May 2011

Features

From peanuts to pollen, the increase in cases of childhood allergies is nothing to sneeze at.

by Black James

Burgers, shakes, chili dogs, fried chicken . . . the monster must be fed.

by Charles Monagan

Feel like hiking? A new national scenic trail runs through Connecticut.

by Cindy Ross

This Month
	Front Row Q&A: Keith Huff Chicago's rising online-medical-editor-turned-playwright is now conquering not only the theater world, but movies and TV as well. Pat Grandjean
	Monet's Reflection A portrait of Claude Monet emerges from nine paintings at the Wadsworth Atheneum. Cathy P. Ross
The Connecticut Table
Sails American Grill, Rowayton by Elise Maclay
	Le Laurentis Brasserie, Lakeville The atmosphere of Le Laurentis is so French it feels as if at any moment James Joyce, Max Ernst, André Gide or even Honoré de Balzac might drop in to discuss art and poetry over a bowl of moules marinières or a plate of saucisson à la Lyonnaise. by Elise Maclay
	Cocktail Shakers by Leonard Felson
Being There
	On the Outdoor Beat The Connecticut Environmental Police have a lot of ground—and water—to cover. by Ray Bendici