Articles by: Peter DiNatale '21

Beyond the Tuck Shop

Beyond the Tuck Shop

February 15, 2019 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Serving signature homemade dishes from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. every day of the week, Henry’s restaurant offers American fare from its North Colony Street location in downtown Wallingford. Mr. Henry Pellerin, the owner and main chef of the restaurant, opened the business three years ago. Mr. Pellerin considered severalRead More

Henry’s ofers a variety of American fare including homemade pies.
Photo courtesy of henryswallingford.com

Beyond the Tuck Shop – Henry’s

February 15, 2019 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Serving signature homemade dishes from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. every day of the week, Henry’s restaurant offers American fare from its North Colony Street location in downtown Wallingford. Mr. Henry Pellerin, the owner and main chef of the restaurant, opened the business three years ago. Mr. Pellerin considered severalRead More

An Antidote to Modern Woes:  Uninstalling All Social Media

An Antidote to Modern Woes: Uninstalling All Social Media

February 1, 2019 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

During vacations, Choate students’ social media accounts are often strung together by a similar set of features. Though I’ve seen everything from a classmate’s community service trip to Peru to a friend skydiving over Australia, I find that most of my peers don’t hesitate to fill their Instagram pages withRead More

Beyond the Tuck Shop – Pig Rig BBQ

January 18, 2019 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Located just off of Route 5 in Wallingford, Pig Rig BBQ offers American style barbecue food. Pig Rig BBQ opened first as a food truck in 2006, appearing at special events and serving homemade barbecue favorites such as hamburgers, hotdogs, and pulled pork sandwiches. Eventually, the food truck business evolvedRead More

Beyond the Tuck Shop: The Greek Guy

Beyond the Tuck Shop: The Greek Guy

November 9, 2018 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Located just off of Route Five in Wallingford, offers authentic Greek food for both dining and delivery at a very reasonable price. Ms. Joanne Makis, the owner of the restaurant, has been running the restaurant for two years now with her husband, Mr. Chris Makis. The Makis family wanted toRead More

Bar Bouchee (left) offers French far, while The Halal Guys (right) serves meat and falafel dishes. Photos courtesy of fredbollacienterprises.com and the Phoenix New Times

October 26, 2018 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

This weekend, parents from all over the world will visit their children’s classes, meet their teachers, and watch their sporting events. When in need of a respite from the hustle and bustle of campus life, parents and families may want to grab a bite to eat in Wallingford or oneRead More

BMuse Cafe offers a plethora of salads, both pre-designed and make-your-own. Photo by Abigail Chang/The Choate News

Beyond the Tuck Shop: BMuse Cafe

October 19, 2018 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Though downtown Wallingford is home to many restaurants serving gourmet pizza, comfort food, and rich desserts, there are very few restaurants with a menu designed largely for vegetarian and vegan diets. This once niche local market has started to take off, however, with the pricey vegan fare of Pure AlchemyRead More

Beyond the Tuck Shop: Alyssa’s Cakery

Beyond the Tuck Shop: Alyssa’s Cakery

October 12, 2018 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Alyssa’s Cakery, located on Center Street, brings confections to the Wallingford community,through its baked good, of course, but also its whimsically decorated interior and its delivery and takeout options. The shop is known for quality homemade cupcakes and cakes, and its online photo gallery suggests the wide variety of theRead More

Photo courtesy of Dad’s Restaurant’s Uber Eats profile

Beyond the Tuck Shop: Dad’s

September 29, 2018 at 10:50 am Comments are Disabled

Located just off of Route 5 in Wallingford, Dad’s is a traditional American restaurant offering breakfast and lunch throughout the week. They are known for great dining and takeout, and now have a newly remodeled delivery and catering service. The restaurant has been open for 15 years and is aRead More