A rainy NYC slice, a rescued dinner with my daughter near Grand Central, oysters at The Sinclair, a National Tequila Day turned watermelon marg party, an afternoon at Farmington Polo Club, and pizza after a day of wallpaper — this week had it all.
What I Ate This Week: Tampa to Fairfield, Homemade Sauces & A World Cup Finale (July 13–19)
From garden-fresh grilled chicken and a new Tuesday date night to a rain-day Italian feast for the in-laws, this week’s table told a story of home, family, and full-circle flavor — capped off with burgers, a pool day, and the World Cup final.
What I Ate This Week: Tacos in Newtown, Two-Pasta Nights, and a Rainy Memorial Day Feast (May 18 – May 25)
Tacos and margs in Newtown, NYC barbecue and gelato on a 90-degree day, a two-pasta night with Caraluzzi’s guanciale, a celebration dinner at Spiga in New Canaan for a new job and a Series 7 pass, and a rainy Memorial Day turned indoor feast.
What I Ate This Week: A Vintage Watch, Eataly Pasta, Sinclair Wagyu & Italian Gardens in the Making (May 11 – May 17)
A vintage Italian Swatch arrives. Eataly delivers a perfect Cotto e Pomodoro panino. Massimo’s bacon and egg redeems itself. A Wagyu ribeye at The Sinclair steals the week. Plants from Seven Maples, mulch from Maple Row, the debut of The Sicilian Palmer, and the slow build of a Tuscan-style Italian garden in Easton.
My Top 3 Italian Restaurants in Fairfield County (And Why I Keep Going Back)
After years of eating my way through Fairfield County, these are the three Italian restaurants I keep coming back to — for the food, the memories, and the way they make an ordinary night feel worth celebrating.
What I Ate This Week: Gelato Stops, Italian Nights & A Neighborhood Feast (Mar 9 – 15)
From gelato in Fairfield and New York to pizza at Brewport, Pollo al Prosecco at Osteria Romana, and a neighborly St. Patrick’s feast, this week was a blend of comfort, connection, and the kind of meals that make a new place feel like home.
What I Ate This Week: Tapas Nights, Carbonara Perfection & A Steakhouse Feast (Mar 2 – 8)
From tapas and sangria at Barcelona Wine Bar in Fairfield to an unforgettable carbonara dinner at Trattoria A’Vucchella and a steakhouse-style family feast at home, this week blended cozy leftovers, Italian classics, and one seriously memorable Saturday dinner.