings us to ¡Ay Güey! Cafe & Cocina Mexicana in Stratford. They don’t serve individual tacos here, so you have to go all in on a meat in a platter of…

Philly Cheesesteak; Second Poquonock Giant Grinder & Pizza Shop
On the search for the best Grinder in Connecticut brings us to Second Poquonock Giant Grinder in Windsor Locks. Connecticut is full of grinders; and unfortunately, since the pandemic many places have left us. The grinders at Second Poquonock are,…