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TerraSole, A Small Italian Eatery in The Heart Of Ridgefield
Unless you’re a resident of Ridgefield you might not be familiar with TerraSole, a small Italian eatery in the heart of Ridgefield. But I feel it is my job to extol the virtues of this sleepy little...
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Bill Taibe To Open New Restaurant in Downtown Westport: Tavern Fare in Old...
Bill Taibe is passionate about Westport. Its vibe. Its verve. And its role as a culinary capital. Few would dispute that he is partially responsible for that vibrancy. Opening the landmark Le Farm in...
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Double L Market: Westport's First Farm Stand Turns 30
Lloyd Allen’s Double L Market in Westport is celebrating its 30th year. The market, now in its third location near Hillspoint Road, is the “original” farmstand. Described as “eclectic” it has weathered...
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Sneak Peek at Spiga Ristorante: New Italian Opening in New Canaan
Many residents of New Canaan have been eagerly awaiting the opening of Spiga Ristorante in the space that formerly housed Barolo restaurant on Main Street. The wait is almost over. In the next two...
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Nibble: CT Food Events & Happenings for Week of Aug 8-14
The Bridgeport Bluefish are holding their second annual “Fish Fest” at Harbor Yard on Saturday August 13. Join them for music, beer, and food. The 10th Annual Shoreline Wine Festival takes place on...
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25 Spots For Great Oysters In Connecticut
Today is National Oyster Day...and really isn't every day a good day for oysters? With its proximity to Long Island Sound, 618 miles of coastline, and bustling culinary scene, Connecticut is the...
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This week from the Westport Farmers’ Market: Quinoa Tabbouleh
Shopping at a farmers’ market can sometimes be intimidating; all that beautiful produce can be overwhelming if one isn’t a seasoned at-home chef. Folks at the Westport Farmers’ Market understand...
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Lucky Lou’s in Wethersfield - Pub Fare with a Mediterranean Flair
There’s a Mediterranean breeze blowing through the historic village of Old Wethersfield, culinarily speaking. Within the Deming-Standish House, and on its patio outside, Lucky Lou’s is serving up...
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A Taste of Boothbay Lobster Company In Stamford's Harbor Point
As we first reported last year, Boothbay Lobster Company wanted to bring the “wicked fresh" Maine seafood shack experience down the coast to Harbor Point in Stamford. Fade out. Fade in. The evocative...
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10 Questions with Ian Vest, Back 40 Kitchen in Greenwich
Chef Ian Vest of Greenwich's Back 40 Kitchen began his career as a busboy at thirteen years old. Since his teens, he has worked in top kitchens including Daniel Boulud's Manhattan hotspot, DBGB, where...
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Oyster Tour with Norm Bloom and Son of Copps Island Oysters
National Oyster Day may be one of those silly made up holidays, but this past National Oyster Day, which fell on Friday August 5th, will always be remembered as the day I joined Norm Bloom and his...
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Nibble: CT Food Events & Happenings for Week of August 14th-21st
Nom-eez in Bridgeport has debuted “EEZ Wake Up Wednesdays.” Stop in every Wednesday until 11:30am to get a classic breakfast sandwich, coffee, and a donut for just $5! It has us saying “Pl-EEZ, we...
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Hello Kitty Cafe Truck Rolls into Stamford August 27th
While this may not be breaking news for serious food lovers, those of us nostalgic for our lost Hello Kitty years will be delighted to hear that the Hello Kitty Cafe Truck will be making its first...
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Zucchini Overload? Try This Westport Farmers’ Market Recipe for Stuffed Zucchini
A guy walks into a doctor’s office with a zucchini in one ear, a cucumber in the other, and a carrot stuck in his nostril. The man says, “Doc, this is awful. What’s wrong with me?” The doctor sits him...
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Nosh Hound Food Truck Rolls into Stamford: Global Cuisine with Deliciously,...
Nosh Hound Eatery is the newest entry to the Stamford Food Truck scene. When I saw the post by my buddy over at Hey Stamford, I was curious. When I read his praise and a menu that really intrigued me,...
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CTbites' Chef Demo Tent @ The 9th Annual Blues, Views & BBQ Festival
The 9th annual Blues, Views & BBQ Festival will be held in Westport CT on September 3 & 4 at the Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts and the grounds of the Westport Library. CTbites will...
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Brewport Brewing Co. Brings New Haven Pizza To Bridgeport CT
A lot of the time, when you write about food and beer, you realize the compelling truths in a story start with the people. Case in point, Brewport Brewing Co. If you've driven on I-95 through...
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Little Pub Opens Today in Fairfield on Black Rock Turnpike
The Little Pub you know from Ridgefield, Wilton and Cos Cob is opening its fourth location in Fairfield at the intersection of Stillson Avenue and Black Rock Turnpike. This spot has some history as it...
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Nibble: CT Food Events & Happenings for Week of August 21-28
Mill Street Bar + Table and Jessica Wong of Holbrook Farm are joining together to support the farm and highlight local ingredients. On Sunday August 21, Chef Lazlo will prepare a special meal of...
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Back to School with Kohlrabi & Radish Salad from The Whelk and Westport...
It might be back-to-school season, but it’s still summer at the Westport Farmers’ Market. Thirty vendors plus guests, including many favorites and a few new faces, brave every sort of weather each...
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