Village Gourmet-Chinese Food Done Right Restaurant Chinese Norwalk Pauline Rhoads June 21, 2009 Photo Pauline RhoadsI’ve been going to Village Gourmet in Norwalk for years for what is hands down, the best Chinese food in the Westport/Norwalk area. Loyal customers have seen this local treasure tucked away in the Cranbury Shopping Center grow from a take-out place with a few small tables to a larger, full service restaurant that now serves wine and beer. I’ve tried it all, and it’s all exceptionally good. Here’s what to order: Read More
The Robeks Tart-gasm Restaurant Cos Cob Darien Fairfield Stamford healthy Dessert Sarah Green June 18, 2009 Photo: Stephanie WebsterFairfield County women have a little secret… and it isn’t sweet. Don’t tell, but hordes of us find time in our day to sneak into Robeks to experience our daily rapture. Simply, it’s Tart - paradise in a Styrofoam bowl. Plain, unadulterated ecstasy, this frozen treat at only 112 calories for a small (157 for a medium) is hardly sinful. It is delicious on its own but can be smothered in coconut, dappled with raspberry, sprinkled with chocolate chips, textured with granola, the choices are endless. But the slightly sour, wonderfully light, frozen indulgence is best on its wicked own. Read More
Musings on Cannoli: Tutti Invitati, Westport Restaurant Westport Italian Dessert Jenny Vynerib June 16, 2009 Photo: Stephanie WebsterHands down, my favorite dessert is the cannoli. It always has been. As a young child, my family used to drive downtown in New York City to Ferrara’s Bakery on Grand Street, or Veniero’s Pastry Shop on East 11th Street for their dreamy, creamy creations. Read More
