Chef Brian Lewis, who brought seasonal American cooking to Westport, CT with his acclaimed restaurant, The Cottage, will open his newest venture, OKO (Short for “Okonomiyaki"), on April 19, 2018. The Japanese inspired restaurant, located in the historic Vigilant Hose Company Firehouse at 6 Wilton Road, showcases Lewis’ innovative take on traditional Japanese cuisine and sushi, … [Read more...] about Chef Brian Lewis Opens OKO in Westport
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Truffle Shots of Essex Makes Forbes’ List of Best Chocolates For Holiday Giving
Forbes magazine recently named Truffle Shots of Essex, Connecticut among the country’s best chocolates for holiday gift giving. (Click here for article.) Truffle Shots is one of nine artisanal chocolatiers spotlighted by Forbes’ food and wine contributor Katie Kelly Bell. “We loved the Fig and Balsamic shot - with aged balsamic and fig ganache as well as the Chipotle … [Read more...] about Truffle Shots of Essex Makes Forbes’ List of Best Chocolates For Holiday Giving
David Burke Prime Offers a New Tableside Cocktail and Steak Flight
David Burke Prime at Foxwoods Resort and Casino kicked off the New Year with two amazing offers. We had the good fortune of being invited to try out these two new offerings. Prime is open for lunch Monday through Saturday from noon to 4:00 pm and dinner Monday to Thursday from 4:00 to 10:30 pm, Friday and Saturday from 4:00 to 11:00 pm, and Sunday from noon to 10:00 … [Read more...] about David Burke Prime Offers a New Tableside Cocktail and Steak Flight
Ice Skating Rinks in Southeastern Connecticut
If you’re looking to bring the family ice skating this winter, here is a list of ice skating locations to check out in Connecticut and just over the border in Rhode Island. Enjoy a fun skating day at a great indoor or outdoor ice skating rink. Dayton Arena at Connecticut College 270 Mohegan Ave. New London, CT 06320 860-439-2575 Website Dayton Arena is located on … [Read more...] about Ice Skating Rinks in Southeastern Connecticut
Connecticut Unveils All-New State Tourism Website
Just in time for summer travel, today marks the launch of the completely redesigned and rebuilt Connecticut tourism website, CTvisit.com. Travelers can now find more than 4,000 places to visit, stay and eat in Connecticut, as well as suggested getaway itineraries, events calendars, vacation deals and much more – all intuitively organized by activity type, style and location. … [Read more...] about Connecticut Unveils All-New State Tourism Website
Getaway to Saybrook Point Inn’s New Tall Tales Guest House
A big thank you to Saybrook Point Inn and Spa for inviting us to stay overnight at Tall Tales and stay for Sunday Brunch. Wondering where to head for that weekend get away or that midweek break, what not head to Saybrook Point Inn and Spa with scenic views of the Connecticut River. It is a great place to relax and rejuvenate oneself after that stressful week. The Inn … [Read more...] about Getaway to Saybrook Point Inn’s New Tall Tales Guest House