Is it too cold for hot dogs? Who cares! Hot Dog with Chili and Hot Pepper Relish The hot dog itself is decent, though nothing exceptional.Unfortunately, the hot pepper relish disappoints, detracting from the overall flavor.The chili, on the other…
Burrito; Los Garcias Mexican Fusion
On the search for the best burrito in Connecticut brings us to Los Garcias Mexican Fusion in Waterbury. With a selection of possible meats, we went with (of course) al pastor. The first problem is out of ALL the fillings,…
Beef Empanadas; Sign of the Whale
Boasting a great rooftop patio, sign of the Whale is a restaurant in Stamford’s Harbor Point, an area of town where late 20s-30s flock like an adult-version of a college town. Let’s see how the food is. Garlic BreadThe bread…
Burger; Louis’ Lunch
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…
No Changes at City Steam
City Steam Brewery in Hartford closed its doors after a pipe burst this past winter. Long-time guests had noticed the beer quality and food quality going downhill post-lockdown. So this was their chance to reset. They had a chance to…
Top 10 tacos in CT (so far)
Here we highlight the top 10 tacos in Connecticut that are worth driving to. We say (so far) because things change. Places go out of business (RIP the breakfast taco at Taco Daddy in Stamford). Restaurants change recipes. And some…
Spring Dining; Pond House Cafe
Part of your spring bucket list should include a stop at an outdoor restaurant in a park. There aren’t many of those, but one place is the Pond House Cafe in West Hartford. The Pond House Cafe during the week…
Spring Bucket List
I like seasonal bucket lists. They are a list of things you can and should focus on doing in a given season. I mostly use them for inspiration, because they help give you ideas. I have never found a good…
Indian Hot Chicken Sandwich; Sherkaan Indian Street Food
You thought hot chicken sandwiches were over? Now some South Asian restaurants are letting us know their take. Next up, Sherkaan Indian Street Food in New Haven. Chili Cheese Stuffed Naan The first bites are a little plain, but then there…
Taco Arabes; Tacos Santa Fe
Tacos. Is there ever a wrong time? This time we try the tacos at the food truck Tacos Santa Fe in New Haven. All the tacos here are double shelled, but they can’t be pried apart. Meaning you get lots…