The World According to Kate » restaurant review

The Corner Pug – West Hartford, CT

Kate Czlapinski — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 01:40:48 +0000

A few nights ago… or okay, probably a couple of weeks ago, it was really hot out – and also quite sweltering in our apartment – and I really didn’t feel like cooking at all. When I got home from work I asked Kevin what he wanted to do for dinner and strongly suggested that we [...]

Happy 30th Anniversary Mom & Dad!

Kate Czlapinski — Tue, 11 May 2010 01:10:20 +0000

Look at my mom making my blog twice in just two days! Today is my parents’ 30th anniversary (wow, 30 years!) and Kevin and I went out to dinner with them on Saturday night to help them celebrate. We were actually “mystery guests” as my father didn’t tell my mom that we would be joining them [...]

Plan B Burger Bar – Glastonbury, CT

Kate Czlapinski — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 17:33:22 +0000

In the past few years, a number of really quality burger bars have sprung up in the area. Now, as a rule, I’m not really a big fan of burgers. Sure, at a family cookout I may have one, but overall I’m not a big red meat eater, so when I go out I don’t normally [...]

Smokin’ With Chris – Southington, CT

Kate Czlapinski — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 12:09:22 +0000

Think you can’t find good Barbecue in CT? Then you clearly have never been to Smokin’ With Chris in Southington, CT. Over the past couple of years, Kevin and I have visited the establishment many times ( I think we may be nearing “regular” status) and we have never left disappointed. This post is long [...]

Bellini – South Windsor, CT

Kate Czlapinski — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 14:56:55 +0000

Last weekend, my mother and I headed up to Evergreen Walk in South Windsor, because she had a few items to return at LL Bean. After we were finished with our returns, we wanted to do a little lunch. We were originally going to eat at Ted’s Montana Grill, but the sun was out and it [...]

Prime 16 (New Haven, CT)

Kate Czlapinski — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 01:35:57 +0000

Recently, I have been less than enamored with the selection of beer bars in the area and, as a result, have started reading lots and lots of reviews on Beer Advocate. In my research, I came across a number of reviews for Prime 16, located in New Haven, and am I sure glad I did.

On Friday [...]

Toshi Japanese Restaurant (Avon, CT)

Kate Czlapinski — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 11:34:22 +0000

I know it’s a little late, but about a week and half ago Kevin and I celebrated our 4th anniversary and that Friday we went to our usual anniversary spot – Toshi, in Avon, CT.

Toshi offers everything one looks for in a great Japanese restaurant, or any restaurant for that matter. The service is [...]

Aunt Chilada’s (Hamden, CT)

Kate Czlapinski — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 22:00:09 +0000

It was another gorgeous weekend here in New England and my Aunt Annie and I decided to celebrate it Sunday afternoon with Mexican food and margarita’s out on the deck of my personal favorite Mexican restaurant (and I’m something of a connoisseur), Aunt Chilada’s, located on Whitney Ave in Hamden, CT.

I’ve been going there for a [...]

It’s Only Natural

Kate Czlapinski — Sun, 17 May 2009 14:26:43 +0000

Friday was another gorgeous day and, as I’ve mentioned I had kind of a rough week, so Kevin and I decided we needed to go out that night and get some dinner and drinks after I logged off from work. Because it was so gorgeous out, my only prerequisite was that the place we chose [...]

TD Homer’s

Kate Czlapinski — Mon, 11 May 2009 23:57:14 +0000

So after a long day spent running errands on Saturday (getting my emissions tested, Target, the grocery store, Lowe’s), I really didn’t feel like making dinner and also felt like I could use a drink or six. I also thought I’d like to sit outside and enjoy the beautiful weather. After some discussion and [...]