On the search for the best chocolates in Connecticut brings us to Le Rouge Handmade Chocolates & Cakes by Aarti in Westport. So I love chocolates. Especially fancy chocolates. It’s not about being pretentious, plenty of chocolatey grocery store candy…
Pretzel Bites, Dew Drop Inn
On the search for the best wings in Connecticut brought us to Dew Drop Inn in Derby where we interestingly found maybe the best pretzels in Connecticut completely by accident. Dew Drop Inn, in Derby, sits right at the intersection…
On Coffee Shops and Fast Casual Restaurants
As I’ve been trying to locate the best coffee shops in Connecticut, I’ve come across a few that roast their own beans (e.g. J. Rene), some that use the roasted beans from other coffee shops (e.g. Dom’s coffee; using beans…
Pulled Pork & Wings, When Pigs Fly South
On the search for the best BBQ in Connecticut brings us to When Pigs Fly South (way) out in Sharon. This unassuming small storefront in Sharon is home to a blend of BBQ styles, given the owner’s Georgia heritage (chopped…
French Toast, Ken’s Corner Breakfast & Lunch
On the search for the best French toast in Connecticut brings us to Ken’s Corner Breakfast & Lunch in Glastonbury. This place is a proper diner, with a large flatgrill in the back responsible for cooking almost everything. Enough people…
Drinking Chocolate, Mystic River Chocolate Cafe
On The search for the best hot chocolate in Connecticut brings us to Mystic River Chocolate Cafe in Mystic. This cute little place nestled in an alcove seeps of class and elegance. The drinking chocolate is kept in a warm…
The Sando (hot), BIRDCODE
On the search for the best spicy chicken sandwich in Connecticut brings us to BIRDCODE in West Hartford. This sandwich comes in five levels of spiciness, country (just fried chicken), mild, medium, hot, and Code Breaker. Having been disappointed with…
Cider Donut, Lyman Orchards
On the search for the best donuts in Connecticut, and the best cider donuts in Connecticut, brings us to Lyman Orchards in Middlefield. Probably the most recognizable name for farm-related activities in CT, Lyman Orchards in 2020’s pandemic was much…
Support Black–Owned CT Restaurants
As we celebrate the diversity in Connecticut, one thing we can focus on is also supporting Black–owned Restaurants. Instead of providing just a comprehensive list here, it has already been done in a more comprehensive way by the folks at…
Al Pastor Taco, El Charrito
On the search for the best tacos in Connecticut brings us to El Charrito in Stamford. There were 3 tacos I tasted here, but the al Pastor taco was by far the star of the show. I’ll start by reviewing…