Mystic’s very own The Port of Call‘s beef empanadas was named one of the 26 best dishes in the U.S. in 2024. Chef, Renee Touponce grew up making empanadas with her Italian-American mother and ...

The Shipwright's Daughter in Mystic is now home to a James Beard ... Renee Touponce, the executive chef at The Port of Call, was a finalist in the "Outstanding Chef presented by Hilton" category.