MYSTIC, CT — A longtime server at Steak Loft and many other local restaurants is facing foreclosure on her home. Lisa Policarpo is also battling stage four cancer and lives with a disability.

Unexpectedly, unforgettably good steak The vibe Chic, inviting, and very anti-steakhouse The crowd Local foodies and hotel guests The drinks Bold wines and crowd-pleasing cocktails The food Meat ...