Please join me at Amarante’s Sea Cliff, 62 Cove St., New Haven, at 6 p.m. May 4. This seaside spot with unparalleled views of spectacular sunsets is the backdrop for the 10th annual Cooking for CASA.

My friend, fellow food writer and restaurateur Claire Criscuolo and I are honorary co-chairs of this event, which will showcase many of your favorites from Amarante’s Sea Cliff, Atticus Bookstore-Cafe, Basta Trattoria, Caseus, Chabaso Bakery, Claire’s Corner Copia, Gelato Giuliana, Ibiza, Leon’s, Lyman Orchards, Michael’s New Haven Catering, Press 200, Sage American Grill & Oyster Bar and York Noodle House. Wine tasting is presented by Mt. Carmel Wine & Spirits in Hamden. To see the rest of this column and the recipe, please click here

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