From New Year’s Eve filets to celebratory Fish & Chips, BBQ brisket in Norwalk to handmade Cavatelli in Bridgeport — this is what I ate across five of the most hectic weeks of my life. A dog in recovery, a house closing that moved twice, a new job in NYC, and a move to Easton, CT all collided at once. Here’s the full story, one meal at a time, with the restaurants that fed us, steadied us, and made it all feel worth celebrating
Spaghetti alla Nerano: Stanley Tucci’s Creamy Zucchini Pasta
Made famous by Stanley Tucci, this Spaghetti alla Nerano recipe from the Amalfi Coast uses fried zucchini and cheese to create a luxurious, creamy sauce—without cream. It’s a simple yet unforgettable pasta that brings Nerano’s coastal charm to your table.