POST 154 Opening in Westport’s Historical Post Office Building
If you've been peering through the windows of the immense space that used to house Westport’s Historical Post Office, wondering what the new POST 154 Restaurant would hold, we've got some info for...
View ArticleThe NEW Redding Roadhouse in Redding: Where Wirt Cooks
Wirt Cook isn’t interested in stardom. Sure, he was Alex Guarnaschelli’s sous-chef on this season’s Iron Chef America, but he did that just to help his former boss. What Cook loves to do is cook in...
View Articlele Farm's Summer Market Salad Recipe
Chef Arik Bensimon of le Farm embraces the summer growing season with this simple recipe inspired by a recent trip to the local farmers' market. Thinly shaved vegetables with varying weights and...
View ArticleNew Italian Opening in Westport's National Hall via WestportNow.com
This just in from WestportNow.com... Westport’s west bank of the Saugatuck River, already hopping with new restaurants Bar Tacco and Cafe Moja, will soon add a new 120-seat restaurant in National...
View ArticleSono Baking Co's French Blueberry Tartlets
Welcome to Throwback Thursday...We brought this recipe out of the archives right in time for blueberry season. Enjoy! Sweet! Berries are back in season and we've got the perfect way to celebrate the...
View ArticleThe Best Ice Cream Shoppes in CT: The Full Scoop
In our recent roundup of supermarket ice cream, we found ourselves invoking adjectives like "Sinful," "Addictive," "Decadent.." etc. ... as if confessing to indulging in craven pleasures by the...
View ArticleUpdate: The Mission to Save King’s Kitchen In Southport
Independence Day – the one day a year when this nation of immigrants pays homage to our founding fathers by flocking to beaches; burger and beer in hand. Unfortunately, the three King brothers, owners...
View ArticleBodega Taco Bar Celebrates National Tequila Day w/ Freebies For All!
Bodega Taco Bar is celebrating our Best of Gold Coast Win and National Tequila Day at both the Fairfield and Darien locations. Here's what they've got going on... Wednesday, July 24th is National...
View ArticleWalrus and Carpenter Opens in Bridgeport w/ Killer BBQ & Elegant Sides
Certainly, the food scene in Bridgeport is getting "curiouser and curiouser." And that's a very good thing. No need for a trip down the rabbit hole, however, to experience the marvelous and weirdly...
View ArticleBONDA Takes Dinner Outside: En Plein Air Recap
“En Plein Air” is a French expression which means "in the open air"…and on July 10th and 11th, BONDA Chef/Owner Jamie Cooper braved the threat of thunderstorms and hosted two dinners at the Greenfield...
View ArticleSteam Coffee Bar Opening at Greens Farms Station in Westport
It’s full steam ahead for Briana Pennell and Chris Barrett, who are eagerly awaiting the arrival of their La Marzocco espresso machine, as they plan the opening of their first location of Steam Coffee...
View ArticleSummer Cocktails from Luxe Modern: Ginger Smash
LUXE Modern Wine & Cocktails in Westport has been serving up a curated selection of over 45 wines and inventive Craft cocktails since January of 2012. Under the keen direction of owner Robert...
View ArticleBest Places to Grab a Picnic or To-Go Meal in Fairfield County CT
A tisket, a tasket...a lovely picnic basket. Or possibly just a simple, perfect, brown bag lunch. A lunch wrapped to eat by the seashore (sand not included), one to eat while lounging on a blanket in...
View ArticleFriday Froth: GermaNY
NPR recently had a piece by Joel Rose about the booming booze business in New York, focusing partially on one of my favorite distillers, Tuthilltown Spirits. Their rye (as experienced in Manhattan...
View ArticleDelicious Dives: Los Poblanos, Mexican in Norwalk
One bite into the tacos al pastor at Los Poblanos, and my husband and I looked up at one another in amazement. Whoa, this is really good. Tender plump bites of orange-hued pork shoulder, coated with...
View ArticlePreserving the Harvest Canning Workshop @ Wakeman Farm
Wondering what to do with all those extra vegetables from the garden? Don't let them go to waste. Instead, come to the Wakeman Town Farm on August 10th and learn how to can and preserve your...
View ArticleRidgefield's BBQ Throwdown on Sunday, August 4
Join 109 Cheese & Wine this Sunday, August 4 @ 4pm for a Wine vs. Beer Throw Down with some amazing BBQ from Ridgefield Prime's CodyQ "Smok'in Good BBQ." Cody just returned from an intense BBQ...
View ArticleUnderground Dinner: Plum Luv Foods Pops Up at Butcher’s Best
This past Sunday, a group of us were six of the lucky 40 folks to nab tickets to a "hip" six course menu put on by Plum Luv Foods at Butcher's Best in Newtown, CT, showcasing sustainable local...
View ArticleGazpacho Recipe: South End In New Canaan
Gazpacho is one of those summer treats that allows a chef to combine vibrant seasonal flavors with a unique personal touch. Every bowl of gazpacho is different, and Chef Nick Martschenko of South End...
View ArticleGreen & Tonic Opens in Greenwich: Raw, Vegan, Gluten-Free
Green & Tonic Opens Second Location In Greenwich with foods that find their power in both taste and healing. As a California native who has spent the last 17 years living in Connecticut, I know...
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