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CT restaurants that have stood the test of time, plus John Kanell’s ‘Preppy Kitchen’

Hearst ǻ Media’s co-hosts this episode of Seasoned, where we talk with the families behind three local restaurants that have stood the test of time, The Griswold Inn in Essex, Shish Kebab House of Afghanistan in West Hartford, and The Glenwood Drive-In in Hamden.

Plus, the content creator behind wants to help you prep for cooking success. Former middle school math and science teacher John Kanell joins us from his goat farm in Litchfield County to talk about his first cookbook, life on the farm, and cozy recipes for winter, including an easy Chocolate-Cardamom Pot de Crème you’ll want to make for Valentine’s Day.

To see Leeanne's recent coverage of ǻ restaurants and her writing on , , and more, find her at and on and .

GUESTS:

  • Joan Paul: Co-owner of in Essex, Conn. ()
  • Aaron Sarwar: Manager of in West Hartford, Conn. ()
  • Angela Sarwar: Assistant Manager of Shish Kebab House of Afghanistan in West Hartford, Conn.
  • Frank “Wayne” Stone: Owner of the in Hamden, Conn. ()
  • Kelly Ciccone: Daughter of Wayne and owner of in Hamden, Conn. ()
  • John Kanell: Author of ()

NOTE: The sea shanty music you heard in The Griswold Inn piece was provided by Cliff Haslam of The music is from Cliff’s 2012 album, .  

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This show was produced by Robyn Doyon-Aitken, Catie Talarski, Emily Charash and Katrice Claudio.

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Robyn Doyon-Aitken is the Deputy Director of Audio Storytelling and Talk Shows
Host of Seasoned and Restaurant Road Trip.
Leeanne Griffin is a guest co-host of Seasoned. She is the food and consumer reporter for Hearst ǻ, covering restaurant openings and closings, trends, events and general news about ǻ food and beverage businesses.
Catie Talarski is Senior Director of Storytelling and Radio Programming at ǻ.
Emily Charash is a podcast producer for Seasoned and Disrupted. She also produces branded podcasts for museums, cultural institutions, and businesses. Emily grew up in Newtown, ǻ and loves UCONN women’s basketball!
Katrice Claudio is a producer of Seasoned.
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