At one point and time, you have seen a Segway. No, not the “segue” that journalists use to transition from one story to the next. This Segway you ride. Yes. I am talking about the “future-esque” two wheeled electric vehicle you stand up and ride. If you haven’t been on one, you’re missing out on [...]

 For all of us who grew up in Guilford over the past 30 plus years, we already know about their great pizza. I used to ride my bike from all the way up in North Guilford to meet and hang with friends, and I always made sure I had money so that I could have [...]

Bishop’s Orchards Winery has been making fruit wines for over 5  years now, and every day, their reputation for fine wine making grows. Gone are the days when fruit wines meant cheap, and not something you admitted to drinking. Bishop’s has turned this around, making fine wines that everyone can enjoy. And year after year, [...]

Star Fish Market is a store of many pleasant surprises as I discovered the other day. Now many of you think, what can a seafood market due that would be different than any other seafood store. Let’s start with one of my favorite things in the world. Tuna. Not just any tune either. How about [...]

As many of you may have figured, I grew up in Guilford, so the Fair has always been something special to me. Just like your hometown fair or carnival is to you. So many fond memories are created at events such as these. Both growing up, and then bringing your own kids to create those [...]

Bishop’s Orchards Farm Dinners at the Medad Stone Tavern will take place on August 5 and 6, beginning at 6pm. The menu, prepared by La Cuisine’s Executive Chef Uli Weil, will celebrate the height of summer’s flavors. The entire meal will feature local ingredients; many from the Bishop’s field just half a mile away, as [...]

Summer and fall are just an awesome time at Bishops Orchards in Guilford. not only can you get the freshest produce and flowers, you get to head out into the orchards and pick your own fruit. This is just a great way to spend the day with the kids and burn off some energy while [...]

On Saturday, June 11, Bishop’s Orchards Farm Market & Winery in Guilford, CT will have a celebration open to the public for their 140th Anniversary of being in business. This event will be held at the Little Red Barn at Bishop’s Orchards from 10am to 4pm. The event is one that will amuse the young [...]

That was a question I threw out on Facebook and Twitter a few weeks back, and the conversation was one of the funniest I have had in a long time. One prominent local restauranteur who is very much into sustainability and nutrition even pointed out that a cookie with good ingredients is more nutritious than [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Since reopening in April, 2000, The Stone House Restaurant has resumed its place as a fine dining establishment. Located mid – way between Boston and New York City, its contemporary cuisine featuring seafood and steak is appealing to both travelers and shoreline residents.