Seasonal Strawberry Recipes from Festivities Catering
Throwback Thursday: Seasonal Strawberry recipes originally posted June 2012 Wondering what to do with the 10 pounds of strawberries your family picked over the weekend? Festivities has some great...
View Article1st Annual Pork In The Park BBQ Festival in Stamford
Who doesn't want Pork In The Park? The Stamford Mill River Collaborative, the Stamford Mayor’s Youth Employment Program and Bar Q BBQ Saloon invite you to the 1st Annual Pork in the Park BBQ...
View ArticleFood 411: Name the Restaurant That Served This...
Where did the CTbites staff put down this Porter House? (The first person to guess the restaurant wins CTbites swag)
View ArticleA New Chef @ Terrain's Garden Cafe in Westport
A recent event at Terrain brought together farmers, foodies and local food purveyors to kick off the spring season and to introduce the Garden Café’s new Executive Chef, Jared Frazer, to the Westport...
View ArticleSONO Maritime Cruise and Cuisine Fridays via The Hour
This article was originally published in The Hour. We wanted to share the good news... For the second consecutive summer, the Norwalk Seaport Association has rolled out its popular Maritime Cruise and...
View ArticleThe Farmer-Chef Connection: A Discussion Recap
Despite the threat of looming thunderstorms, the show went on at Wakeman Town Farm Monday night, as more than 200 —farmers, food artisans and writers, chefs and food lovers turned out for the...
View ArticlePinocchio Pizza Sponsors "A Slice for the Cure"
CTbites wants to offer a major shout out and note of appreciation to Bruno DiFabio, co-owner of 10 widely lauded pizzerias around the country including Wilton’s Pinocchio, ReNapoli in Old Greenwich...
View ArticleBailey's Backyard: Farm to Table in Ridgefield
Bailey’s Backyard Cuisine: New American, Farm-to-table Price: Snacks & Sides $4 to $6 | Greens $10 to $17 | Mains $15 - $29 Our Highlights: Bibb Salad, Pan seared halibut with shitake mushroom...
View ArticleFairway Firefighters Food Face-Off: Free Food, Music & Festivities
Come on down to Fairway Market in Stamford to enjoy free BBQ, music and giveaways on Saturday, July 13 at noon. In lieu of helmets, hoses, and axes, Fairfield County’s bravest will instead don aprons,...
View ArticleSake Grilled Salmon w/ Kim Chi Style Pickled Vegetables via Marcia Selden
At Marcia Selden Catering, this is one of our favorite times of the year. The local farmers markets are in full swing which means great local ingredients. The fruits and veggies are bursting with...
View ArticleExperts Share Their Secrets to Cooking a Perfect Steak at Home
That thick, sizzling steak you’re about to devour is amazing: Behold its marbled, mahogany crust framing a pink, juicy interior that slices like warm butter and literally melts in your mouth.. What...
View Article2013 Guest Chef Lineup @ The Westport Farmers' Market
Tired of always being in the "front of the house" when you really want to be back in the kitchen watching your favorite chef work? Well here is your chance to see some talented local chefs in action,...
View ArticleDon't Miss: "Hey Bartender" Documentary at Avon Theater July 10th
"It takes 50 to 60 tries to get a cocktail just right," says Stephen Carpentieri, owner of the classic neighborhood hangout, Dunville's in Westport, and cast member in the new HEY BARTENDER documentary...
View ArticleRive Bistro Opens in Westport: A Bistro with a View
Rive Bistro, a restaurant serving French fare with a beautiful view opened recently along the banks of the Saugatuck River in Westport. As you approach the restaurant you are greeted by an...
View ArticleThe Cronuts™ Craze Comes to CT @ Stew Leonards
If you are a foodie, by now, you have likely heard about the legend of the Cronut™. If you're a foodie and have been hiding under a rock and have not yet heard about the pasty hybrid taking the food...
View ArticleGuide To Cooking Classes in Connecticut
Give a man a fish and he eats for one day, but TEACH him to how to bone, saute and dress up that fish, well, that’s another story. The school year has come to a close for our under-21s but we know...
View ArticleAye Cukarumba! Cocktail Recipe from Barcelona Restaurant
Last Spring, CTbites ran a cocktail naming contest with Barcelona Restaurant. The drink in need of a name would debut on Barcelona Restaurant's Cocktail Menu, and has become one of their...
View ArticleSummer School @ 109 Cheese & Wine in Ridgefield
Ridgefield's best source for artisinal cheese and wine, 109 Cheese & Wine has recently expanded its footprint and education offerings. The shop, located at Ridgefield's Marketplace, has posted an...
View ArticlePlan B Burger Bar is Coming to Fairfield CT
Plan B Burger Bar has some big news. They are coming to Fairfield this fall in the old Post Office at 1262 Boston Post Road. Plan B is an upscale burger bar created by Hartford-based Locals 8...
View ArticleFriday Froth: Keep It Smooth...Beer News & Tasting Notes
Rolling with the windows down, warm night air blowing through, music playing, fireflies sparking at the corners of your vision... in the wintertime cars are about utility, but they seem to contain...
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