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Michelin-Trained Chef Blends Historic Charm, Bold Flavors At New CT Shoreline Restaurant Michelin-Trained Chef Blends Historic Charm, Bold Flavors At New CT Shoreline Restaurant
Michelin-Trained Chef Blends Historic Charm, Bold Flavors At New CT Shoreline Restaurant A former military museum has been transformed into a new culinary destination along the Connecticut shoreline. Charter Oak Tavern celebrated its grand opening in Westbrook on Thursday, Feb. 20. The restaurant is located at 24 Westbrook Place, right next to the town green. Michelin-trained Chef Scott Quinn opened the tavern as he returns to his home state after an acclaimed career in some of the world's top kitchens. With more than 20 years of experience, he has worked in Michelin-starred restaurants and led renowned spots like Bouchon in Las Vegas, Bistro Bagatelle in Los Ang…

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by Chris Spiker
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CT's Most Romantic Restaurants: See OpenTable's Top Valentine's Day Picks CT's Most Romantic Restaurants: See OpenTable's Top Valentine's Day Picks
CT's Most Romantic Restaurants: See OpenTable's Top Valentine's Day Picks From fireside steakhouses to waterfront fine dining, these spots set the stage for love on Valentine's Day. OpenTable has revealed its 2025 list of the Top 100 Most Romantic Restaurants in the US. Nineteen of those restaurants recognized are in Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. Whether you're planning an intimate candlelit dinner or a scenic waterfront experience, these restaurants offer the perfect backdrop for romance. J. Gilbert's – Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood (Glastonbury, CT) For a cozy yet upscale experience, J. Gilbert's delivers prime…

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by Chris Spiker
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This Northern Westchester Restaurant Offers Varied Menu In Scenic Setting This Northern Westchester Restaurant Offers Varied Menu In Scenic Setting
This Northern Westchester Restaurant Offers Varied Menu In Scenic Setting What can you say about a restaurant in Northern Westchester that is owned by two-Michelin-starred chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten other than it's, well, impressive. And fabulous and casual and just welcoming, it is what you will find at his venture in Pound Ridge, at The Inn. Here, the famed chef cultivates seasonal, farm-to-table cuisine, with ingredients sourced from the Hudson Valley and New England whenever possible. And that includes pizza. Yes, pizza. Nestled in a building built in 1833 as a residence and later as an inn, the entire restaurant has been renovated to preserve as many o…

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by Kathy Reakes