664303 Tue Nov 03 05:19:08 -0800 2009 8 13 New England 0 5151411 We are going to be in essex sat for the train and looking for a good place for lunch not too casual Tue Nov 03 05:19:08 -0800 2009 107788 luv2eatct 1 5152652 Du Glace http://www.duglacebistro.com/pages/hours.html River Tavern http://www.rivertavernchester.net/index2.htm Tue Nov 03 12:09:46 -0800 2009 5151411 24805 brookerme 2 5153181 I totally love duGlace, but am not sure what you can order if you eat in the Patisserie...and that is definitely casual. I would call to clarify...or, better yet, eat a really light lunch and save this idea for dinner! :) Tue Nov 03 14:39:35 -0800 2009 5152652 249664 kattyeyes 1 5153065 We like the River Tavern - were there a couple of weeks ago for lunch. Both our meals were yummy. One nit to pick: they don't have a selection of draft beers that a 'tavern' should have. In Essex, try the Black Seal - it's always packed and serves good, moderately priced meals. Tue Nov 03 14:05:58 -0800 2009 5151411 1111479 sbxstr 1 5156524 Griswold Inn.....they have a comforting chicken pot pie that is perfect for this time of year. Wed Nov 04 16:04:41 -0800 2009 5151411 234312 deliciousdevil 2 5156627 Griswold Inn is quintessential Essex and lots of history to boot i think they may have recently updated their lunch menu we went for dinner last week and that was clearly updated - nice choices and well done Wed Nov 04 16:40:44 -0800 2009 5156524 48025 few 2 5156834 We have enjoyed small plates at their wine bar. Wed Nov 04 18:21:01 -0800 2009 5156524 249664 kattyeyes 1 5162712 I have enjoyed several excellent dinners in Gabrielle's restaurant in the Centerbrook section of Essex, but have not visited them for several months. They do have a lunch menu which you can check at http://gabrielles.net/ Fri Nov 06 21:39:30 -0800 2009 5151411 11791 DonShirer 2 5162877 I was just wondering about this place and Lupo this weekend. How funny you would mention. Do you have favorite dishes at Gabrielle's? And any intel on Lupo? http://luporestaurant.com/ I like the eyes in their logo. Or the place across from/near the Piano Works in Deep River...The Ivory? I have driven by it dozens of times and wondered about it. http://www.ivory-restaurant-ct.com/index.html Sat Nov 07 04:36:05 -0800 2009 5162712 249664 kattyeyes