Pem McNerney

Living Editor at Zip06

Writer, editor, student, teacher, daughter, sister, mother, friend. Originally from Ohio, now lives on the CT shoreline. Loves food. Loves dogs and some cats.

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A Little Bit Of Everything

Oct 31, 2024 | zip06.com | Pem McNerney

Husband and wife team Solomon Fiseha and Tigist Desalegn recently opened Habesha Ethiopian Restaurant & Bar, 46 Whitney Avenue, New Haven. I went there the night it opened and had a fabulous meal.
Welcome Ian and Darrell!

Oct 31, 2024 | zip06.com | Pem McNerney

The Griswold Inn, 36 Main Street, Essex, recently welcomed the arrival of Executive Chef Ian Matheson and Darrell Labonte, chef at the Griswold Inn Wine Bar & Bistro. Ian learned to cook while helping his single parent raise a younger brother and most recently served as Executive Chef at Bishop’s Orchard & Farm Market in Guilford. Darrell’s grandmother inspired his passion for cooking and he recently worked at The Beamhouse in Glastonbury.
Holidays At The Beach

Oct 31, 2024 | zip06.com | Pem McNerney

I know most of us are still in Halloween mode, and planning for Thanksgiving, but it’s not too early to start planning for Christmas as well, particularly if you want to attend any events coming up at Madison Beach Hotel, 94 W Wharf Rd, Madison. There will be a Gingerbread Cookie Decorating & Wine Night on Dec. 3, 10, 11, and 17; the Big Holiday Bash with Savage Dueling Pianos will be Thursday, Dec. 12; the Santa Breakfast will take place Saturday, Dec.
Tea Tastings At Savvy Tea

Oct 31, 2024 | zip06.com | Pem McNerney

Living Phil and Judy, over at Savvy Tea, 712 Boston Post Road, Madison, have scheduled some tea tastings on Saturdays at 1 p.m. On Saturday, Nov. 2, you can find out more about tea as brain food; on Nov. 9 Downton Abby favorites will be featured; on Dec.
Good News!

Oct 31, 2024 | zip06.com | Pem McNerney

I recently got some good news from David A Ciastko, the owner of Tea Kettle in Old Saybrook. He’s planning another new food adventure for us, this one called Chubby’s, and it’s all about the barbecue. The menu includes sausage biscuit sliders, wings, fried pickle coins with Alabama barbecue sauce, pork tater tots nachos, and a beef brisket quesadilla that has mac ‘n cheese tucked inside. There will also be a mac ‘n cheese bar, handhelds, meal kits, and more.
Welcome Home!

Oct 31, 2024 | zip06.com | Pem McNerney

Living And Goodbye A friend of mine recently returned home after a long arduous journey. I offered to make her a welcome-home dinner and we settled on a menu of baked cod and mashed potatoes.
Exhibit, Special Events At The Table & Gallery

Oct 17, 2024 | zip06.com | Pem McNerney

The cooking of The Table & Gallery’s resident chef, Michaela, will be featured on Oct. 23 from 7 to 9 p.m. at The Table & Gallery, 1209 Chapel Street, New Haven. The menu will include prosciutto-wrapped grilled peaches, a fall garden soup, crispy eggplant with cheese and arugula, and house-made nectarine sorbet. It’s just one of several events and tasting menus being offered by The Table & Gallery, which also features an ongoing exhibit with works from Tian Hsu.
Celebrating Fall With Fondue And More

Oct 4, 2024 | zip06.com | Pem McNerney

Cheese Shop of Centerbrook, 33 Main Street, Centerbrook, is celebrating fall with fondue, special fall cheeses, local cider samples, and more, on Saturday, Oct. 19. Shop hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. If you want to find out more, call 860-767-8500. The Cheese Shop of Centerbrook is celebrating fall with fondue, special fall cheeses, and cider samples. Photo courtesy of The Cheese Shop of Centerbrook
The Essex Brasserie: A First Look

Oct 4, 2024 | zip06.com | Pem McNerney

Living I have not yet had a chance to visit Colt Taylor’s latest, The Essex Brasserie, 120 North Main Street, Branford. The menu features French-inspired bistro fare in a casual setting. Taylor, the chef and owner, has opted for a soft opening.
And The Winner Is .... !

Oct 4, 2024 | zip06.com | Pem McNerney

Congrats to Pasta Avest, the winner of the recent Best Meatball Contest, in the professional category, at the Italian Fest at St. George’s Church in Guilford! The blind taste test was conducted in front of a live audience, which included me, seated on folding chairs and in the bleachers while we listened to live accordian music. “We would love for more people to fall in love with our meatballs!,” says Sarah Lopez from Pasta Avest, 680 Boston Post Road, Guilford.