June 2009

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Mexican
Quick Look: Igauna Ranas in Middletown, CT
06.25.09 | Permalink | Comment?

What: Iguana Ranas Taqueria
Where: 574 Main St, Middletown, CT
Highlights: Tacos, duh. Middletown has a fantastic dining scene, and Iguana Ranas plays a nice role - you can easily come in a do a full meal of tacos, tortas, taquitos, and mango soda, but it’s just as easy to stop by for a snack and a [...]
At Home, Links, Markets
It’s Berry Season in New England
06.13.09 | Permalink | Comment?

Amazing strawberries from Lyman Orchards got me so excited I could only take blurry pictures, I suppose. Here in Connecticut strawberry season is just heating up, so if you like to pick ‘em yourself, or you’re lazy like me and you just want a basket-full without all the work, several sources around Southern New England [...]
Hot Dogs, Links
Rosco’s Big Dog closed, owner without uneployment benefits
06.06.09 | Permalink | Comment?

Although not about food, per se, this article in the Hartford Courant retraces some of the fallout from the closing of the much beloved Rosco’s Big Dog in downtown Hartford. A good read for anyone who owns their own business, but perhaps an encouraging sign for Connecticut hot dog fans; any media exposure for [...]
Burgers
Burger chains Five Guys, In-N-Out get big time endorsements
06.03.09 | Permalink | Comment?

Not particular to New England or even the Northeast, but my beloved (Washington D.C. based) Five Guys recently got the sort of nation-wide exposure money cannot buy after a recent visit by President Obama. Luckily the chain has been spreading like wildfire throughout the country, if you’re reading from New England check out your [...]