Tucked in the quaint Connecticut borough of North Stonington, lies The Jonathan Edwards Winery.  Known formerly as Crossroads Vineyards, it was purchased by Jonathan Edwards, and the new winery started. What makes this winery differant than most is that they produce both Connecticut Estate wines, and Napa Valley wines. The way they do this is [...]

The Bee and Thistle is that special place to celebrate that special occasion. But here’s the thing. You don’t have to wait for that in order all that goes on here. They have added specials throughout the week in order for you to enjoy The Bee, and since I am a huge, I figured I [...]

Every now and again a business guy or gal just wants to get out of the office. Make your next business meeting or work escape at one of the Connecticut Shoreline WiFi enabled eateries. Go on now . . . grab some great food, maybe a cocktail and get to work. Branford: Parthenon Diner 374 [...]

Donovan’s Reef restaurant will offer a traditional style family dinner on Sunday, March 28th from Noon – 6pm. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Community Dining Room. Call (203) 488.5573 today to make your reservation! The dinner includes an antipasto salad, broccoli rabe and sausage, fried calamari, rigatoni in a Bolognese sauce, lemon chicken, [...]

After weeks of cold snowy weather I start daydreaming of spring road trips in the country. As a food and wine consultant this is quite often a foodie road trip. I love discovering new wineries, specialty shops and local gourmet destinations! The American Slow Food movement is growing every day and many excellent artisan producers [...]

Mom asks me a very stove-specific question one day when I’m over to visit.  I respond with a blank look.  She asks, “I know I was never much for cooking, but do you cook at all?” “Is the stove the one that turns hot if you turn those little knob things?” I reply. She laughs, [...]

As many of you have probably guessed, I am a cookie fanatic. I am beyond the point of being able to buy something off the shelf. I guess that I am actually a cookie snob. Not just any cookie will do. It has to be fresh baked, it has to have substance to it, and [...]

There are a number of great bars and restaurants in Milford these days and I’d like to bring four of them to your attention, all of which are “off the beaten path”…in the Woodmont section of Milford: Sloppy Jose’s, Bazso’s, Beach House and Scribners. If you aren’t familiar with Woodmont, it is the eastern-most section [...]

I have a passion for charities, as many of you know. I feel that no matter what our situation is, we can always find a way to help. Whether it’s 10 bucks, a pint of blood, or just volunteering an hour of your time, it goes a long way, and it will not go unnoticed. [...]

We are pleased to annouce that we have partnered up with Eli’s  on the Hill, 624 West Main Street, Branford for Shoreline Out and About’s Friday Night Happy Hour. They will be putting out their usual amazing spread, which includes platters of peel & eat shrimp, a carving station, pasta, nachos, and other great Happy [...]

Sunday was a dreary day, chilly, gray and with more bare branches showing against the sky. My husband and I were on our way to Guilford to check on the boat and thought we would grab a sandwich and eat it on the way. Passing Quattro’s on River Street, we spotted a small group sitting [...]

Many of us who grew up in this town have been to Chips Pub. We always loved the food, the atmosphere, just the fact that it was part of Guilford, and many of us were sad to see it go. It was part of lives, one that we won’t forget. But times change, and so [...]

Stepping into Petonito’s Bakery in East Haven is like stepping into a time machine. The first thing you notice is the smell—the inexplicably old world smell of pastries and cake in the oven and cannoli shells in the fryer. Plastered on the wall to the right of the door is an enormous photo of the [...]

704 Long Hill Rd Guilford, CT (203) 453-9205 The Country Tavern is a regular “Cheers” tavern in Connecticut, complete with a friendly atmosphere, loyal patrons and good food. However, you have also found the location of the coolest Halloween party in the state. Bad Assets hare in the house rocking you through the night.  So [...]

I am all Italian. Well, I should say I am of Italian heritage. Both my parents were Italian and as far back as I have gone with my “tree” the Moretti’s are 100% Italian. In fact, my father’s parents came over from Italy in the late 1800′s and my father was born in RI in [...]