Restaurants

Benjamin Steakhouse Westchester located in White Plains, New York, has the perfect steakhouse fine dining ambience where rich walls of wood, and tables dressed in pristine white linen create an attractive and comfortable ambience. Cocktails are well-crafted, there is an excellent selection of wines by the glass to pair with each course, the service is attentive and professional without being intrusive, and the menu is diverse enough to appeal to both steak lovers and those that prefer seafood. Bon Appetit! …

Chef Brian Lewis’ restaurant, The Cottage, located on Post Road East in Westport, Connecticut, is attractive, inviting, and welcoming, with a menu designed to take your palate on a delectable culinary journey without the need for a passport. Chef Brian Lewis is a proponent of using local ingredients from the Westport Farmers’ Market. The restaurant also has a well-curated cocktail menu, an interesting selection of wine, sake, beer, fortified and sweet wine, and creative non-alcohol drinks designed to appeal to …

The Sea Fire Grill Westchester in Yonkers, New York is a stunning romantic waterfront restaurant where its dramatic walls of windows overlook the Hudson River. The décor is elegant and luxurious, and while the sumptuous menu has a predominant seafood focus, there are plenty of steaks and chops on the menu to appeal to meat lovers as well. The Sea Fire Grill Westchester opened in October 2025 and is making a splash on the Westchester culinary scene. We dined at …

Okay, we admit it; we have a sweet tooth and find it hard to say “no” to gorgeous desserts, and why would we when visiting Sift Bake Shop at Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Connecticut after The Sun Wine & Food Fest 2026. Adam Young and his wife Ebbie Young are the founders of the stunning and delicious bakery. Adam opened the first Sift Bake Shop in 2016 after honing his craft at the New England Culinary Institute in Montpelier, Vermont, …

West Street Grill in Litchfield, Connecticut is a delectable, intimate bistro that has created high-caliber Modern American cuisine for almost 35 years; they will celebrate their anniversary on May 28, 2025. Owned by James O’Shea, West Street Grill, located in the charming historic section of Litchfield, is a gorgeous restaurant that is warm and inviting with a menu that will appeal to meat and seafood lovers, as well as to vegans, vegetarians, and there are also gluten-free options. The restaurant …

Townhouse Restaurant & Bar just celebrated its 5th anniversary and having had dinner there on Friday, February 21, 2025, there was plenty to celebrate. Located in the heart of Greenwich, Connecticut on Church Street, the restaurant features elevated American cuisine in a casual, but elegant, fine dining ambience. Cocktails are well-crafted, the food presentations are photo and palate worthy, and combined with attentive, professional service, Townhouse is “the place” to dine in Greenwich, Connecticut. Bon Appetit! The affluent town of …

Guests fortunate enough to stay at the intimate and charming luxury Manor House, Domaine de Cromey located in the heart of Burgundy in St. Sernin du Plain, France, get to experience gourmet Burgundian cuisine at every meal. Owners Eleanor Garvin and her husband Dennis Sherman have a focus on haute gastronomy and fine wines, and as such their 12 guests get to experience the best of Burgundy. We stayed at Domaine de Cromey in late October into November 2024 and …

On Saturday, January 18, 2025, we took a drive to City Winery Hudson Valley in Montgomery, New York to experience their special Italian Feast Dinner, a curated 5-course wine and food experience for Adults 21+ hosted by Executive Chef Tony Moustakas and Winemaker Travis Van Caster. The Italian Feast Dinner was the first of their City Winery Hudson Valley 5-Course Wine & Food Chef Dinners Series and it was magnifico! Mangia bene! Winemaker Travis Van Caster warmly welcomed guests to …

After spending the morning enjoying the historic sights and exploring Dijon, France, we had an excellent lunch at Le Pré aux Clercs, located in the heart of this charming city. This stylish and elegant restaurant has a warm and inviting atmosphere which pairs well with their delectable food and an enviable wine menu. Bon Appetit!  We spent a perfect morning on Tuesday, October 29, 2024,  exploring the city and seeing the historic sights of Dijon, the capital of the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté …

AKB, a hotel bar at Archer Hotel located in the garment and fashion district in Midtown Manhattan, New York offers a desirable location minutes from Grand Central Terminal and a diverse menu of Shareables, Plates, Pizzas, Desserts, and an interesting beverage menu. We stopped for cocktails and Shareables after a lovely day in New York and were delighted with their offerings. Cheers and Bon Appetit! We had a feeling of déjà vu when we entered Archer Hotel on Saturday, January …