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The Story Behind Fat Cat Pie Co. in Norwalk CT
As an English enthusiast, I am always looking for meaningful ways to explain the concept of “irony.” It is perhaps the most misunderstood word in the English language. Although Alanis Morisette’s...
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Brazilian Chef Leticia Schwartz's Pecan Pie Recipe
Chef Leticia Schwartz is the author of The Brazilian Kitchen, the cookbook that made Brazilian cooking accessible to the masses. She has appeared on The Today Show and teaches cooking classes in...
View ArticleCTbites TV:Chef Bernard Bouissou Demo's Baby Pumpkin Holiday Recipe
Chef Bernard Bouissou of Bernard's in Ridgefield is somewhat of a Fairfield County legend amongst both chefs and diners alike. Talented chefs including Arik Bensimon and Bill Taibe have gained...
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White Truffle Wine Dinner @ Bar Sugo in Norwalk
For More information or to make a reservation: CALL: (203) 956-7134 or EMAIL: info@barsugo.com Bar Sugo is located at 102 Wall St. Norwalk, CT 06854
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Basso Cafe: Venezuela & Italy Meet in Norwalk
When you enter Basso Café you feel transported to a warmer climate with the vibrant colors and art of the Mediterranean. The green walls are adorned with large colorful paintings depicting various...
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NEAT Artisan Coffee Bar Now Open in Greenwich
Good news for people living and working in Greenwich CT. The espresso NEAT we know and love from Darien has just opened a coffee bar in the lobby @ 100 West Putnum in downtown Greenwich. NEAT will be...
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Chestnut Stuffing w/ Leeks & Apples c/o The Parsley Thief
Recipe: Chestnut Stuffing with Leeks & Apples c/o The Parsely Thief
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Thanksgiving Recipe Roundup
Back by popular demand, here is our "Best of Thanksgiving" Recipe Roundup with great cooking tips for your holiday table. leFarm's Cider Braised Turkey Legs Roasted Pumpkin & Squash Soup via The...
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Dinosaur BBQ Preview: Opening Soon in Stamford
“Did you ever in your wildest dreams think that when you cut a 55-gallon drum in half, filled one side with wood and grilled meats at a Harley Davidson Rally in 1983 that you would be standing in your...
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Chef Matt Storch: The Day After Turkey & Waffles
Every Thanksgiving, we ask our friends in the Chef community for their favorite holiday recipes. This year we got a last minute entry from Chef Matt Storch of Match Restaurant & The Chelsea with a...
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Invites: Hurricane Sandy Benefit Dinner @ Oaxaca Kitchen
Join CTbites and Oaxaca Kitchen in Westport for a special evening on Thursday 11/29 7:30-9:30 to benefit Connecticut Food Bank for $55. A special 5 course menu presented personally by Chef Prasad...
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Congrats to The Winners of the Robert Irvine Giveaway
Congratulations to Dorothy Mikolinski & Ally Beadle!! These lucky CTbites readers are the winners of the "Chef Robert Irvine LIVE" GIVEAWAY. Winners will each receive a set of 2 tickets to see...
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Six Main: Elegant Raw & Vegetarian in Chester CT
Elegantly prepared, nuanced preparations of vegetarian, vegan and raw food dishes are the expert domain of Six Main Restaurant in Chester, CT. Housed in the former Chester Savings Bank, a stately...
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SoNo Market Place Opens December 1st in Norwalk
A week prior to the official opening on Saturday December 1st, SoNo Market Place decided to sponsor a soft opening on November 23rd and I decided that tasting some good local food was a whole lot...
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Downtown Westport Foodie Fest Recap
With Hurricane Sandy bearing down on the Northeast, the FIRST Downtown Westport Foodie Fest truly offered the “FUN before the Storm,” during the weekend of October 26th. Over 1000 attendees came out...
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Wakeman Farm Winter CSA Sign Up is Now!
Winter is drawing near, and many of us will eat the last of our local, farm-fresh veggies alongside our Thanksgiving turkey. Luckily, with Winter Sun Farms & Wakeman Town Farm in Westport, you get...
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Little Pub Opening Second Location in Wilton
It’s true...the murmurs, rumbles and rumors are all true! We recently had the opportunity to chat with Doug Grabe, owner of Little Pub, and they are indeed opening a second location. The new location...
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Olive Oil Tasting w/ Olivette: Things I Never Knew...
Since I attended a 2-hour olive oil tasting at Olivette, co-sponsored by The Fairfield Green Food Guide, I am deeply ashamed of my olive oil buying habits and I promise to be a better person. I thank...
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Friday Froth: Ripple
Imagine yourself as the stone. Years of erosion - wind, sand, and tumbling through the water over other rocks - have erased your crags. Once an infinitesimal part within the slowly creeping monolith...
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Pink Sumo Opens in Westport w/ Former Nobu Chef
Why Pink? Why Sumo? I'm not sure that I understand the restaurant's name (as it conjures up images of a very large, pony-tailed wrestler in fuchsia bikini bottoms) but there is no mistaking the quality...
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