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Chef Demo: Barcelona's Chef Helton DaSilva @ WFM July 19
This Thursday, July 19th, a little bit of Spain is making its way down to Westport in the form of Executive Chef Helton DaSilva from Barcelona Wine Bar & Restaurant. Chef DaSilva, of Barcelona in...
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Foodie Road Trip: Three Days in Cape Cod
Cape Cod is the perfect summer road trip destination for busy people. About a three-hour drive from Fairfield, Connecticut, the towns of Woods Hole and Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts, hold good...
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Join Barcelona & CTbites for a Harvest Happy Hour to Launch Farmigo Program CT
Join Barcelona Wine Bar in Fairfield and CTbites on Tuesday on July 24 from 6 to 8 pm for a "Harvest Happy Hour" to welcome the new Farmigo CSA program to Connecticut. This casual and free event will...
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Dressing Room's Chef Vaast @ The James Beard House August 13th
CT chefs have had a rather strong showing at New York City's prestigious James Beard House this summer and the good times just keep on coming. On Monday, August 13th @7PM, Chef Jon Vaast, Executive...
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Bobby Flay is Looking for America's Best HOME COOK!
BOBBY FLAY is Looking for America's Best HOME COOK! In Bobby Flay's exciting new series, teams of two will be given the opportunity to show BOBBY FLAY that they have what it takes to be crowned:...
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The Sheffield Island Clambake & Boatride
Every summer, from June through September, The Norwalk Seaport Association provides an escape from the rush of city life and the exhaustion of a grueling workday. They transport you to the shores of...
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Chef Arik Bensimon Leaves Napa & Co in Stamford...Who's Coming In?
Changes are afoot for Chef Arik Bensimon and Napa and Company Chef Arik Bensimon has left Napa and Company and is excited about the next chapter in his culinary career. Chef Arik joined Napa in 2009...
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Chocopologie Café to Open in Stamford
Life in downtown Stamford is about to get a whole lot sweeter. Chocopologie Café, the sweet and savory domain of Master Chocolatier Fritz Knipschildt, will be opening its fourth location at 211 Main...
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Fiesta Atlantic: Authentic Peruvian Fare in Stamford
I’ve enjoyed food from many different countries over the years but funny enough, never from Peru. So with three friends in tow, I decided to try Fiesta Atlantic, a Peruvian restaurant in Stamford....
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Carpe Diem Owner to Open Tapas Restaurant in New Canaan
Great news for New Canaan. Alan Basaran, owner of Carpe Diem, told CTbites that he will open a second restaurant at 15 Elm St., the location that formerly housed Harvest Supper. The menu at the new,...
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King's Kitchen Cooks The Westport Farmer's Mkt July 26
This Thursday, July 26th, Hunter King of King's Kitchen in Southport Beach will be the guest Chef at The Westport Farmers’ Market. Hunter will be dishing out a seasonal favorite, tomato gazpacho, made...
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The CTbites and 109 Cheese & Wine Road Trip Giveaway
From the coast of Maine, to the island of Nantucket, to the beaches of Long Island ... who doesn’t love a great summer road trip? As we downshift into the slower and warmer final weeks of summer,...
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Respect for Source: The Ritual of Pasta Making at Pasta Nostra in South Norwalk
Joe Bruno’s formula for Pasta Nostra in South Norwalk is simple. Fresh pasta, high quality ingredients, and respect for source. This meticulous attention to detail and devotion to perfection has kept...
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Road Trip: 116 Crown in Downtown New Haven
116 Crown (“One-Sixteen,” as its known to loyal patrons) arrived on the downtown New Haven scene in 2007 with little fanfare, but its impact was immediate and resounding. Nothing quite so chic, so...
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Grassroots: A Wakeman Town Farm Dinner on September 15
Save the Date! Wakeman Town Farm is thrilled to announce our first Farm-to-Table dinner with chefs serving their finest fare on Saturday, September 15. "Grassroots" will be a decadent extravaganza,...
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Amuse Bouche: The All Beverage Issue
Stew Leonard’s Wines is getting into the Olympic spirit. They will also be hosting a “Wide World of Spirits” on Friday, July 27 from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, July 28 from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m....
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Invites: 4 Course Italian Wine Dinner @ Da Pietro's Restaurant - $85
Join Chef Pietro Scotti for a very personal all inclusive dinner event at Da Pietro's Restaurant in Westport, CT on Tuesday August 21 from 7:30-9:30 pm for $85. Whether a romantic dinner for two, or a...
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Redding Roadhouse Gets New Chef & New Life
Big news for fans of the Redding Roadhouse. It looks like the Roadhouse is under new ownership with a hot new chef and a master plan for success. Dan Woog reports on this story in his blog 06880. For...
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Great news for fans of Cortina Pizzeria, Norwalk!
Chef/ owner Pat Pascarella of Cortina Pizzeria (the former Pizzeria Rosso) told CTbites that he is relocating from the current New Canaan Avenue location and re-opening on Wall Street in Norwalk with...
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Catch a Healthy Habit @ The Westport Farmers' Mkt August 2
This Thursday, August 2nd, Lisa Storch and Glen Colello, chef/owners of Catch a Healthy Habit in Fairfield, will be keeping it light at The Westport Farmers’ Market. With a spin on a BBQ essential,...
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