Old Lyme Ice Cream Shoppe Once a year, on my birthday, I have an ice cream sundae for lunch. And I always have it at the Old Lyme Ice Cream Shoppe. Read More »
The Public House, Old Lyme From nibbles to small plates, salads and "big plates", the menu is full of crowd-pleasers. Read More »
Old Lyme Inn Were you feeling “meh” about the Old Lyme Inn? The top-to-toe reno aside, the dining room wasn’t pulling it’s weight. We all know how hard it is to get a restaurant right: food, service, menu, decor, ambiance. I for one, wouldn’t want that job. But the owners of the OLI, besides lovingly restoring our landmark Inn, want us to hang out there, too. Read More »
Old Lyme Inn We've been waiting oh, so patiently for the re-opening of The Old Lyme Inn, so we raced over on opening day, and were delighted to stroll in to a crisp and sunny version of its former, frayed self. Read More »
Pot Pies at Hadlyme Country Market Ring up the Hadlyme Country Market and order a couple of freshly baked pies for a warming winter dinner. Read More »
Nothing Old About Vintage, a New Burger Spot in Colchester A new spot in Colchester offers a casual and well-priced menu of tacos, burgers, and salads. Read More »
The Florence Griswold Museum There is nothing more delightful than lunching on the terrace by the Lieutenant River at Cafe Flo, and I can't wait until it opens for the season. Read More »
Cafe Flo at The Florence Griswold Museum Have lunch in the barn, or grab a blanket and basket and head down to the banks of the Lieutenant River. Read More »
A Renovation at the Bee & Thistle Inn The Bee & Thistle has been my go-to spot for well-prepared small plates and cocktails in the lounge. A recent update and artistic transformation is oh-so-fitting in art-immersed Old Lyme. Read More »
Best Breakfast Sandwiches Shoreliners agree that breakfast sandwiches are a THING around here. We scoured the towns for the best of them. Read More »
Thanksgiving To Go 2016 No need to cook this year, with abundant Thanksgiving offerings from our favorite restaurants and caterers. Read More »
Thanksgiving Guide – Restaurants Whether it's just the two of you or the entire extended family, avoid the whole megillah at any of these local spots that are open on Thanksgiving Day. Read More »
Al Fresco at Cafe Flo Taking an al fresco lunch break with a friend is the perfect antidote to "The Overwhelm". Read More »
Skip the Whole Megillah I threatened my family with a restaurant meal this year, but they weren't having it. My daughter is just so, um, traditional. But if it's only a few of you, going out may be the answer. Read More »
Cafe Flo This is one of the best kept Shoreline secrets, and it shouldn’t be. On Fridays, Saturdays or Sundays, head to the Florence Griswold Museum and enjoy lunch or a picnic prepared by Gourmet Galley. Read More »
Caffe Marche is BACK! One of our favorite places to sip a cappuccino and while away a morning is back. Read More »
Alforno Expands Alforno in Old Saybrook (home to one of the best pies on the shoreline) has expanded its dining room to include a bar. Read More »
Shayna B. By The Sea for Happy Vegans This new vegan cafe in Old Saybrook whips up all manner of yummy snacks without any potential hazards: free of gluten, dairy, and meat Read More »
Five Guys: Protein-On-The-Go Burger Sometimes, when I'm out on a marathon of errands, I just need a quick fix. Read More »
Breakfast on the Shoreline Whether you’re gluttonous or gluten-free, we’ve found the best breakfasts on the Shoreline. Read More »
Pizza Please! Our Favorite Pies We chowed our way around Connecticut for our top pizza picks. Here's my list of Old School and New School pie. Read More »
My Version of Cheers Happy to report that they are now open for lunch on Friday through Sunday AND Holiday Tea returns on December 5th. The E List team gathers here for our annual holiday tea party and to ogle the over-the-top gingerbread houses. Read More »
Restaurant Newsflash! My favorite cafe, Ashlawn Farm, is opening a second location next to the train station in Old Saybrook. I am BEYOND excited, and you'll find me there, hiding behind my computer, regularly. Stop by this Saturday, November 16th for a soft opening. Read More »
Red Hen I think you know that I don’t write bad reviews. If I’m not enamored, I just don’t write anything at all. Which brings me to my story. Read More »
Take Out to Feed a Crowd What could be simpler than inviting your nearest and dearest over and heating up a full-on feast, from bird to pie? Some of my favorite restaurants and take-out stops provide all the fixings. Read More »
Cafe Flo Big news at Cafe Flo this year: they've decamped from the Landscape Center Barn to the long swath of terrace smack on the banks of the Lieutenant River. You'll instantly understand how this view galvanized the Lyme Art Colony in the first place. Read More »
