EatDrinkShopCook: At The Lime, 'love' is the recipe for restaurant longevity

Amedeo Feola opened Mamma Mina's restaurant in Fairfield in 1984. Photo: Patti Woods / Fairfield Citizen contributed Staff at The Lime in Norwalk, which was opened in 1979, includes from left, waitress Nikki Rotella, owner Vincent Labozzetta and waitress Lisa Petersen.

Agolino’s rises from the flood waters

Can’t keep a good restaurant down. Hear that, Susquehanna?

Must-try soups: 6 winter warm-ups we can't get enough of this season

There's a lot to love about fresh-made soups in wintertime: They're warming and healthy, made with good-for-you vegetables that you'd never eat as standalones. Even in a rush, soups make a terrific meal; they travel well - pack up a cup and take it on the go. Plus, what's more versatile than a cup of soup? Grab a spoon and indulge in a quick soup snack, or a meal starter.

Master Sommmelier Laura Maniec Sneaks Red Bull, Raves About Jungsik

Cheers to juices and family meals for getting her through the day. Laura Maniec is one of eighteen female master sommeliers in the world, and the only one in New York. So what? So this: She can walk past any glass of wine and smell Swedish Fish, red lipstick, or old dirt; she can tell you its grape, vineyard, vintage, and the name of the farmer who harvested it; and then she can make you, the ...

A chef's tale: Art of cooking melds with art of writing in 'Aftertaste'

Meredith Mileti, author of the novel "Aftertaste: A Novel in Five Courses," finds her passion for cooking complements her writing.