An important thing to remember, indeed one of the core things I have learned in my many food adventures is this: The place that invented a food is never that great. This is because once a place becomes famous for…
Pulled Pork Sliders; Max Burger
Our journey brings us to Max Burger, a well-renowned establishment known for its innovative take on classic American fare. Let’s delve in. Short Rib Nachos Starting our adventure with the Short Rib Nachos, we were greeted with a bit of…
Cheeseburger; Contois Tavern
Situated on the outskirts of New Haven, lies a remarkable spot often overlooked by the untrained eye—the Contois Tavern. This establishment has all the markers of a classic tavern: a welcoming ambiance, unfriendly faces, and a menu that has stood…
Bobby’s Burger Palace
Nestled among the flashing lights and incessant chiming of slot machines at Mohegan Sun Casino, you’ll find Bobby’s Burger Palace. It’s a high-profile establishment backed by celebrity chef Bobby Flay, a feature that brings an undeniable allure and an elevated…
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.…
Onion Rings; Clamp’s
Tucked away in the quiet reaches of New Milford, amidst the lush, unfolding landscape, is a roadside food stand only open during the fleeting summer months. The humdrum of life slows down here, replaced by the sizzling sounds of a…
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…
Onion rings; Cool Hand Duke’s
Came for the BBQ, which was sparse, but surprised by the onion rings at Cool Hand Duke’s in New Milford. I heard of a BBQ place in the charming village of New Milford. But it isn’t really a BBQ place.…
Burger; Flipside Burger
I both love and hate the rise of the $15-20 burger. It has given us some excellent examples of how burgers could be. It has inflated prices of okay burgers. Let’s see which Flipside is. Glazed Calamari Fried Calamari with…
Grass Fed Burger; Engine Room
What brought us to The Engine Room in Mystic? No idea. It has all the makings of a classic hipster-esque restaurant from 2014. The food is not bad, with pretentious (but good) ingredients and high prices. They even seem to…