Zinc: Modern American Farm-to-Table in New Haven
Zinc has been a fixture on the New Haven green since 1999, well before farm-to-table restaurants became the sought-after reservation. Even then, Chef Denise Appel was designing plates that changed...
View ArticleMomma's Boy Cook Off @ Aitoro's April 11
With a strong culinary foundation rooted in family history and tradition, local chefs share the spotlight with the women who have inspired them. Published in Woman to Woman Magazine (W2W), “Momma’s...
View ArticleThe CakeBox Opens "Swoon" Gluten Free Bakery in Ridgefield
The Cake Box Expands and Relocates, Swoon Takes Over: Gluten free gourmet treats and cupcakes to live for... As a mother of a child who has Celiac disease and cannot eat any gluten or wheat, I’ve...
View ArticleShares in Sport Hill Farm's Organic Summer CSA Now Available
Shares in Sport Hill Farm's Organic Summer CSA Now Available ORGANIC SUMMER CSA are Now Available at Wakeman Town Farm! Interested in getting farm fresh produce while supporting our local farming...
View ArticleWhat's in Season @ Walter Stewart's Market (sponsored post)
In an era of big box shopping, Walter Stewart’s Market is a breath of fresh (and gourmet) air. A fixture in downtown New Canaan since 1907, this family run grocery features a great selection of...
View ArticleConnecticut Chili Classic 2013, Presented by Craft Butchery
Get ready all you chili lovin' Nutmeggers. The Connecticut Chili Classic, presented by Craft Butchery, will take place on Sunday, April 14, 2013 from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM @ SoNo Market Place, South...
View ArticleWinesday: Elm Restaurant Rhone Wine Dinner
“Are you here for the wine dinner?” asked a smiling gentleman as I entered Elm Restaurant in New Canaan, shaking snow flurries from my coat. Before I knew it, he was whisking us away behind the bar,...
View ArticleToo Little Thyme’s Pickles & Preserves: Pickling to Perfection
Jane Costello of Too Little Thyme has mastered the art of pickling to perfection. Based out of her home in Westport, Costello has been sharing her old family pickle and preserves recipes with...
View ArticleUpcoming Events at Yale Sustainable Food Project
Mark your calendar for an impressive schedule of events hosted by Sustainable Food Project at Yale University in New Haven. Among their upcoming events is a talk with Bren Smith of Thimble Island...
View ArticleFriday Froth: Different Shades Of Green
Welly, well, well, my drinking droogies - what's it going to be then, eh? Me? I'm going hybrid for the holiday, and downing a few pints of Black Velvet (I like to make it equal parts Guinness and...
View ArticleThe Drawing Room In Cos Cob Hosts Artist’s Table Dinner Series
The Drawing Room in Cos Cob is excited to announce it’s first Artist’s Table Dinner Series. This intimate gem is a combined 12-seat dining room and gallery, with a garden patio that extends the tiny...
View ArticleThe Next Wave in Mobile Food: A Floating Oyster Bar
This is a story about a boat, and oysters, and a new concept in dining...a moveable feast if you will. Once neglected, America's oldest oyster boat is taking on a new role as a floating oyster bar,...
View ArticleInvites: Join us for Dinner w/ Bistro Latino & The Wine Mapp
Join CTbites for a special dinner on Tuesday 3/26 from 7:00-9:00 pm featuring Chef Rafael Palomino's Bistro Latino & The Wine Mapp in Greenwich. Four courses plus dessert, all inclusive of tax and...
View ArticleMust Try: Lao Sze Chuan Chinese Restaurant in Milford
“How adventurous do we want to be?” Maria asks. “On a scale of one to 10?” She’s poring over the menus at Lao Sze Chuan and says it’s so authentic, some of these dishes aren’t found in Chinatown in...
View Article5 Ways Kids Can Help Fight Hunger in CT
People often write in to CTbites asking how their kids can get involved in helping the hungry in our local community. We decided to go to the source, Connecticut Food Bank, to see how best to assist...
View ArticleCotto Winebar & Pizzeria in Stamford: Menu & Kitchen Changes
After a brief bout of Musical Toques, Claudio and Silvy Ridolfi -- owners of Cotto’s Winebar and Pizzeria in Stamford -- have convinced veteran Chef Greg Depelteau to come aboard and expand their...
View ArticleBest Brunch Restaurants in Fairfield County
...is something wonderful to be seen. In between daily meals one and two is something very delightful for you. How Dr. Suess-y, eh? Wedged in-the-between is the one and only: Brunch. With a capital B,...
View ArticleFairfield Cheese Co. Cheese School Spring 2013
Fairfield Cheese Company classes are back in session and school has never been this delicious. Whether you are a cheese novice looking for a an introduction to the basics, or a cheese-aficionado...
View ArticleWhat You Didn't Know About Sherry via Gretchen Thomas of Barcelona
Gretchen Thomas is the Wine & Spirits Director for the Barcelona/Bartaco Restaurant Group. I firmly believe the single most important product that Spain has to offer to the world is Sherry. Well,...
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