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Twilight at Morningside

Welcome to  Twilight at Morningside. This blog is dedicated to all my weekend adventures, but let’s give up the pretense…there’s an awful lot of food photographs on here. I’m still committed to more armchair travel posts, so look for more globetrotting in the near future.  Feel free to say hello in the comments, I’d love to hear from you.
cheers, liz

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Mecha Noodle Bar in Fairfield, CT

June 1st, 2013

It’s hard to believe it’s taken this long for the ramen craze to come to Connecticut. New from the owners of Pho Vietnam, Mecha Noodle Bar just opened in Fairfield. Korean Fried Chicken bao to start. As a side note: if you like Korean Fried Chicken get yourself to Briq in New Haven, they have [...]
 

It’s hard to believe it’s taken this long for the ramen craze to come to Connecticut. New from the owners of Pho Vietnam, Mecha Noodle Bar just opened in Fairfield.

Korean Fried Chicken bao to start.

As a side note: if you like Korean Fried Chicken get yourself to Briq in New Haven, they have an extra crispy, but finger-licking delicious version.

I’m sure the menu will change, but this will give you a feel for what’s available.

Chicken ramen with roast pork

Vegetarian ramen

Pandan Cotta and Vietnamese coffee

Mecha Noodle Bar
1215 Post Road
Fairfield, CT 06824
www.mechanoodlebar.com

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Oak + Almond in Norwalk, CT

May 31st, 2013

Lately we’ve been dining out at lunchtime when the light is better for my photos AND it’s less crowded, since we have a baby in tow.  There are a number of restaurants that are not open to midday diners on Saturdays, but not this one… Today’s photos are from Oak + Almond, a new restaurant [...]
 

Lately we’ve been dining out at lunchtime when the light is better for my photos AND it’s less crowded, since we have a baby in tow.  There are a number of restaurants that are not open to midday diners on Saturdays, but not this one… Today’s photos are from Oak + Almond, a new restaurant that replaced Tuscan Oven in Norwalk, CT. Just to the north of the DMV, this beautiful spot is headed up by Chef Jeff Taibe (yes, brother to Bill).  I only mention the location because back in April, we didn’t see a sign and were unsure if we were in the right place. I don’t know if they’ve changed the exterior in the past month, but if not – it’s definitely a surprise when you step inside:

WARM OLIVES
preserved lemon

LOCAL SWORDFISH CRUDO
green garlic char. buttermilk. blood orange. avocado

HERITAGE PORK SANDWICH
brioche roll. farm egg. manchego. sriracha aioli. salad

GRILLED SALMON
green farro risotto. kumquats

 

Oak + Almond
544 Main Ave, Norwalk, CT
203.846.4600
www.oakandalmond.com

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Colony Grill in Milford, CT

May 29th, 2013

I’ve been working in Stamford for 14 years and even though my office is on the north side of town, I’ve always heard about the pizza at Colony Grill. Despite the loyal following from co-workers and clients, I’ve never managed to eat at the original location, but now Colony has come to Milford. It’s great [...]
 

I’ve been working in Stamford for 14 years and even though my office is on the north side of town, I’ve always heard about the pizza at Colony Grill. Despite the loyal following from co-workers and clients, I’ve never managed to eat at the original location, but now Colony has come to Milford. It’s great to see new life inside the former Harrison’s Hardware location and I think this beautiful new restaurant/bar is going to be a game changer for this side of the Milford Green.

It makes me very happy to see the old “Hardware” sign prominently displayed. I can’t help but wonder where the “Harrison’s” part of the sign ended up?

Behind the bar.

For the uninitiated, this is very thin crust pizza. First up is the famous hot oil and stingers (left) and I’m definitely a big fan of this combo. On the right is a meatball and onion pie.

Colony Grill opened a week ago, so there are long waits for a table at dinner time. I recommend going for an early lunch. We dropped in at 11:30 am and had our pick of tables. There is a separate side entrance for take out and an outdoor bar and patio seating out back.

 

Colony Grill
36 Broad Street Milford, CT
(former Harrison’s Hardware building)
203.876.1935
www.colonygrill.com 

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Good News Cafe in Woodbury, CT

May 16th, 2013

Before this year’s annual visit to White Flower Farm we stopped in at Carol Peck’s Good News Cafe for a late lunch. D was a big fan of the X-Limited Edition Ale from Cavalry Brewing in Oxford, Connecticut. Jack’s Pecan-Crusted Fresh Oysters, Cherry Jicama Tomatillo Salsa – Chili Aioli Drizzle Pistachio Crumb-Crusted Pork Medallions – [...]

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Before this year’s annual visit to White Flower Farm we stopped in at Carol Peck’s Good News Cafe for a late lunch.

D was a big fan of the X-Limited Edition Ale from Cavalry Brewing in Oxford, Connecticut.

Jack’s Pecan-Crusted Fresh Oysters, Cherry Jicama Tomatillo Salsa – Chili Aioli Drizzle

Pistachio Crumb-Crusted Pork Medallions – Kale & Green Beans

Black Bean Burrito with Spiced Beef, Rice, Red Pepper, Cheese, Tomato “Pico de Gallo”, Avocado & Sour Cream

Usually I like to get dessert while we’re here, but Lily was ready to move on. Plus this left us free to get an ice cream cone at Arethusa in Bantam later in the afternoon!

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First Mother’s Day

May 12th, 2013

I’ve been meaning to share these maternity photos of another first time mama. Last Fall, Lesli asked if I would do a maternity shoot and by the time we got our schedules coordinated I believe she was only about a month away from her due date. I actively avoided the camera for the full 40 [...]

