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September202012
It was a spectacular day this past Saturday for Worth Tasting, the original culinary walking tour of downtown New Haven. The next tour is Saturday, October 13. For reservations, please call 203-777-8550 or 203-415-3519
Tags: /culinary walking tour /new haven events /stephen fries /on the food scene /food events /Omni New Haven Hotel /Atticus /Union League Cafe /Wine Thief /WAVE /Kelly's /Willoughby's /BAR /Claire's Corner Copia /Caseus
June202012
Presenting Union League Cafe’s Salade d’Epinards et Roquefort
Check out my food column in today’s New Haven Register.
http://sfarticles.tumblr.com/post/25516452175/presenting-union-league-cafes-salade-depinards-et
Tags: /union league cafe /jean pierre vuillermet /spinach salad /connecticut restaurant
April292012
Worth Tasting….The Culinary Walking Tour of New Haven
Saturday, April 28 the weather was perfect for the first culinary walking tour of 2012. The tour served as the midway meeting place for two of the guests who came from Princeton New Jersey and Boston Massachusetts. One participant was delighted that she was able to do some shopping for unique birthday gifts at some of the stops. It was a fun group who were into the culinary scene of New Haven.
The next tour is June 9. For tickets, please call 203-777-8550 or 203-415-3519
http://stephenfries.com/Worth_Tasting.html
The tour makes a great gift for birthdays, anniversaries and other special occasions.
Tags: /culinary walking tour /new haven /caseus /willoughby's /kelly's /BAR /Claire's Corner Copia /atticus bookstore cafe /WAVE /Union League Cafe
January12012
Midnight In Paris at Union League Cafe
Party….Party…Party!
Watching the ball come down….. Welcome 2012
Robin Vuillermet, c0-owner of Union League and “yours truly”
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Famous chef and author Jacques Pepin was among the guests
The balloom at Union League Cafe in New Haven was recreated into an evening in Paris. The 1920’s period dress of the staff and many of the guests added to the ambiance.
The lively band got the guests dancing and swinging.
The three course menu included dishes such as Flan de foie gras homardine (Hudson River duck foie gras custard, lobster bisque), Filet de boeuf a la Wellington (beef tenderloin in savory crust, mushrooms and winter truffle ragout, pommes Anna), and Omelette Norvegienne (Baked Alaska, vanilla bean ice cream and raspberry sorbet, light vanilla meringue)
HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU!
Tags: /union League Cafe /New Years eve celebrations in New Haven /on the food scene /midnight in paris theme
November132011
What a spectacular, crisp fall day it was on Saturday, November 12 for “Worth Tasting,” the culinary walking tour of New Haven. Fun, food and great conversation were enjoyed by all. The next culinary walking tour is Saturday, December 10, 2011. There are only a few spots available so please call to reserve. 203-777-8550 or 203-415-3519
Tags: /worth tasting /culinary walking tour /food tour /new haven /omni new haven hotel /john davenport's /willoughby's coffee /caseus /bar /atticus /kelly's /union league cafe /wave gallery /wine thief /on the food scene /stephen fries
August72011
On Saturday, August 6, we had a great group that experienced some of New Haven’s great restaurants. The tour began on the 19th floor at the beautiful Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale. What a great view of the city! Two new stops participated on this tour. Congratulations to Stephen Bentivegna who won the gift certificate from Scoozzi, one of the new stops. The participants enjoyed wine tasting at The Wine Thief. Some couldn’t resist buying a few bottles to take home. To top it all off we stopped at the WAVE Gallery for an artisan chocolate.
The next tour is September 17. Make your reservations now since the September tour sells out quickly. For reservations 203-777-8550 or 203-415-3519
Tags: /worth tasting /culinary walking tour /new haven /scoozzi /union league cafe /york noodle house /atticus /willoughby's /BAR /oaxaca kitchen /john Davenport's /wine thief /WAVE
July92011
It was a hot, but beautiful day for the July 9 Culinary Walking Tour of downtown New Haven. The guests enjoyed samplings from some of New Haven’s favorites.
The next tour is scheduled for Saturday, August 6, and a couple of new stops will be part of the tour. For reservations call 203-777-8550 or 203-415-3519
Bon appetit!
Tags: /worth tasting /culinary walking tour /new haven food /stephen fries /union league cafe /willoughby's /BAR /Caseus /atticus /York Noodle House /Wine Thief /WAVE
June52011
Oh, What a Beautiful day for a Culinary Walking Tour
On Saturday, June 4, the weather could not have been better for Worth Tasting, The Culinary Walking Tour of New Haven. What better place to start the tour than at the top of the Omni, where guests got a spectacular view of the historic city and Yale. For those who are interested in the next tour, it is Saturday, July 9. For rservations, please call 203-777-8550 or 203-415-3519.
Sylvia and the cheese mongers at Caseus had the group sample Haloumi, a grilling cheese and a locally made cheddar cheese.
Enjoying dumplings at York Noodle
That mashed potato and Bacon Pizza with the brews from BAR hit the spot!
Wine Tasting with Noah from The Wine Thief
What great coffee at Willoughby’s….Gracie sure knows her java!
Jean Pierre from Union League Cafe prepared a dessert sampling paired with dessert wine that was a sweet ending to the tour.
Couldn’t resist tempting you to come on the next tour!
Tags: /worth tasting /culinary tour /food events /stephen fries /on the food scene /york noodle /caseus /atticus book store cafe /wine thief /bar /union league cafe /wave /willoughby's coffee /Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale /Yale
April252011
On Saturday, April 23, the first “Worth Tasting,” of the season took place. This culinary walking tour of historic downtown New Haven, takes the guests to many of New Haven’s favorites for samplings of great food. The rain didn’t hinder the fun we had. Join us for the next tour on Saturday, June 4, 2011. For tickets, please call 203-777-8550, if no answer call 203-415-3519.
Check out this video of the tour http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bI5Mn2F9ByQ&feature=player_embedded
Tags: /culinary tour /food tour /new haven /on the food scene /stephen fries /union league cafe /willoughby's /worth tasting /york noodle /the wine thief
September282010
On Saturday, September 25, 2010 the participants of Worth Tasting…the culinary walking tour of downtown New Haven spent 3+ hours enjoying tasty treats from some of New Haven’s favorites. The weather was spectacular and new friends were made. Come join the fun on the next tour on Saturday, October 16, 2010. $59 per person. You won’t be hungry after this tour! For tickets, please call 203-777-8550.
Tags: /stephen fries /culinary tour /new haven /willoughby's /union league cafe /on the food scene /caseus /BAR /worth tasting /york noodle house /heirloom /study hotel
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