Food Hall Planned for Stamford's Downtown Post Office Site
Three years ago, the U.S. Post Office on lower Atlantic Street closed. As recently reported in the Stamford Advocate, the 100-year old building will be developed by the Capelli Organization of White...
View ArticleHow Long Can You Store Beer? Featuring 2014 OEC Phantasma
In which I hope to survive this column's publishing. Most beer is best when it is as fresh as possible. The ability to buy beer at the source of its manufacture has completely changed how Americans...
View ArticleThe Halal Guys Opens in New Haven on The Green
The iconic New York City food cart turned brick-and-mortar restaurant is open for business at 906 Chapel Street, New Haven The Halal Guys, which originally started as a hot dog cart in 1990, gained...
View ArticleThe Whelk & Kawa Ni Chefs Cook The James Beard House NYC, November 9th
3 of our favorite local chefs will be cooking at the esteemed James Beard House on Wednesday, November 9th. Bill Taibe, (Kawa Ni and the Whelk, Westport, CT), Anthony Kostelis (The Whelk) & Jeff...
View ArticleThe Corner Restaurant in Milford: A Delicious Breakfast Adventure
Photo courtesy of CTWeekender.comAs the name implies, The Corner began as a small mom and pop breakfast place -- just around the corner in Milford. Back then, nineteen years ago to be exact, Michelle...
View ArticleRecap: Bourdain Delivers Truth and Humor at Foxwoods
Anthony Bourdain: chef, world traveler, writer, straight shooter, father to a 9-year-old. Lest you think fatherhood has softened him, he’s still telling it exactly like it is and had the crowd roaring...
View Article10 Questions with Fjord Fish Market's Jim Thistle
Oh so many fish in da sea! And that’s only the beginning....what kind of fish do you want to prepare? Do you know how to prepare it? Oh, yeah, and where should you go to get this fish, short of heading...
View ArticleHAPA Food Truck's Ahi Burger is a Killer Sandwich
When one of the best, young, rising stars in the area stops you as you walk by his food truck and says, “I really want you to try this sandwich,” you take notice. And when that sandwich raises the bar...
View ArticleGarelick & Herbs Opens in Southport: Prepared Food, Eat In, Smoothies, Noodle...
Garelick & Herbs Southport have opened the doors at 3611 Post Road. After 23 years of happy success in the original flagship store in Westport, G&H opened their entirely unique space a few...
View ArticleRecap: Jacques Pepin & Newport Wine & Food Festival
“My father turns 81 this year,” Claudine Pepin announced to a tent packed full of people. There was an audible gasp from the audience, but her father, legendary Chef Jacques Pepin, seemed not to hear....
View ArticleChef Dan Kardos Returns @ Liberty Rock Tavern in Milford - Sneak Peek
It has been several years since Chef Dan Kardos was creating his signature dishes in Fairfield County. He worked at many of the best restaurants and bars including Napa & Co., Bar Rosso, Harvest...
View ArticleMiya's Brings The White House Champions of Change Menu to New Haven During...
Miya's in New Haven recently won The 2016 WHITE HOUSE CHAMPION OF CHANGE FOR SUSTAINABLE SEAFOOD award. Chef and owner, Bun Lai, is sharing a few dishes from this special dinner during New Haven's...
View ArticleNibble: CT Food Events & Happenings for Week of October 23rd -30th
Woodbridge Restaurant Week runs from Monday October 24 through Friday October 28. Participating restaurants and menus. Room 112 is now open at 112 Washington Street in SoNo! It is open 4 nights a...
View Article18 Restaurants & Food Activities for Halloween in CT: 2016 Edition
Halloween is right around the corner, and Connecticut restaurants are celebrating with spook-tacular specials and parties! If you’d like to warm yourself up with a bowl of chili, visit Simsbury for...
View ArticleCRAVE in Fairfield: Creative American Fare
While Crave Restaurant in Fairfield may seem off the beaten path, it is conveniently located adjacent to the Fairfield Theatre Company and combines a hip vibe with a menu offering a wide array of...
View ArticleDonut Crazy Opening in New Haven: Outrageous Donuts, Coffee & Breakfast
New Haven is about to get their very own Donut Crazy. On Thursday, October 27th, Donut Crazy New Haven will be opening at 290 York Street, with an opening party from 2-5 pm. For those unfamiliar with...
View ArticleFall Flavor Pho Recipe via Marcia Selden
It’s ‘pho’ sure that we love a big bowl of pho, especially now that it’s getting cold. You can add just about any ingredient or flavor profile you like. Our version is full of yummy fall flavors...
View ArticleTaste of Fairfield County to Benefit Family & Children’s Agency - Nov. 10
Family & Children’s Agency (FCA) invites you to A Taste of Fairfield County, an evening of food and drink from local restaurants at Aitoro in Norwalk. The event, hosted by FCA’s Junior Board of...
View ArticleVine Wine Room Opens in Westport w/ New Italian Menu
As Hilary Clinton and Donald Trump anxiously rehearsed their talking points and many huddled around their television screens in anticipation of the final Presidential debate, I was… sipping rose on the...
View ArticlePizza Master Bruno DiFabio Opens Bronx House Pizza in Stamford
Six-time World Pizza Champion / Restaurateur / Food Network Judge Bruno DiFabio added another gem to his pizza crown with the opening today of Bronx House Pizza Pie at 27 Ryan Street. This is...
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