Sweet & Simple® Cookies...Baked Locally, With Love
Cookies are, by definition, hard to resist. Fairfield resident Michelle Jaffee has made resistance even more difficult with her new line of cookies, Sweet & Simple, adorable in their individual...
View ArticleAmuse Bouche: Food News for May 3, 2012
We're trying out a new feature on CTBites wherein we'll offer up small servings of news, happenings, and other ephemera for your delectation. Some of these may be followed up with longer reviews,...
View ArticleEstia's American Opens in Darien: Breakfast & Beyond
When restaurateur Colin Ambrose decided to follow his wife and three daughters and return to Fairfield County from the eastern end of Long Island, he brought with him a reputation for delivering...
View ArticleDine With Design @ The Glass House: Chef Update
The second annual Dine with Design will happen June 9, 2012, on the magnificent and incomparable grounds of Philip Johnson’s Glass House in New Canaan. With the tremendous success of prior year’s food...
View ArticleGold Coast Gourmet: Freezer...Meet Mark
Freezer, meet Mark. Mark Seigel, owner and purveyor of GOLD COAST GOURMET for the past 22 years, will be your freezer's best friend - reliable and ALWAYS there when you need him. I was lucky enough...
View ArticleFestivities Catering Now at Wilton Farmers' Market
Festivities, one of Fairfield county’s premier catering companies for over 28 years will be “popping up” with their signature, hand-made party food- Party Express at the Wilton Farmers’ Market....
View ArticleKids Review: Cadiz Tapas in Bethel
Most of the time at restaurants, I have no idea what to order because there are so many great choices. At Cadiz, however I can choose many different dishes. I can even order ten and share with friends...
View ArticleCTbites Invite: Blue Lemon Cooking Demo & Lunch Recap
Blue Lemon chef Bryan Malcarney can clean, prep and sear a baby squid in just under 10 minutes, all while making small talk with a patio full of hungry diners. In fact, he makes it look pretty easy....
View ArticleAmuse Bouche: Food News for May 24, 2012
The oh-so-beautiful Terrain is now open for dinner in Westport. Browse this stunning home and garden store before you sample Chef Wolfson's uber burger. Tickets for The Harbor Brew Fest in Bridgeport...
View ArticleOpening Day @ The 2012 Westport Farmers' Market
CLICK ON IMAGE ABOVE TO LAUNCH PHOTO GALLERY The Westport Farmers' Market opened today with an official ribbon cutting ceremony attended by members of the Fairfield County community who came to show...
View ArticleSticky Balsamic Ribs via The Parsley Thief
Looking for a great recipe for your Memorial Day BBQ? No joke, these are the best ribs ever! After asking my husband what he thought of them, he swallowed his bite & replied, "This may be the...
View ArticleNauti Dolphin: New York Style Pizza in Fairfield
If you've ever missed a train or slogged through a daily commute, you know it often comes down to being at the right place at the right time. A few minutes late and you may find yourself recalculating...
View ArticleWFM Weekly Trivia : Win Swag @ Westport Farmers' Mkt
Answer the following question. We will randomly select a winner from the correct answers to receive a fine lookin' Westport Farmers' Market T Shirt. How many countries are GMOs outlawed in?
View ArticleThe Winner of The Sun BBQ Fest Giveaway Is.....
We are pleased to announce the winner of the Sun BBQ Fest Giveaway. Craig Dolphin has landed himself 2 free passes for this grill-tastic event as well as a spankin new Weber Grill. Thanks for sharing...
View ArticleBONDA En Plein Air Dinners @ Greenfield Hill Grange
BONDA Restaurant takes dinner to the outdoors this July with BONDA En Plein Air at Greenfield Hill Grange #133. BONDA will host a one week series of magical and intimate evenings dining in the open...
View ArticleFat Cat & Kermit Lynch Italian Wine Dinner June 9th
Fountainhead Wine & Fat Cat Pie Co are teaming up with Kermit Lynch for a very special dinner on Saturday June 9th, 7:30 pm. Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant is one of the wine pioneers in this country...
View ArticleRizzuto’s: A Day of Italian Food, Wine & Cars, June 10th
On Sunday, June 10, 2012, NOON – 4 PM, Rizzuto’s, located in the Saugatuck community of Westport, has teamed up with The Ferrari Club of America and FIAT of Larchmont for a day-long event filled with...
View ArticleCT Invasion: CT Chefs Cook The James Beard House
For a chef, one of the most coveted cooking spaces in American is the tiny kitchen that sits in the belly of The James Beard House on West 12th Street, NYC. The ancient copper pans, the elegant...
View ArticleInvites: 4 Course Dinner @ The Boathouse at Saugatuck
Join CTbites and Chef John Holzwarth on Tuesday June 19th 7:30 to 9:30 pm for an intimate evening at The Boathouse at Saugatuck. Chef Holzwarth has carefully selected a 4 course summer menu...
View ArticleAmuse Bouche: Food News for June 1
Oaxaca Kitchen in Westport is launching "live music Fridays" beginning on June 22nd. Bands will start at 10pm and play until close. Mr. Frosty’s / Beach Burger is opening in Stamford @ 100 Washington...
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