In Search Of Intelligent Food

Foodie

Noun: Informally a person with a keen interest in food and cookery.

The ambivalence with which I refer to myself as a “foodie” only serves to confirm the fact that I’ve never thought of food as a trendy cultural expression; neither whimsically ephemeral or resistant to change and static because of time honored traditions. For me, food has always been experiential and tactile, multifaceted and enigmatic.

I still remember the first time I had blue cheese and pears; I was six years old. With a plate of china, in my grandmother’s rocking chair; we ate blue cheese, pears and saltines as we watched the Wild Wild West - she sipped a glass of port. Countless memories of food still vibrantly live within my soul; joyous, specific memories tied to locations, friends and moments in time.

Food is the driving force for many decisions I make throughout my life;

a catalyst for many international vacations, long distance road-trips, and late night impromptu trips to the fridge for one more succulent bite of something way too rich. I could no sooner separate myself from my passion toward food than to consider living without laughter.

I want to hear from anyone with a sophisticated pallet, living in Connecticut, who is passionate about food. Perhaps many of you may be ex-New Yorkers or transplants to the state, but I’m in no way limiting the pool of respondents. Food does not have to be expensive to inspire. In fact, expensive isn’t necessarily better. I’m looking for quality and flavor. There must be countless, “off the beaten track” restaurants, cafés and food purveyors in Connecticut; great local places that are never covered by the press and serve amazing things. Please help me find them. I will share your responses and together we can expand the community of Connecticut foodies.