Named for the notorious leader of the Las Vegas Dodge City Gang, the barbecue restaurant Hoodoo Brown has been swamped since Memorial Day, when it opened just off Rt. 7 in Ridgefield, Conn. There have been lines even on weeknights. The owners say they’re dipping into the best of many barbecue styles across the South. […]
Food Notes
Mohegan Sun Nears Launch of Sticks and Stones Restaurant Cocktail Bar
From Faith: What makes Mohegan Sun’s next food move particularly intriguing is the restaurant’s modern focus, combining food to be shared, such as fondues and hot rock cooking, with a molecular gastronomy spin. Sticks and Stones is close to launching, we’re told, now that food and cocktail talents are well in place, hauling in far out […]
Episode 8: Faith’s Food Adventure in Italy
One of the most mouth-watering dishes we’ve enjoyed in Italy was prepared for us by our friend and host, Vern Willey, formerly of Hartford and now a resident of glorious Treviso. Pasta limone, as Vern calls it, was first served to him by neighbors in Positano, when Vern was stationed there decades ago with the […]
Easy Way to Shuck Corn
Why didn’t I think of this? Here’s an easy, quick way to shuck corn without all the fuss and mess.
Episode 7: Faith’s Food Adventure in Italy
At Lake Garda, two hours north of Treviso, you can tour the circumference of the gorgeous lake in a classic wooden boat for $50, then stop at one of the old town’s wine cafes. I ordered a Campari and grapefruit juice just to escape the sun, and before I knew it, out came a bowl […]
Episode 6: Faith’s Food Adventure in Italy
Lake Garda is a two hour drive from our host town, Treviso. Palm trees along an aqua blue lake. Just for starters, this is the size of the gelato cone everyone eats.