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I’ve been meaning to share these maternity photos of another first time mama. Last Fall, Lesli asked if I would do a maternity shoot and by the time we got our schedules coordinated I believe she was only about a month away from her due date.

I actively avoided the camera for the full 40 weeks, but after this shoot,  it was Lesli who convinced me to take a photo of myself so I didn’t have any regrets later on.

Happy Mother’s Day to all the wonderful moms out there! Hope your day was filled with lots of love and laughter.

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Don’t Forget Mom

May 11th, 2013

The problem with being the resident ‘staff’ photographer is that you hardly ever make it into a photograph. Usually this suits me just fine, but last week was the end of my maternity leave and I demanded to be photographed with Lily. We took a road trip up to White Flower Farm and made a [...]

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The problem with being the resident ‘staff’ photographer is that you hardly ever make it into a photograph. Usually this suits me just fine, but last week was the end of my maternity leave and I demanded to be photographed with Lily. We took a road trip up to White Flower Farm and made a stop at Carol Peck’s Good News Cafe for lunch. Of course the one nice shot didn’t end up metered properly, but it’s better than nothing!

As I write this on the eve of my first Mother’s Day, I couldn’t resist re-posting this photo with my mom. While she is busy spoiling Lillian rotten, I have a whole new appreciation for everything she made possible in my life.

On a side note, what is going on with my bangs?

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Bufalina Wood Fired Pizza in Guilford, CT

May 9th, 2013

Have you read the scoop on Bufalina, written by my dear friend Amy of CT Bites? She’s the one who first told me about this little gem on the Boston Post Road, not far from the Guilford green. It’s been on my list, but somehow we never found time for a trip down the shoreline. [...]

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Have you read the scoop on Bufalina, written by my dear friend Amy of CT Bites?

She’s the one who first told me about this little gem on the Boston Post Road, not far from the Guilford green. It’s been on my list, but somehow we never found time for a trip down the shoreline. Instead, Amy & Ryan kindly delivered a Bufalina pizza to our house one evening in late February. We tucked it into the fridge, planning to eat it for lunch the following day, but my daughter had other plans. I went into labor the next morning and never got to try that margherita pizza.

It’s only fitting that our first dinner out as a family was at Bufalina Wood Fired Pizza. Lily’s car seat fit perfectly in the window ledge and she (thankfully) slept through the whole meal. Bufalina is teeny, so if you want to be guaranteed a spot, call ahead. If there’s 2 of you, ask to sit by the window! Otherwise, pull up a bright red stool and make a few new friends at the bar.

Bufalina in Guilford, CT

CIPOLLE
Blistered red and spring onions, mozzarella, local applewood smoked bacon

CIPOLLE pizza at Bufalina

TRE CARNI
San Marzano tomatoes, mozzarella, speck (lightly smoked prosciutto), salame piccante, and Lamberti sausage

TRE CARNI pizza at Bufalina

My favorite: FINOCCHIO
Caramelized fennel, olive tapenade, Tuscan salame, toma (semi-hard cow’s milk cheese)

FINOCCHIO pizza at Bufalina

Bufalina
1070 Boston Post Road
Guilford, CT
203.458.1377
www.bufalinact.com 

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Frances Palmer & Amy Merrick at Terrain Westport

April 29th, 2013

Fans of design*sponge will recognize the talented artists in this post. After visiting Frances Palmer’s studio last summer, I was eager to see her pottery in the hands of florist Amy Merrick. A few weekends ago their collaboration was on display at Terrain in Westport, CT. Frances Palmer (left) Amy Merrick (right)   Frances mentioned she’ll [...]
 

Fans of design*sponge will recognize the talented artists in this post. After visiting Frances Palmer’s studio last summer, I was eager to see her pottery in the hands of florist Amy Merrick. A few weekends ago their collaboration was on display at Terrain in Westport, CT.

Frances Palmer & Amy Merrick at Terrain in Westport, CT

Frances Palmer & Amy Merrick at Terrain in Westport, CT

Frances Palmer (left) Amy Merrick (right)

Frances Palmer & Amy Merrick at Terrain in Westport, CT

Frances Palmer & Amy Merrick at Terrain in Westport, CT

Frances Palmer & Amy Merrick at Terrain in Westport, CT

Frances Palmer & Amy Merrick at Terrain in Westport, CT

 

Frances mentioned she’ll be spending  a month in residence at a studio in China. You can follow along on Instagram @francespalmer

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Lillian – First Month

April 4th, 2013

This blog has been know to go wildly off-schedule with posts, but I set a goal to share a few photos of Lily every month. Day 1 at Yale New Haven Hospital In mom’s favorite MAGNETIC gown by Magnificent Baby. Snaps should be outlawed. Smiles became more frequent starting at week 4… First hat, from [...]

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This blog has been know to go wildly off-schedule with posts, but I set a goal to share a few photos of Lily every month.

Day 1 at Yale New Haven Hospital

In mom’s favorite MAGNETIC gown by Magnificent Baby. Snaps should be outlawed.

Smiles became more frequent starting at week 4…

First hat, from Aunt Grace Anne.

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Welcome Lillian

March 27th, 2013

7 lbs, 5 oz, Lillian Grace arrived precisely on her due date, February 25, 2013. I struggled to take any photos of anything during my pregnancy (as you probably noticed from the long silences on the blog), but after embarking on a maternity shoot for a friend last Fall, she convinced me to do the [...]

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7 lbs, 5 oz, Lillian Grace arrived precisely on her due date, February 25, 2013. I struggled to take any photos of anything during my pregnancy (as you probably noticed from the long silences on the blog), but after embarking on a maternity shoot for a friend last Fall, she convinced me to do the same. I’ve never done a self-portrait before, but sick of waiting… I broke out the tripod at week 38.

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