From roasted oysters on the marina to aromatic gelato walks, burger pit stops, and smoky dinners at home—this week was an ode to community, flavor, and the joy of sharing good food in great places.
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What I Ate This Week: Fairfield Gelato, Beer Gardens, and Pasta alla Gricia (Aug 25-31)
From Fairfield gelato nights to lively beer gardens in Norwalk, and finishing the week with a perfect homemade Pasta alla Gricia, this edition of What I Ate This Week is a journey through comfort and community.
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What I Ate This Week: Flights, Flatbreads & Family Moments (Aug 18-24)
This week moved fast, with flights connecting me from chicken fajitas at home to local gems like Rise Café, King Canary Brewing, Roost Kitchen + Coffee, and The Sinclair. A night at a brewery celebration and a Sunday poolside grill rounded out a flavorful journey.
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What I Ate This Week: Family, Closings & Culinary Celebrations (August 11-17 )
This week blended milestones with meals: closing on our home, my daughter visiting from Florida, and a mix of nostalgic bites, Italian trattoria delights, and sizzling Mediterranean-inspired home cooking.
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What I Ate This Week: August 4–10
A week of pecan-smoked salmon, creamy pasta, blackened fajitas, and an Amalfi lemon-inspired family feast — plus a standout dinner at one of Bridgeport’s best Italian spots.
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What I Ate This Week: Closing Chapters, Comfort Bites & Coastal Views (July 28-Aug 3)
This week marked the end of an era as we packed up our Sandy Hook home and found comfort in familiar bites and flavorful discoveries in Fairfield, Westport, and Milford.
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What I Ate This Week: Still in St. Pete (July 21–27)
Week 4 of What I Ate This Week kept me grounded in St. Pete. From fresh Italian market finds at Mazzaro’s to homemade dinners and a return visit to Colony Pizza, it was all about good ingredients and coastal comfort. Even a quick stop at Cover Two back home rounded out the week.
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What I Ate This Week: July 14 – July 20
From steakhouse indulgence to Italian markets and beach bites, this week’s journey across Charlotte and St. Pete brought comfort, flavor, and a few unexpected highlights worth revisiting.
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What I Ate This Week: July 7-July13
Week 2 of What I Ate This Week took me to Charlotte, NC. I visited a local brewery, grabbed a slice of NY-style pizza, survived airport eats, and capped it off with snacks under the sun at a Sunday polo match.
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What I Ate This Week: A Yearlong Culinary Diary Inspired by Italy
Join me each week as I document What I Ate This Week—a culinary diary inspired by Italy and the joy of seasonal eating. From home-cooked pasta to travel bites, it’s a flavorful adventure that brings together taste and tradition.
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A Journey from Nicastro: My Great Grandfather’s Legacy
Born in Nicastro, Italy, in 1892, my great grandfather Vincenzo immigrated to America alone at 17. From coal mines in Scranton to building a large family in Norwalk, his story is one of courage, resilience, and deep Italian roots. This personal journey through generations explores our Italian-American heritage and the powerful legacy of family.
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Castello di Volpaia: Wine, Heritage, and Hospitality in the Heart of Chianti
Explore the historic charm and exceptional wines of Castello di Volpaia, a medieval Chianti village transformed into a renowned vineyard estate. We enjoyed a personalized tasting and tour hosted by the Mascheroni Stianti family, and sampled their bold reds and exquisite olive oil. It’s a must-visit destination for wine lovers exploring Tuscany.