Chef Michael Lucente Launches Barcelona's New Menu in Greenwich
In search of my culinary Dulcinea, I heard there was a new "cocinero" in the town. So, instead of hopping on a faithful nag, I got in my fickle Mini Cooper and headed to the Greenwich Barcelona for the...
View ArticleFriday Froth: Bouncing 'Round The Room
A while back, I was reading about the defenses ostensibly neutral Switzerland has constructed around its countryside. Mountainsides rigged for landslides, underground fortresses capable of protecting...
View ArticleButchering Classes at Stone Barns Center
"Have you ever wondered where the tenderloin is on an animal, what the taste difference is between a leg of lamb and a lamb chop, or what to do with a bone-in shoulder roast?" Sharpen your knowledge...
View ArticleVoting Open for Caryn Stabinsky as Best Pastry Chef @ Food & Wine
Food and Wine Magazine is honoring one of Fairfield County's own with the nomination of elm Restaurant's Caryn Stabinsky as Best Pastry Chef - East Region. The magazine called Chef Stabinsky’s Carrot...
View ArticleBlock Party @The Westport Playhouse: Food Trucks, Shake Shack, Beer & More..
Westport Country Playhouse will host a “2013 Season Kick-off Block Party,” on Saturday, April 13, 4 to 7 p.m., offering a fun, party-like atmosphere with food trucks, special ticket offers, and a look...
View ArticleHarvest Wine Bar Opens in Downtown Greenwich
Harvest Wine Bar, located on the lower end of Greenwich Avenue, elevates the restaurant offerings in downtown Greenwich to a much higher level. The Sigueza brothers, Vicente and Kleber, can now add...
View ArticleDishcrawl Makes Its Greenwich Debut: 6 Tickets Left!!
Dishcrawl, a national start-up founded on the premise that communities can be brought together through good food and good company, is expanding to Greenwich this May. Dishcrawl takes food lovers on a...
View ArticleROÌA Restaurant Opens in New Haven: A First Taste
As “Grand Openings” of restaurants go, this one was as grand as they come. A crowd of lucky invitees, including members of the press, city officials, business, university leaders, tastemakers,...
View ArticleGiveaway: Win 2 Seats to Tastings & Tapas Evening @ Todd English's Tuscany
Mohegan Sun and CTbites are teaming up to GIVE AWAY 2 SEATS for 1 LUCKY WINNER to the monthly Tastings and Tapas event at Todd English's Tuscany on Wednesday, May 1st. To Enter: We will select one...
View ArticleMelt Mobile in Stamford: Great Sandwiches Day & Night
CTbites is pleased to welcome Eliza Schlesinger as a new contributor. She will help guide our readers to great tasting venues perfect for 20-somethings in the Stamford area. When the weekend night bar...
View ArticleFriday Froth: The Ground Beneath Our Feet
The swings in temperature lately set me back thinking about the equally wild temperamental capriciousness of the Greek gods. Just as it's not too difficult to convince me to go out for a beer, it only...
View Article10 Questions with Chef Jason Sobocinski of Caseus Fromagerie
Today is National Grilled Cheese Day, so what better time to interview the King of the Grilled Cheese, Jason Sobocinski of Caseus Fromagerie Bistro than today? Chef Sobocinski is the owner and founder...
View ArticleBranford Restaurant Week Begins April 14
Always wanted to try a new restaurant but not quite sure where to begin? Restuarant weeks are the perfect opportunity to explore spots new to you, as well as celebrate and support the businesses in...
View ArticlePinot Power Wine Dinner w/ Fountainhead & Fat Cat Pie Co
It’s Fat Cat City’s spring homage to the great grape of Burgundy, Pinot Noir, as expressed through the lens of some of Oregon’s most talented wine artisans. Fat Cat Pie Co. will host a special Pinot...
View Article10 Course "New Nordic" Dinner w/ Fritz Knipschildt of Chocopologie
Join us for a 10 Course "New Nordic" Dinner with Fritz Knipschildt of Chocopologie on Tuesday, April 23rd. Inspired by the New Nordic Cuisine of Scandinavia, and Rene Redzepi's "World's Best...
View ArticleVinted Wine Bar and Kitchen in West Hartford
Vinted Wine Bar and Kitchen Cuisine: American, Tapas, Wine Bar, West HartfordPrice: Small plates range $3.95 - $17.95Our Highlights: wine, charcuterie, tapasHours: Kitchen open Mon – Wed 4-10pm, Thurs:...
View ArticleBurger Blast Roundup: The Prequel to Perfection Part 1
The last year has been filled with brisket, sirloin, Wagyu, chuck and short rib, all ground, seasoned and grilled to various degrees of perfection. The current count of visited restaurants now tops 60,...
View ArticleRecap of Westport Playhouse Kick-Off Block Party
The “2013 Season Kick-off Block Party” at the Westport Country Playhouse was a fun time for all. With three outstanding trucks dispensing delicious food, plus beer supplied by Beaver Beer and ice cream...
View ArticleMillstone Farm Launches Pig CSA: Pig Lovers Rejoice!
Announcing Millstone Farm's First Ever Pig CSA! Want to explore your culinary creativity with different cuts of pork? Join Millstone Farm's summer Pig CSA and receive a share of one of their heritage...
View ArticleSweet & Simple Bakery Opens @ Fairfield’s Greenfield Hill
Michelle Jaffee is up and in her new home away from home at 75 Hillside Road long before the sun comes up. There, she’s busily getting ready for the day ahead creating delightful treats for her...
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