Road trip, everybody! If you love the smoky eggplant dip, Baba Ganoush, as much as we do, we think we’ve found the best in Connecticut.
Food Notes
Costa Del Sol in Hartford
We love grilled octopus, and a great place to try it (and other Mediterranean things) is Costa Del Sol in Hartford.
The Soft-Shell Crab from Max’s Oyster Bar
Mark Raymond eats out a lot. And this time of year, he’s on the lookout for the best soft-shell crab in our region. Here’s this week’s find.
Shrimp Scampi Sauce on Zoodles, Rice, and More
Shrimp scampi is all about the sauce. Here's inspiration for using that sauce in a pasta dish, on zoodles, and more. Let's get creative! Plus, a twist on the shrimp prep from Mark Raymond's mother-in-law, by all accounts, an excellent home cook.
Great Summer Reds For Grilled Foods
Sure, summer pulls you toward whites, but here are two red wines, one from Spain, and one from France, that we love with everything grilled: vegetables, chicken, lamb, beef. . .
What Was it Like to Have Dinner with Baseball Legend Joe DiMaggio?
Baseball legend Joe DiMaggio was a man who valued sitting down with family and friends for a good meal. Doctor and author Rock Positano had a seat at the table—and the good sense to take notes.
