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…
Fine Dining; Millwright’s Restaurant and Tavern
Trying all Fine Dining Restaurants in Connecticut brings us to Millwrights Restaurant and Tavern in Simsbury. We opted for the tasting menu, to see exactly what Millwright’s had to offer. They say the tasting menu changes very frequently, so what…
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…
Poutine; Chez Ben Diner
Connecticut is filled with diners, but Chez Ben Diner in Manchester is a Canadian-style diner, with their signature gravy and cheese fries. Poutine Poutine is a classic Canadian dish that is often eaten late at night after a night on…
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…
Pork Gyoza; Nummy
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…