Edition 9 - 2004

Water’s Edge Resort and Spa

(www.watersedgeresortandspa.com)

Westbrook , CT One of Southern New England ’s top destination locations perfect for business conferences, stylish weddings, and private getaway's. Incredible grounds, world class spa, 3 ballrooms and a private beach are yours. Oh, did I mention the award winning restaurant at Water’s edge? Fabulous!

XO Steakhouse

(www.xocafe.com)

Fresh, newly renovated, intimate and always stylish. After seven years this popular John Elkhay café has grown into an intimate, sexy steakhouse with a superb wine list, gorgeous private wine room (seating 8-10) and a wonderful bar to eat, meet and mingle at! Try the signature XO filet topped with seared scallops in macadamia nut butter! Sensational !! Open sever nights. Extraordinary!

Big Fish

One of XO’s stylish sisters (the other? 10 Prime Steak and Sushi) Big Fish serves up creativity, a vibrant atmosphere, and big meals! Great raw bar, pizza, pasta too! Try the paella! Signature cocktails and fun all the time! Open for lunch M-F. Dinner 7 nights

Caspita

“Caspita” means wow! In Italian and that’s appropriate here in this relaxed, vibrant eatery where chef owner Bill Andrews (formerly of Leca’s on west side fame) puts out incredible creative food at moderate prices. Lunch Tues-Sat, Dinner Wed-Sat. Fabulous signature Sunday breakfast 9-2. Beer and wine list, no credit cards! You’ll love it here ! Wow!

Venda Ravioli

(www.vendaravioli.com)

I want you to visit this new and improved site. It is spectacular! It truly captures the fabulous “Venda Ravioli experience ” Log on…be amazed!

Trattoria della Provvidenza

(www.trattoriadellaprovvidenza.com)

Set to open on October 14 th Mario Bellotti’s intimate Italian kitchen, named in his mother’s memory, will feature authentic, fresh Italian dishes in a family friendly environment.