United States Restaurants

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 …

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 …

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 …

Located at the corner of Prince and Mulberry Streets in the heart of SoHo, in New York City, Japanese restaurant Momoya SoHo will enchant the senses with their stunning and exquisitely prepared cuisine. We spent a very enjoyable and relaxing Saturday afternoon enjoying Brunch at this stylish and oh so tasty restaurant. Inspired cocktails, an excellent menu of diverse appetizers, sushi & sashimi, artistic Brunch Sweets, and attentive service, make Momoya SoHo exceptional. Bon Appetit! We had a lovely Brunch …

We had a sensational dinner at the attractive Perrine at The Pierre, A Taj Hotel, located on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, where Executive Chef/Culinary Director Michael Mignano is the talent in the kitchen. The restaurant has two distinct and well-curated menus, French, and Indian (we explored both menus and both are worth a visit to New York City to experience). The ambience is elegant, fine dining, the service is impeccable, and the cuisine is what food memories are …

Creative cocktails and cuisine are the buzz at the stunning Hartford Flavor Cocktail Parlour, which opened at 54 Pratt Street in the Historic section of Hartford on July 11, 2024. We had a delectable and romantic dinner at the restaurant on Saturday, July 20, 2024, 9 days after the opening and the restaurant already had garnered appreciative patronage. The bar and restaurant are gorgeous, yet warm and inviting, and the colors reflect nature’s herbal and floral colors, something close to …

Foodies have a new reason to celebrate with the opening of Kappo Sono restaurant, at 39 East 13th Street (near Union Square) in New York City, as it is the epitome of the art of dining well. Chef Chikara Sono is the creative culinary talent at the helm of the 12-seat counter space where elegance begins with the attractive ambience and continues with his impressive cuisine and impeccable service by the team. Located on the sixth floor of the Westerly …

The Restaurant at Rowayton Seafood in the Rowayton neighborhood of Norwalk, Connecticut is located directly on the water on the Five Mile River and has been attracting seafood lovers since Kevin Conroy purchased the restaurant in 1996. Stunning water views, an excellent seafood selection, an inviting ambience, along with outstanding service make the award-winning restaurant a continual standout. Whether you opt for a leisurely weekend Brunch, for a delectable lunch during the week, or arrive in the evening to enjoy …