If you are looking to save those extra calories for one particular treat, this is the bakery you should be saving up for! My mother was Parisian and she worked at a French restaurant when I was a kid. My point being I know authentic French bakery when I taste it! To boot, there’s anContinue reading “CT: Fairfield: Isabelle et Vincent Bakery”
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CT: Fairfield County: Ridgefield- Deborah Ann’s Sweet shoppe (Hot Chocolate)
While known for it’s ice cream, I was fortunate enough to discover they serve one of the best Hot Chocolates in the area. Now I admit it was only in a covered cardboard cup but within was Belgium Chocolate, milk, vanilla with a hint of cinnamon. Of course, with whipped cream on top! Oh yes,Continue reading “CT: Fairfield County: Ridgefield- Deborah Ann’s Sweet shoppe (Hot Chocolate)”
CT: Fairfield County: Norwalk- Best Hot Chocolate
As I continued my search for the best hot chocolate in the area, I came across an article about Cafe Social and the number of different flavors of their hot chocolate. I chose the Nutella! It was very beautifully presented and was absolutely delicious! I can’t wait to return on another wintry day and tryContinue reading “CT: Fairfield County: Norwalk- Best Hot Chocolate”
CT: New Haven County- Guilford: Cilantro (hot chocolate)
This year one of my gold is to try the different hot chocolate options in the state. Cilantro offers one of the better hot chocolates with offering of whipped cream and it’s located right on the Guilford green! I’ve vote this one behind Kent Coffee and Chocolate but ahead of Arethusa (possibly due to ArethusaContinue reading “CT: New Haven County- Guilford: Cilantro (hot chocolate)”
CT: Fairfield County- The Goose Bistro & Bar (Winter)
A good friend, a tasty restaurant with good wine and a fireplace is a great find in the winter months. I was fortunate enough to hit a home run at The Goose in Darien with a friend recently. we each enjoyed a red wine from Napa Valley sharing grilled calamari and a cauliflower pizza. SitContinue reading “CT: Fairfield County- The Goose Bistro & Bar (Winter)”
CT: Litchfield County- Winter Wonderland Tour
With the first snow of the year I wondered where I could go for the biggest bang for my buck! Litchfield County it was! A great and manageable day with multiple stops and awesome views! This spot was one I stumbled upon when kayaking. At the time I thought it was a hidden enclave withContinue reading “CT: Litchfield County- Winter Wonderland Tour”
CT: Hartford County- Southington- Cava Restaurant
Cava in Southington is definitely worth a special family night or date night. They offer elaborately dressed and themed rooms in which to dine from their Italian menu. The food was very well prepared. You are paying a bit of a premium but they have clearly gone to an effort to entertain you in addition.Continue reading “CT: Hartford County- Southington- Cava Restaurant”
MA- Berkshires- Shelburne Falls
Along the Mohawk Trail you’ll find Shelburne Falls. Such a quaint small town with its famous and beautiful Bridge of Flowers. The hospitality at Shelburne Falls could only be matched by the beauty and care taken at the Bridge of Flowers with the changing colors on the mountain in the background. In addition to theContinue reading “MA- Berkshires- Shelburne Falls”
MA: Berkshires-Lenox- Haven Cafe
While there was a queue to get in, I found the staff to be attentive and organized. The food to follow was excellent and the cinnamon and vanilla latte the best I have ever had. For my meal I enjoyed eggs “sardo” which I was familiar with from many years prior when eating brunch inContinue reading “MA: Berkshires-Lenox- Haven Cafe”
NY: Catskills Region- Tannersville- Deer Mountain Inn
Beautiful environment, some history, clearly loved by the owners and staff and farm to table food. I very much enjoyed walking around the property before the meal. Once inside I took a peek in each room that was so elegantly decorated. The freshly made sourdough bread with accompaniments was delicious. The wines were carefully selectedContinue reading “NY: Catskills Region- Tannersville- Deer Mountain Inn”
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