There are places where the name says it all, and then there’s Rockin’ Chicken—a spot where expectations run high, and the menu tempts you to embark on a culinary journey of Peruvian coal-roasted rotisserie. Rotisserie ChickenSome people, it seems, have…
Hot Dog; Cricket Car Hop
On the search for the best hot dog in Connecticut brings us to Cricket Car Hop in Stratford. Fries First, let’s talk about Crinkle Fries. Historically, crinkle fries are crap. They require either seasoning (like the ones at Birdcode) or…
Waffle Fries; GoldBurgers
On the search for the best burger in Connecticut brings us to GoldBurgers in Newington. And while we didn’t find the best burger, we may have stumbled on to the best fries in Connecticut. Let’s start with from the beginning.…
Glazed Donut; Speedy Donuts
On the search for the best donuts in Connecticut brings us to Speedy Donuts in Norwalk. When it comes to satisfying our sweet tooth cravings, donuts often take center stage. In our quest to discover the finest donuts in Connecticut,…
Greek-Style Pizza; Pizza House
On the search for the best pizza in Connecticut brings us to Pizza House in New Haven. Pizza HouseThis pizzeria was recommended based on our investigation into who invented the medium-thick crust pan greek-style pizza seen in CT (results here).…
Yellowfin Tuna in Brown Butter; The Luke Brasserie
On the search for the best fine dining in Connecticut brings us to The Luke Brasserie in New Haven. The LukeInside the space is beautiful, with high ceilings and simple tables. To the food! Bread and butter A bite of…
Cherry Donut; Gerry’s Donuts
On the search for the best donuts in Connecticut brings us to Gerry’s Donuts in Ellington. First _The first rule of Gerry’s Donuts is get here by 8:30am, or most things are sold out. We’ve had to come a couple…
Chorizo Taco; Los Molcajetes
On the search for the best tacos in Connecticut brings us to Los Molcajetes in Norwalk. All the tacos come with chips and 3 salsas. All the salsas were good, none of them great. So we tried a sampling of…
Steak tacos; Taqueria Mexicana
On the search for the best tacos in Connecticut brings us to Taqueria Mexicana in West Haven. If you were to drive by this spot, you would barely see it; most likely never knowing what was inside. Taqueria Mexicana is…
Tenderloin; Olea New Haven
Trying all the fine dining options Connecticut has to offer brings us to Olea in New Haven. This Spanish-themed restaurant has some pretty obvious choices, but also some that stand out. Jamon iberico Among the world’s most sought-after ham, from…