Olympia Diner

Olympian Olympia Diner, Newington October 2019 The Olympia is for sale and was reportedly going to close and disappear in 2025. That didn’t happen, but still may. Just to be sure, I ate there one last time to celebrate my CTMQ “completion” of Newington. When I first put together my list of “Classic Diners” on […]
Book Review: The Glass House

You Bet Your Glass The Glass House By Paul Goldberger and Philip Johnson As far as architecture is concerned, Philip Johnson’s Glass House is one of the most important buildings in Connecticut. The 47-acre property, which is home to several buildings, structures, and art installations is much more than the Glass House itself. I first […]