Castilian American: Mont Blanc
A traditional day in Switzerland is paired with Brasserie du Mont Blanc and a view. Nicholas Anthony/The Mirror An attempt to avoid Spain’s heat in search of a familiar autumn chill resulted in hiking...
Castilian American: Safety Abroad
Petty theft, white-collar crime and political corruption take siege as the main sources of crime in Madrid. Misconduct due to drunkenness is frowned upon and unlikely, according to political...
Castillian American: Mallorca and Toledo
A view of Sant Llorenç des Cardassar. Nicholas Anthony/The Mirror A weekend in Mallorca will cost you, but a day trip to Toledo is inexpensive and to students, more preferable. One trip, scheduled a...
Nick’s Nights Abroad: New Beginnings
Tapas (appetizers) at a Spanish restaurant in Madrid. Nicholas Anthony/The Mirror I am here in the café, Franceríe at the moment, resting at a table in the back. Many patrons surround me; musicians...
Wine and Dine with The Vine: Brick + Wood
If you were wondering, Nonna’s Meatball Pizza is in fact grandma’s secret recipe and yes, for owners Clara and Paolo Cavalli, their mother’s secret is worth keeping. Seared over a wood-burned fire in...
Wine and Dine with The Vine: Saugatuck Sweets
As temperatures rise and spring has arrived, summer is just around the corner and all I can think about is delicious vanilla ice cream on a waffle cone with loads of rainbow sprinkles on top. Last Friday...
Clash of the Delis: Firehouse Deli vs Chef’s Table
By now, most of us at Fairfield have experienced the variety of dining options along Post Road; and, when it comes to delis, there certainly are no shortages in town. But how do you decide which one to choose?...
Wine & Dine with the Vine: Craft 260
Upon entering Craft 260, the words of one of America’s founding fathers Ben Franklin, “Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy,” are written on the wall facing the opposite side of the...
Traditional Sicilian cuisine finds a home in Fairfield
From behind the counter of Italian Kitchen on Post Road in Fairfield, the illustrious voice of a chef hard at work is heard over the sound of water boiling on a stove and the roar of a blazing hot pizza oven:...
Plan B Burger serves up bigger, beefier burger experience
If great burgers served with freshly sliced lettuce and tomatoes on a warm, toasted bun are your weakness, then Plan B Burger Bar is the best place for you. When I go to a restaurant, I consider all options,...