Category: Reviews

Review: An evening with Cake

Review: An evening with Cake

| May 12, 2012 | 0 Comments

I have been a huge fan of the band Cake ever since I first heard the album “Fashion Nugget” Back in 1996, so needless to say I was very excited to be able to see them live for the second time.

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The Whipping Man Thrills Audience at The Hartford Stage

The Whipping Man Thrills Audience at The Hartford Stage

| March 3, 2012 | 0 Comments

The Whipping Man by Matthew Lopez, directed by Hana S. Sharif. With Josh Landay, Leon Addison Brown, and Che Ayende. At The Hartford Stage through March 18.

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Paramore, Tegan & Sara, NFG and Kadawatha pack the Oakdale

Paramore, Tegan & Sara, NFG and Kadawatha pack the Oakdale

| July 31, 2010 | 0 Comments

I was going to see Kadawatha, an independent pop-rock band based out of Sri Lanka with a sound comparable to The Hush Sound and Switchfoot. It was the first major U.S. tour for Kadawatha, so needless to say I felt a bit bad when I arrived at the theater about 5 minutes after they left the stage.

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Live Mural Art at Eli Cannon’s next Thursday

Live Mural Art at Eli Cannon’s next Thursday

| July 21, 2010 | 0 Comments

If you’re looking for a bit of entertainment during your happy hour next Thursday (7/29), swing by Eli Cannon’s Tap Room where two artists known as the Drone Robot Killers will be working on a mural somewhere in the bar live before your very eyes.

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Ringo and his All Starr Band at Mohegan Sun Arena

Ringo and his All Starr Band at Mohegan Sun Arena

| June 28, 2010 | 0 Comments

This years band included the ever-entertaining (and creepy) Edgar Winter, Wally Palmer of “The Romantics”, Rick Derringer of “The McCoys”, Gary Wright, Richard Page of “Mr. Mister” and Greg Bissonette on drums. The show opened with Ringo’s 1971 hit “It Don’t come easy”.

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Ben Folds Rocks Bridgeport

Ben Folds Rocks Bridgeport

| April 8, 2010 | 0 Comments

Last night Ben Folds brought his “A Man and a Piano” tour to the Klein Memorial Auditorium in Bridgeport.

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Vida Doce Cafe and Pastry Shop- Europe in your backyard.

Vida Doce Cafe and Pastry Shop- Europe in your backyard.

| February 15, 2010 | 0 Comments

If you are as much as a fan of European cafes as I am, you will be please to know and most certainly not disappointed about Vida Doce in Newington.

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Café on the Park voted the best lunch in Hartford County

Café on the Park voted the best lunch in Hartford County

| January 21, 2010 | 0 Comments

Café on the Parkfeatures bistro-style seating adjacent to floor-to-ceiling windows that allow diners to enjoy magnificent view of Frederick Law Olmstead-designed Walnut Hill Park.

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Noble Japanese Hibachi & Sushi Bar – Half Priced Sushi Weeknights

Noble Japanese Hibachi & Sushi Bar – Half Priced Sushi Weeknights

| December 31, 2009 | 0 Comments

This one is for the sushi lovers. Head over to Noble Sushi in Southington for half priced sushi Monday to Thursday nights. Sample sushi and shoot sake without racking up the bill. Grab Noble’s half priced sushi menu and choose from a variety of sushi rolls. Some of my personal recommendations would be the Spicy Scallop [...]

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Somewhere in Bangkok – A taste of Thailand is closer then you think.

Somewhere in Bangkok – A taste of Thailand is closer then you think.

| December 15, 2009 | 1 Comment

On Queen street in Southington is where you can find your taste of the east. With an atmosphere for weekend dining and a BYOB liquor policy, Somewhere in Bangkok is sure to be a great experience for a night out with friends or even a cultural twist on date night.

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