I had no idea the beautiful (and expensive) Inn at National Hall closed in Westport, CT earlier this year. I feel lucky that I was able to spend some time inside the Bulldog Suite, when two English Bulldog-owning friends got married! I wonder what became of all the beautiful decor inside this hotel. Wasn’t the restaurant Zanghi also at this location, once upon a time? There’s a nice history of the property on Westport Now. It looks like the new Hotel Delamar Southport, is the main game in town for luxury accommodations. 
That’s me behind the bulldog on the right!
Photo by Anthony DiCarlo.
Posts Tagged ‘westport’
goodbye inn at national hall
August 16, 2010at compo
July 23, 2010There’s plenty of shoreline in our hometown, so I always forget about trying other beaches in Connecticut. Luckily for us, Eunice still has a pass for Compo Beach in Westport as the day rate for weekend parking is $40!!! Recently, we found ourselves there spending a lazy Sunday afternoon of sun & surf, with grillmaster Dave dishing up some great sliders and grilled corn. Thanks Team Z, I think we pulled off the perfect beach picnic!
Don’t you love the curls on Nina’s younger son?
We were too busy eating, but some people were just there to take in the sunset.
c’est magnifique
June 18, 2010Last night we kicked off our anniversary celebration with cocktails at the Dressing Room bar. Their dining room was buzzing before showtime at the Westport Playhouse. We saw some tantalizing dishes coming out, but had already decided to dine at Le Farm. We enjoyed a light meal, 4 appetizers, a salad and one wicked little chocolate pot-de-creme. It’s a splendid time of year for farm-to-table dining in Connecticut and I deeply wish Chef Taibe would adopt me so I could spend every day exploring the wonders of his kitchen! We’re talking about my favorite chef in Connecticut (we were crushed when Relish closed in South Norwalk) and I’d follow him anywhere, but I’m so thankful he’s serving up his amazing food at this low-key spot in Westport. I also want to give it up for our charming server Frank, who, with the true memory of an elephant, remembered us AND where we sat during our last visit in October of 2009!
Don’t you love the long days of June when there’s enough light to shoot without flash at 8pm? Below is our local lettuce salad with grapefruit, sunflower seeds and creme fraiche lime dressing. I’m not one to get excited about a salad, but it was so simple, yet so unexpectedly pleasing. Unfortunately the light disappeared before I could photograph the rest of dinner and sometimes, you have to put the camera down.
On our way home from dinner we listened to Ella’s Twelve Nights in Hollywood as she sang the Cole Porter classic, C’est Magnifique. So true, Ella.
westport: leFarm
October 23, 2009
Chef Bill Taibe is back with a relaxed, farm-to-table spot in Westport, CT. One bite of the duck breast with barley, swiss chard & black figs and I had an instant flashback to my first meal at Relish in SoNo. I’m no professional food critic, but I will say we enjoyed a *delicious* three-course meal set in the spare, but quite thoughtful farmhouse decor. LeFarm is a delightfully small and cozy restaurant, so a reservation is a good idea. Don’t forget, you’re allowed to bring your own wine (corkage fee $20). For D’s birthday we decided to finally open a bottle of Stag’s Leap Fay Cabernet.
I LOVE: keeping it local
October 5, 2009This fall, Connecticut retailer Mitchells | Richards stays true to their roots and mailed Keeping It Local, ”a tribute to nature, history & arts of our home towns.” The publication features local heroes and photo shoots from nearby landmarks such as: The Super Duper Weenie, The Westport Country Playhouse and The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum.
I have one other bit of great “local” news. Bill Taibe (did you adore Relish of SoNo?) has left Stamford’s Napa & Co and opened a new farm-to-table restaurant called Le Farm in Westport.
