From Fairfield to Norwalk, this week’s meals were full of flavor and celebration. We revisited old favorites like A’Vuchella, discovered new spots like Cosetta, and ended the week with an unforgettable birthday brunch at Elm in New Canaan. Between smoky salmon, pasta nights, and burgers by the bar, this “What I Ate This Week” entry proves that life—and food—always taste better shared.
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What I Ate This Week: Cooking, Comfort, and a Winning Weekend (Sept 22–28)
This week’s What I Ate This Week was a mix of celebration and comfort. From brisket at Banc House to homemade chicken piccata, and a family dinner at A’Vuchella that transported us back to Italy, the week was all about great company and better meals.
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What I Ate This Week: From Ribeyes to Tallahassee Gameday (Sept 15-21)
From ribeyes on the pellet smoker to birthday tiramisu, and finally Parents Weekend at FSU, this week was full of family, flavor, and unexpected highlights.
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What I Ate This Week: Amsterdam Misses, Fairfield Favorites, and Family Food Wins (Sept 8-14)
From Schiphol pizza fails to Fairfield foodie wins, this week’s meals spanned Amsterdam pubs, hotel dinners, and finally, Italian comfort at A’ Vucchella. Work meetings in Zaandam brought forgettable canteen lunches, but evenings offered redemption with a coworker’s BBQ and cozy meals at home. Back stateside, I dove into orecchiette with sausage and broccoli rabe, college football snacks, and indulgent gluten-free cupcakes from Alina’s Cakes. A week that started with travel chaos ended on a sweet (and savory) note.
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What I Ate This Week: Labor Day Seafood, Gelato Strolls & Home-Smoked Feasts (Sept 1-7)
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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Trattoria A’Vucchella – Sorrento Flavors in Bridgeport
Discover Trattoria A’Vucchella: a Bridgeport gem where Sorrentine childhood flavors, from limoncello to homemade pastas, come alive. Authentic dishes, lively atmosphere, and heartfelt service—it’s a taste of Italy that will keep calling you back.
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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.