UPDATE 9/22/20: Since this story was published, there have been some changes. Due to family obligations, Chef Mazie moved out of Connecticut. Instead of Stella's and Mazie's, the restaurant is now Stella’s African Eatery. For now the hours remain the same, although Chef Stella is looking int…
Justin Michael Morales needed a backup plan. The veteran bartender and restaurant manager always loved the pirate’s lifestyle of the service industry, but he’s seen too many colleagues marooned when they grow tired of its long hours and physical demands.
Bill Nemecek of Celtic Cavern in Middletown shares this versatile and mouthwatering recipe.
The menu goes well beyond hot butter, toasted bun and a squeeze of lemon.
The Oxford spot offers spacious digs and a meaty dinner menu.
Cheshire’s new upscale steakhouse promises “steak perfection” with premium cuts of beef.
A look at some new and interesting places on the Connecticut dining scene.
Our wine expert takes a close look at three great wines available for sale here in Connecticut.
"Everything comes together beautifully. Different textures, sweet and spicy notes all play their role in this dish.”
Our wine expert takes a close look at three great wines available for sale here in Connecticut.
Now situated on Milford's town green, the reborn restaurant aims for satisfaction.
A coffeehouse with an extensive food menu, Rebel Dog goes way beyond the typical pastries and breakfast sandwiches.
The pandemic-related closing of the neighborhood favorite restaurant was "a blessing in disguise."
A look at some new and interesting places on the Connecticut dining scene.
Cisco Brewers' new Connecticut location is a communal craft beverage getaway.
For our 50th anniversary we make a return visit to the site of one of Connecticut Magazine's first restaurant reviews.
Listening to Jeff Schmidt talk about making brisket is like listening to a writer struggling to find the right word, or an artist obsessing over shades of color.
Our wine expert takes a close look at three great wines available for sale here in Connecticut.
Modern plant-based food isn’t just all vegetables and bland tofu.
For our 50th anniversary, we take a look at the past and present of six restaurants and inns that we reviewed in our early days and are still in operation today.
Incorporate a certain lemony Italian liqueur to take fish to an entirely different level.
Brewery owner Ravi Patel is one of the few South Asian American brewers in the country.
A look at some new and interesting places on the Connecticut dining scene.
This East Granby spot is part beach-themed burrito shop, part coffeehouse with baked goods.
The comfort food favorite is re-created into a vegan and gluten-free version that’s savory and flavorful.
Connecticut members of The Pink Boots Society are dedicated to supporting women in the brewing industry through education and community
Our wine expert takes a close look at three great wines available for sale here in Connecticut.
The thing to know about Sherkaan is everyone involved is trying something new.
Charge your phone to 100 percent before heading here: You’ll be taking a lot of photos.
Here’s a look at some new Connecticut restaurants we’re excited about, from Simsbury to Stamford.
The burgeoning local chain is bringing Nashville hot chicken to the Nutmeg state.
Our wine expert takes a close look at three great wines available for sale here in Connecticut.
Carrie Carella and Heather Kelly are bringing their bar expertise to a new Middletown sandwich spot.
When Bronya Shillo launched Fishers Island Lemonade in 2014, people didn’t know how to react to a high-quality cocktail served in a can.
Sometimes just the right amount of ingredients can come together to create a great-tasting dish.
Believed to be East Lyme’s first full-service Mexican restaurant, La Llorona presents itself as a destination with broad appeal.
The newly renovated restaurant has folks flocking to this unassuming area in Cheshire to find an island of Mediterranean delights.
Here’s a look at some new Connecticut restaurants we’re excited about.
A legacy of craftsmanship in Thomaston is in good hands at ClockTown Brewing.
Our wine expert takes a close look at three great wines available for sale here in Connecticut.
For a mix of breakfast and dessert, try these icing-drizzled buckwheat waffles with apple pie filling.
The restaurant began to build a name for itself thanks to something that can keep a restaurant afloat even in the most difficult of environments: great food.
“What’s happening with food in eastern Connecticut to western Rhode Island, this region, is on par with anywhere in the country.”
Tracy Hayhurst wants to not feed guests like family, and share the joys of seasonal food and connecting with nature.
Sisters Khamla Vorasane and Chan Graham meld their cultural background, their love of French pastries and their Southern roots into a slice of Paris in greater Hartford.
This casual East Windsor tavern bills its approach as “real American,” with offerings drawing influences from a diverse range of cultures.
Featuring homemade ingredients prepared by the mother-daughter duo, the shop opened last October.
Our wine expert takes a close look at three great wines available for sale here in Connecticut.
Under new state laws, breweries are able to expand their offerings to include spirits as well as wines and ciders.
This blend of three cheeses and fresh Maine lobster is perfect for spring and summer.
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