HFFC BLOG

Our 48th lunch was held Saturday, May 16th, at Thai Mi Noodle, a little 'hole in the wall' in a shopping center in Monroe. The food was plentiful and delicious and the help was friendly and accommodating. (Prices are very reasonable as well.) Since the restaurant was small we divided the group into 2 tables, 7 at one and 6 at the other. This enabled us to have more intimate conversations with more people than at some venues where the configurations were more "U' shaped so peo

On April 25, at Blondinit in Westport...we're doing Israeli cuisine. It wil be the 47th different venue we have gone to since Sheila has started the group. Below is the complete list. Foodies Venues Restaurant Town Cuisine 1. Hoi An Pho Norwalk Vietnamese 2. Brasitas

HFFC organized and hosted the 18th Annual Darwin Day Dinner on February 7th, 2026, and more than 130 people attended this "celebration of curiosity, science and scientists." The event, held in Darien, CT, this year included a secular invocation; the CT governor's Proclamation of Darwin Day; remarks by Senator Richard Blumenthal; our featured speaker (Dr. J. Peter Gogarten of UCONN) in a presentation and fireside chat with Kira Dineen of Gene Pool Media; and the ever-popular

19 happy foodies braved the frigid temperatures to dine at X Ramen in Southport. We each had a variety of delicious findings, bowls of ramen in homemade broths, tempuras, sushi and a wide variety of appetizers that were both Japanese classics and innovative creations. We had a semi private area which enabled us to converse and made the day. Here are some of the most interesting facts (AI generated) about ramen: Space Food: In 2005, Momofuku Ando created " Space Ram ," an edi

Foodies Venues from Sheila 1. Hoi An Pho Norwalk Vietnamese 2. Brasitas Norwalk Latin Fusion 3. Rowayton Seafood Norwalk Seafood 4....

In Newtown’s outer heart, a gem does shine, Nostrano's tables, a taste divine. With olive oil’s kiss and basil’s grace, Each dish...

Taking in Kate Hamill’s Dracula was, as Renfield put it, “…….he (Dracula) came and stood below my window in the moonlight. And he...

Exploring the Depths of Human Connection in The Pavilion The Pavilion , written by Craig Wright, is a poignant and thought-provoking...

On Saturday, September 7, the ‘Foodies’ had a lovely time and an excellent meal at Old Street Dim Sum and Hot Pot. This huge and...

The Baker’s Wife A small cluster of four of our Theatre Group went to a sold-out performance of “The Baker’s Wife” at the Ridgefield...

Exploring Lebanese Delights at Nour's in Bethel, CT Nestled in the charming town of Bethel, CT, Nour’s offers an inviting journey into...

A lovely owner/cook stimulated our taste buds with exotic tastes. A good time was had by all. Next month we dine at Captains Cove by the...

Yesterday, 16 of us went to Casa Oaxaca restaurant in Bethel, CT. A little geography lesson. Oaxaca is a state in southern Mexico. It has...

It has been a while since I have blogged. It is not that I have not done things, more that there has been little time to put my thoughts...

A Belated St. Patrick’s Day Luncheon In the heart of Norwalk, CT, amidst the bustling streets and cozy neighborhoods, lies a hidden gem...

The Simon & Garfunkel Songbook: An Evening of Songs & Stories featuring Aztec Two-Step 2.0 w narration by Tony Traguardo This is a...

Located in downtown Fairfield, Bonchon, a Korean Fusion restaurant chain offers a delightful twist on traditional Korean comfort food....

February was good month for community theater. 5 HFFC members went to see Bat Boy at the little theater in the Edgerton Center for The...

A dozen Foodies took their taste buds to the heart of Stratford, Connecticut on Saturday, January 27 to the Windmill Tavern. Lots to yap...

My friend Sheila and I went to the play "A Sherlock Carol" at the Westport Country Playhouse (WCP) on Saturday, December 23. I have never...